About this trial
Brain metastases are a source of much morbidity and mortality in adults with primary solid malignant tumors. With improvements in systemic therapy that prolong survival but have limited central nervous system penetration, patients with brain metastases are at increasing risk of developing and experiencing long-term side effects from treatment of brain metastases. The overarching goal of this study is to better understand the determinants of RT-associated changes in white and gray matter function and associated neurocognitive decline.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Histologic diagnosis of cancer
Newly diagnosed brain metastasis being treated with SRS. Any extent of cranial disease permitted. Subsequent courses of SRS while on study permitted when clinically indicated.
Patients are permitted to have undergone craniotomy and resection of metastasis/metastases if at least 1 other intact metastasis planned for definitive SRS is present. Receiving or previously received systemic therapy also permitted.
Anticipated life expectancy at least 1 year
Disqualifiers
Previous radiation to the brain or head
Previous malignancy - other than non-melanomatous skin cancer or cervical carcinoma in situ - and not disease-free for at least 3 years
Previous severe head or brain injury
History of a neurological disorder such as Epilepsy, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or Dementia
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed