Pilot Phase RFA/BA+RT for metastatic spine lesions: Radiofrequency ablation & radiotherapy

This pilot randomized controlled study evaluates RFA with bone augmentation plus radiotherapy versus radiotherapy alone in patients with metastatic spine lesions from solid tumors (T5-L5). RFA employs radiofrequency-generated heat to ablate tumor tissue followed by bone augmentation for structural reinforcement, while radiotherapy uses high-energy radiation to target cancer cells. Conducted at the University of Minnesota, the trial aims to assess skeletal-related events and guide potential future treatment strategies.