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Active, not recruitingNCT05323253Updated Jun 16, 2026

Alpha Radiation Emitters Device (DaRT) for the Treatment of Recurrent Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

An interventional study of DaRT seeds in Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma, sponsored by Alpha Tau Medical LTD.. Active, not recruiting at 28 sites in 3 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-16.

Sponsored by Alpha Tau Medical LTD. · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
86
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a multi-center clinical study enrolling up to 86 participants. The primary objectives are to determine the objective response rate (ORR) established by the confirmed best overall response (BOR) following intratumoral administration of DaRT - Diffusing Alpha-Emitters Radiation Therapy, as well as to assess the Duration of Response (DOR) 6 months from initial response. Secondary objectives are to assess the safety of DaRT, and to assess the progression free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), Overall Duration of Response (O-DOR), local control and quality of life (QOL) for patients treated with DaRT.

Read the detailed description

This study is a prospective multicenter, pivotal, single arm, open label clinical study to assess the efficacy and safety of intratumoral Alpha DaRT-224 for the treatment of patients with recurrent cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

The "Diffusing Alpha-emitter Radiation Therapy (DaRT)", based on the interstitial intratumoral placement of an encapsulated Radium-224 source (3.7 days half-life), is described in this study. These sources release short-lived alpha-emitting atoms into the tumor microenvironment by recoil. DaRT seeds will be inserted into recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) tumors and will be removed following 14-21 days.

The Objective Response Rate (ORR) will be determined based on the confirmed Best Overall Response (BOR) following DaRT insertion. Duration of Response (DOR) will be assessed for up to 6 months from initial response is documented. Safety will be assessed based on the cumulative incidence rate, severity and outcome of device related Adverse Events (AEs). Classification of AEs will be done according to CTCAE v5.

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Conditions studied

  • Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Keywords

  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Recurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Alpha emitting radiation
  • Carcinoma, Squamous
  • Skin Cancer
  • Brachytherapy
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In context

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell

1,772 studies on the registry are indexed under Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; 412 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 86 is above the median of 44 across 1,414 interventional studies indexed under Carcinoma, Squamous Cell.

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Lead sponsor

Alpha Tau Medical LTD. is the lead sponsor of 28 studies on the registry; 18 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Patients with recurrent cutaneous SCC histologically confirmed who have failed at least first line standard of care therapy who are not indicated for surgery and standard radiation therapy, or non alpha radiation brachytherapy technologies, and for whom no curative systemic treatment is available
  2. Central histopathological confirmation within 6 months of enrollment provided no tumor treatment occurred between the biopsy and enrollment
  3. Measurable disease according to RECIST v 1.1.
  4. Ability to undergo a CT scan
  5. Tumor size ≤7 cm, at the longest diameter.
  6. Single lesion per subject.
  7. Targeted lesion must be technically amenable for complete coverage (including margins) by the DaRT seeds.Targets will be deemed technically amenable for complete coverage if there are entry and exit vectors for placement that are not hindered by bone or major vessels or other vital organs (eg. eye).
  8. Interstitial implant indication validated by multidisciplinary team.
  9. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status ≤2.
  10. Life expectancy ≥12 months.
  11. Subjects male/ female ≥18.
  12. Willing and have the ability to provide signed Informed Consent.
  13. Patients, male and female, with reproductive potential (including women who are menopausal for less than a year and not surgically sterilized), must practice acceptable effective methods of birth control, such as barrier methods, condom or diaphragm with spermicide or abstinence. Birth control should be continued for 3 months after the DaRT insertion visit.
  14. Women with childbearing potential must provide a negative pregnancy test during the screening period and up to V1, prior to the DaRT insertion procedure.
  15. Blood tests values:

    • Leucocytes ≥3000mm3,
    • Absolute neutrophil count ≥1500mm3,
    • Platelets ≥100,000 mm3,
    • Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5xULN (upper limit of normal)
    • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) ≤2.5xULN,
    • Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT) ≤2.5xULN,
    • Serum Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT) ≤2.5xULN,
    • Alkaline Phosphatase ≤2.5xULN.
    • Creatinine ≤ 2.0xULN or Creatinine Clearance ≥60 ml/min.
    • INR (International Normalized Ratio) or Prothrombin time ≤1.5xULN.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Distant or nodal metastatic disease (according to the TNM [tumor, nodes , and metastases] staging system - N+ or M1 patients are excluded).
  2. T4 disease or perineural spread of disease
  3. Previously untreated cutaneous SCC indicated for surgery or radiation.
  4. Mucosal, vulvar, anal and penile SCC.
  5. Inability to fully cover the entire volume with DaRT seeds
  6. Inability to place DaRT seeds into tumor due to inaccessibility by presence of bones or major vessels or vital organs
  7. Inability to undergo a CT scan
  8. Patients undergoing systemic immunosuppressive therapy excepting intermittent, brief use of systemic corticosteroids.
  9. Patients receiving any of the following within 4 weeks of enrollment:

