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NBTXR3 with Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Stage I-III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Trial Status: approved

This phase I/II trial tests the safety, side effects and best dose of NBTXR3 with radiation therapy (RT) and how well the combination works in treating patients with stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NBTXR3, a radio-enhancer, is a drug that, when activated by RT, is designed to increase the radiotherapy energy dose and may cause targeted destruction of tumor cells. RT uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a type of 3 dimensional RT that uses computer-generated images to show the size and shape of the tumor. Thin beams of radiation of different intensities are aimed at the tumor from many angles. This type of RT reduces the damage to healthy tissue near the tumor. Giving NBTXR3 with IMRT may be safe, tolerable and/or effective in treating patients with stage I-III NSCLC.