RCT | Stereotactic radiosurgery vs. conventional radiotherapy for localized vertebral metastases of the spine

Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs Conventional Radiotherapy for Localized Vertebral Metastases of the Spine: Phase 3 Results of NRG Oncology/RTOG 0631 Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Audio interview: Radiosurgery of Spine Metastasis—NRG/RTOG 0631 RCT Final Results – JAMA

Commentary on Twitter

Phase 3 rand trial of spinal radiosurgery vs. conventional external beam radiation therapy for pts w/spinal metastases showed radiosurgery did not significantly improve pain response at 3mo but showed feasibility that makes it widely used today. https://t.co/LvZY1nbUpS #RadOnc

— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) April 20, 2023