Stereotactic body radiotherapy for the treatment of OPD
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN53398136 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN53398136 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | NCT03256981 |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) | 219505 |
| Protocol serial number | CPMS 34870, IRAS 219505 |
| Sponsor | Institute of Cancer Research |
| Funder | Cancer Research UK |
- Submission date
- 31/07/2017
- Registration date
- 08/08/2017
- Last edited
- 19/06/2025
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Ongoing
- Condition category
- Cancer
Plain English summary of protocol
Contact information
Public
HALT Trial Manager
The Institute of Cancer Research Clinical Trials and Statistics Unit
15 Cotswold Road
Sutton
SM2 5NG
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 208 722 4238 |
|---|---|
| halt-icrctsu@icr.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomized; Interventional; Design type: Treatment, Radiotherapy |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Targeted therapy with or without dose intensified radiotHerapy for oligo-progressive disease in oncogene-Addicted Lung Tumours |
| Study acronym | HALT |
| Study objectives | Current study hypothesis as of 25/10/2021: The aim of this study is to determine whether in patients with mutation positive advanced NSCLC the use of SBRT to ≤5 sites of oligoprogressive disease (OPD) with continuation of TKI improves progression-free survival (PFS) compared with continuation of TKI alone. Previous study hypothesis: The aim of this study is to determine whether in patients with mutation positive advanced NSCLC the use of SBRT to ≤3 sites of oligoprogressive disease (OPD) with continuation of TKI improves progression-free survival (PFS) compared with continuation of TKI alone. |
| Ethics approval(s) | London – Fulham Research Ethics Committee, 10/07/2017, ref: 17/LO/0980 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Lung cancer |
| Intervention | Current interventions as of 25/10/2021: Eligible participants are randomised to receive either Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) or no SBRT at a ratio of 2:1 (SBRT : no SBRT), with all participants continuing to receive background treatment with TKI therapy as clinically indicated and as per standard care. Participants allocated to TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitor) alone arm continue on the same background TKI treatment as prior to trial entry. Participants allocated to SBRT and TKI arm receive a dose and fractionation schedule dependent on the metastatic site and proximity to critical normal tissues. Patients continue to receive TKI treatment as prior to trial entry. Repeat SBRT is permissible upon development of subsequent OPD (oligoprogressive disease) lesions dependent on SBRT suitability and total progression lesion number at any one point remaining ≤5. All patients are seen eight weeks post-randomisation, then three monthly in line with routine care. Tumour imaging and toxicity assessment is assessed monthly every 3 months until disease progression. Quality of Life is assessed at baseline, eight weeks and at the first 3-month visit. Research bloods are collected at baseline, after the first SBRT fraction (treatment group), 8 weeks and 3 monthly until change in systemic therapy. Previous interventions: Eligible participants are randomised to receive either Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) or no SBRT at a ratio of 2:1 (SBRT : no SBRT), with all participants continuing to receive background treatment with TKI therapy as clinically indicated and as per standard care. Participants allocated to TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitor) alone arm continue on the same background TKI treatment as prior to trial entry. Participants allocated to SBRT and TKI arm receive a dose and fractionation schedule dependent on the metastatic site and proximity to critical normal tissues. Patients continue to receive TKI treatment as prior to trial entry. Repeat SBRT is permissible upon the development of subsequent OPD (oligoprogressive disease) lesions dependent on SBRT suitability and total progression lesion number at any one point remaining ≤ 3. All patients are seen eight weeks post-randomisation, then three monthly in line with routine care. Tumour imaging and toxicity assessment is assessed monthly every 3 months until disease progression. Quality of Life is assessed at baseline, 8 weeks and at the first 3-month visit. Research bloods are collected at baseline, after the first SBRT fraction (treatment group), 8 weeks and 3 monthly until change in systemic therapy. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Current primary outcome measures as of 25/10/2021: |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Current secondary outcome measures as of 25/10/2021: |
| Completion date | 31/12/2025 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 110 |
| Total final enrolment | 113 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Current inclusion criteria as of 25/10/2021: 1. Male or female, ≥16 years of age 2. Established histological diagnosis of advanced NSCLC, not suitable for radical treatment, with defined actionable mutation receiving targeted TKI therapy 3. Clinical and/or radiologically confirmed response to TKI therapy (assessed locally usually 2-3 months post commencing TKI) 4. Confirmed OPD defined as ≤5 extracranial sites of progressive disease. All sites must be visible, imaging defined targets and suitable for treatment with SBRT as determined by the virtual MDT and in accordance with the HALT Radiotherapy planning and delivery guidance document. 5. Adequate baseline organ function to allow SBRT to all relevant targets 6. Predicted life expectancy ≥6 months 7. Karnofsky Index ≥60% and ECOG 0-2 8. Provision of written informed consent Previous inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female, ≥16 years of age 2. Established histological diagnosis of advanced NSCLC, not suitable for radical treatment, with defined actionable mutation receiving targeted TKI therapy 3. Clinical and/or radiologically confirmed response to TKI therapy (assessed locally usually 2-3 months post commencing TKI) 4. Confirmed OPD defined as ≤3 extracranial sites of progressive disease. All sites must be visible, imaging defined targets and suitable for treatment with SBRT as determined by the virtual MDT and in accordance with the HALT Radiotherapy planning and delivery guidance document. 5. Adequate baseline organ function to allow SBRT to all relevant targets 6. Predicted life expectancy ≥6 months 7. Karnofsky Index ≥60% and ECOG 0-2 8. Provision of written informed consent |
