Study on Lower Dose Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Sponsor score: 60
ClinicalTrials ID:NCT07635238
This clinical trial is exploring whether using a lower dose of radiation therapy on certain parts of the prostate can reduce side effects compared to treating the entire prostate with the same dose.
Patient Parameters
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Program Overview
The aim of this study is to find out if giving a lower dose of radiation therapy to specific areas of the prostate can help reduce side effects for patients with prostate cancer, compared to treating the whole prostate with the same dose of radiation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Must have a confirmed diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma.
- Cancer should be classified as Grade Group 1, 2, or 3.
- PSA level must be less than 20 ng/mL before starting hormone therapy, if used.
- Cancer stage should be TX, T1, or T2 based on physical exam, with possible stage T3a on MRI.
- MRI-visible tumors must have specific scores and be clearly defined on imaging.
- Tumors should be small enough to be safely targeted with radiation.
- MRI-defined cancer must be confirmed as malignant through biopsy.
- Hormone therapy is allowed if it's standard care, but not required unless needed for more than 6 months.
- No high-grade cancer outside the MRI-defined area.
- Must be able to undergo MRI (no pacemakers or metal implants).
- Prostate size must be 90mL or less.
- No signs of cancer spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
- No previous radiation or surgery for prostate cancer.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have a performance status score of 2 or less, indicating good overall health.
- Must have adequate blood, kidney, liver, and heart function based on specific medical tests.
- No active infections requiring IV antibiotics.
- No severe urinary symptoms or other conditions that could interfere with treatment.
- Must understand and agree to sign a consent form.
- Must agree to use contraception during and for one year after treatment, if applicable.
- Must be willing to complete questionnaires throughout the study.
Locations
| FACILITY | ZIP | CITY | STATE |
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| Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities) | 07920 | Basking Ridge | New Jersey |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering at Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities) | 07748 | Middletown | New Jersey |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering at Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities) | 07645 | Montvale | New Jersey |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering at Suffolk-Commack (Limited Protocol Activities) | 11725 | Commack | New York |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering at Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities) | 10604 | Harrison | New York |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities) | 10065 | New York | New York |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering at Nassau (Limited Protocol Activities) | 11553 | Uniondale | New York |
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