Does radiation after spine surgery help people whose cancer has spread to the spine?
Original title: The Effect of Radiotherapy After Separation Surgery for Spinal Metastases
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
This study is still running, and no phase was given for it.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study looks at whether getting radiation after surgery on the spine makes a difference for people whose cancer has spread there.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people who have surgery for cancer that has spread to the spine. It compares people who get radiation after surgery with people who do not.
Where it stands. The study is looking at how patients do over time and how long they live. It has not reported any results yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Doctors may one day have better information about whether radiation after spine surgery is worth it. If you have cancer that has spread to your spine, you could ask your care team whether this study might fit you.
What it doesn't mean: This is a study, not a proven treatment. We do not yet know if radiation after surgery helps. Being in a study does not mean you will be helped. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, September 16, 2026 · Read the original
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