| Key exclusion criteria | Current exclusion criteria as of 25/10/2021: 1. >5 extracranial sites of progressive disease 2. Progressing or newly diagnosed brain metastases identified at the time of trial entry, not amenable to radical surgery or SRS. Previously treated brain metastases (i.e palliative radiotherapy or systemic therapy) which have remained clinically and radiologically stable for ≥6 months are permissible. 3. Prior radiotherapy near the oligoprogressive lesion precluding ablative SBRT 4. Co-morbidities considered clinically to preclude safe use of SBRT e.g. IPF in patients with an oligoprogressive lung lesion, inflammatory bowel disease in patients with an oligoprogressive pelvic lymph node 5. Any psychological, sociological or geographical issue potentially hampering compliance with the study 6. Pregnancy Previous exclusion criteria: 1. >3 extracranial sites of progressive disease 2. Brain metastases not amenable to radical surgery or SRS 3. Prior radiotherapy near the oligoprogressive lesion precluding ablative SBRT 4. Co-morbidities considered clinically to preclude safe use of SBRT e.g. IPF in patients with an oligoprogressive lung lesion, inflammatory bowel disease in patients with an oligoprogressive pelvic lymph node 5. Any psychological, sociological or geographical issue potentially hampering compliance with the study 6. Pregnancy |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/2017 |
| Date of final enrolment | 17/07/2023 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Switzerland
Study participating centres
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Chelsea
London
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Withington
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Sheffield
S10 2SJ
United Kingdom
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Glasgow
G12 0YN
United Kingdom
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Southampton
S016 6YD
United Kingdom
Belfast
BT9 7AB
United Kingdom
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
London
NW1 2PG
United Kingdom
Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
United Kingdom
Toulouse
31059
France
Zurich
8091
Switzerland
Torino
10043
Italy
Avinguda de la Gran Via de l’Hospitalet, 199-203
Barcelona
08908
Spain
Barcelona
08036
Spain
Seville
41013
Spain
Villejuif
Paris
94800
France
200
Rome
00128
Italy
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are/will be available upon request from halt-icrctsu@icr.ac.uk |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRA research summary | 28/06/2023 | No | No | ||
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
| Study website | Study website | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
19/06/2025: The overall study end date was changed from 30/06/2025 to 31/12/2025. Total final enrolment added.
07/04/2025: The applicant stated that the record was up to date.
18/03/2024: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The overall study end date was changed from 31/03/2024 to 30/06/2025.
2. The intention to publish date was changed from 31/12/2024 to 31/12/2025.
19/09/2023: The following changes were made to the study record:
1. The recruitment end date was changed from 30/06/2023 to 17/07/2023.
2. The overall study end date was changed from 30/09/2023 to 31/03/2024.
3. The intention to publish date was changed from 31/03/2024 to 31/12/2024.
4. Total final enrolment and IRAS number added.
5. Contact details updated.
16/03/2023: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The recruitment end date was changed from 31/03/2023 to 30/06/2023.
2. The overall end date was changed from 30/06/2023 to 30/09/2023.
3. The trial participating centre 'Addenbrooke's Hospital' was added.
29/09/2022: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The overall end date was changed from 31/03/2023 to 30/06/2023.
2. The recruitment end date was changed from 30/09/2022 to 31/03/2023.
26/10/2021: Contact details updated.
25/10/2021: The following changes were made to the trial record:
1. The recruitment end date was changed from 30/09/2020 to 30/09/2022.
2. The overall trial end date was changed from 30/09/2021 to 31/03/2023.
3. The study hypothesis, interventions, primary and secondary outcome measures, inclusion and exclusion criteria were updated.
4. Trial website added.
5. France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland were added to the countries of recruitment.
6. The following trial participating centres were added: The Christie Hospital, Weston Park Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Nottingham City Hospital, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Guy's Hospital, Southampton General Hospital, Belfast City Hospital, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, University College London Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, Western General Hospital, Institut Claudius Reguad IUCT, UniversitatsSpital Zurich, Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga, Universita Di Torino, Institut Català d’Oncologia, Hospital Clinic Universitari de Barcelona, University Hospital Virgen del Rocio, Institut Gustave Roussy, Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico.
7. The intention to publish date was changed from 30/09/2022 to 31/03/2024.
20/09/2021: Internal review.
13/07/2020: The trial contact details have been made publicly visible.
21/06/2019: ClinicalTrials.gov number added.
03/04/2019: The condition has been changed from "Specialty: Cancer, Primary sub-specialty: Lung Cancer; UKCRC code/ Disease: Cancer/ Malignant neoplasms of respiratory and intrathoracic organs" to "Lung Cancer" following a request from the NIHR.
05/03/2019: Cancer Research UK lay summary link added to plain English summary field.
07/06/2018: Internal review.
14/05/2018: Internal review.
16/01/2018: Internal review.
16/10/2017: Internal review.
22/09/2017: Internal review