A study looking at radiotherapy after surgery for bones weakened by cancer (PORTRAIT)

Overview

Cancer types:

Cancer spread to the bone, Myeloma, Secondary cancers

Status:

Open

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at radiotherapy immediately after surgery to treat a broken or unstable bone caused by cancer. This immediate radiotherapy will be compared to not having radiotherapy unless your doctor thinks it is necessary.

It is for people who have:

  • cancer that has spread to the bones (secondary bone cancer) or myeloma and

  • need surgery or have had surgery for a broken or unstable long bone of the arm or leg

Recruitment start: 9 September 2025

Recruitment end: 30 November 2027

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Jonathan Stevenson

Supported by

National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

University of York

University of Leeds

University of Manchester

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 29 Oct 2026

CRUK internal database number: 20178

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