Bibliometric analysis of prospective clinical trials on brachytherapy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Brachytherapy is a well-established modality in oncology, particularly for prostate and cervical cancers, offering precise radiation delivery while sparing healthy tissues. Despite its clinical benefits, the research trajectory of brachytherapy in clinical trials remains underexplored. This bibliometric analysis aimed to assess publication trends, research focus areas, and citation impact of prospective clinical trials on brachytherapy.

Material and methods

A bibliometric analysis was conducted using Web of Science database. Clinical trials were identified with key words "brachytherapy" and "prospective", without time restrictions. Bibliometric parameters analyzed included year of publication, journal distribution, authorship, institutional and geographical contribut

SUBMITTER: Ozen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12489538 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature