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Simulation-free radiotherapy (SFRT), which uses diagnostic CT (dCT) instead of pCT for treatment planning, may reduce the time from consultation-to-treatment delivery. However, the number of prospective studies conducted in Japan remains limited. This study prospectively evaluated the feasibility of SFRT in Japan. A single-center, single-arm prospective study (UMIN000054721) was performed in June 2024. This study included patients with vertebral metastases who were eligible for a single 8-Gy fraction. A dCT acquired within the last 56\u00a0days, without an immobilization device, and with an identifiable lesion, was required. The primary endpoint was the RT completion rate. The secondary endpoints included time in center (TIC), time from entering the consultation room to radiation beam-off, pain response and adverse events (AEs) at 4 and 12\u00a0weeks. Cone-beam CT (CBCT) verification was mandatory for patient setup. Five patients with six vertebral sites were enrolled. 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