    1. Antineoplastic systemic chemotherapy or biological therapy
    2. Immunotherapy
    3. Investigational agents other than the study intervention
    4. Radiation therapy
    5. Live vaccines within 30 days prior to the first dose of trial treatment and while participating in the trial.
  10. Longest tumor diameter >7 cm.
  11. Tumor with keratoacanthoma histology.
  12. Known hypersensitivity to any component of treatment.
  13. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease e.g., cardiac failure of New York Heart Association class III-IV, uncontrolled coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, uncontrolled arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension, history of myocardial infarction in the last 12 months.
  14. Any medical or Psychiatric illness, which in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the patient's ability to tolerate treatment and to adhere to the clinical trial protocol.
  15. Serious medical comorbidities that, in the opinion of the investigator, may affect subject compliance and/or interpretation of treatment safety or effectiveness.
  16. High probability of protocol non-compliance (in opinion of investigator).
  17. Volunteers participating in another interventional study in the past 30 days which might conflict with the endpoints of this study or the evaluation of response or toxicity of DaRT.
  18. Has a known additional malignancy that is progressing or requires active treatment. Exceptions include basal cell carcinoma of the skin that has undergone potentially curative therapy or in situ cervical cancer.
  19. Patients do not agree to use adequate contraception (vasectomy or barrier method of birth control) prior to study entry and for 3 months after the DaRT insertion visit.
  20. Breastfeeding or pregnant women
  21. Tattoos or other identifying marks which can not be adequately hidden on digital photos
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
86 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    DaRT seeds

    DaRT source will be inserted using preplanned radiotherapy parameters and reassessed by volumetric imaging 2-3 weeks after placement and then removed. Objective Response Rate (ORR) will be determined based on confirmed BOR following DaRT insertion.

    Device: DaRT seeds

Interventions

  • DeviceDaRT seeds

    DaRT source will be inserted using preplanned radiotherapy parameters and reassessed by volumetric imaging 2-3 weeks after placement and then removed.

    Also known as: DaRT

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Objective Response Rate

    Objective Response Rate (ORR) of DaRT as treatment for Recurrent SCC established by the confirmed Best Overall Response (BOR), with confirmation at least 4 weeks after initial assessment

    Time frame: From Day 14 until 52 weeks

  2. Duration of Response

    Assess the Duration of Response (DOR) of DaRT as treatment for Recurrent SCC

    Time frame: 6 months from from first demonstration of CR or PR after Alpha DaRT seeds insertion.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Progression Free Survival

    Determine Progression Free Survival (PFS) of SCC following DaRT treatment

    Time frame: Up to 12 months after DaRT seed insertion

  2. Overall Survival

    Assess Overall Survival (OS) of Recurrent SCC patients treated with DaRT

    Time frame: Up to 12 months following DaRT insertion

  3. Time of Local Control

    Local control of SCC following DaRT treatment is measured as the time from first recorded response (Complete Response/Partial Response/Stable Disease) to local recurrence up to 12 months or last follow up

    Time frame: Up to 12 months following DaRT insertion

  4. Patients Quality of Life Assessment

    Assess patient reported health related quality of life (QOL) outcomes using the Skin Cancer Index (SCI) and Skindex-16 questionnaires

    Time frame: On 14 days,12 weeks and 52 weeks following DaRT insertion

  5. DaRT-related Adverse Events

    Assess the safety of the Alpha DaRT treatment, based on the cumulative incidence rate, severity and outcome of device related AEs. Classification of AEs will be done according to CTCAE v5

    Time frame: Up to 12 months following DaRT insertion

  6. Overall Duration of Response (O-DOR)

    O-DOR Defined as the time from first response (CR or PR) to the date of initial objectively documented progression or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first.

    Time frame: Up to 12 months following first reported response

  7. User experience

    Assess user experience as determined by questionnaire

    Time frame: On Day 0 (DaRT insertion) and Day 14 (+7) (DaRT removal)

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Study locations

28 sites
  • Banner Health MD Anderson Phoenix
    Gilbert, Arizona 85234, United States
  • Dignity Health Cancer Institute
    Phoenix, Arizona 85004, United States
  • Alliance Dermatology
    Phoenix, Arizona 85032, United States
  • UCLA
    Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
  • Day Star Skin and Cancer Center
    DeLand, Florida 32720, United States
  • Integrity Research Clinical Associates
    Delray Beach, Florida 33445, United States
  • Palm beach Dermatology Group
    Delray Beach, Florida 33484, United States
  • Hollywood Dermatology
    Hollywood, Florida 33021, United States
  • University of Miami
    Miami, Florida 33101, United States
  • Baptist Health South Florida MCI
    Miami, Florida 33176, United States
  • Moffitt Cancer Center
    Tampa, Florida 33612, United States
  • Beer Dermatology
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, United States
  • Emory University
    Atlanta, Georgia 30308, United States
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
  • Schweiger Dermatology Group
    Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, United States
  • New Mexico Cancer Center
    Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109, United States
  • Bassett Healthcare Network
    Cooperstown, New York 13326, United States
  • Northwell Health
    Queens, New York 11375, United States
  • New York Medical Skin Solutions
    Rockaway Park, New York 11694, United States
  • MDCS Dermatology
    Smithtown, New York 11787, United States
  • Gulf Coast Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas 77008, United States
  • University Cancer & Diagnostic Center
    Houston, Texas 77089, United States
  • Dermatology of Seattle and Bellevue
    Bellevue, Washington 98004, United States
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Center
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Rambam Medical Center
    Haifa, Israel
  • Hadassah Medical Center
    Jerusalem, 9777605, Israel
  • Belinson-Rabin Medical Center
    Petah Tikva, Israel
  • Sheba Medical Center
    Ramat Gan, Israel
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jun 16, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05323253
Lead sponsor
Alpha Tau Medical LTD.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 12, 2022
Start date
Sep 21, 2022
Primary completion
Apr 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Apr 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 16, 2026

Study contacts

Liron Dimnik
study director · Alpha Tau Medical

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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