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New treatment option for Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v8
Official title Proton Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04725903
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This phase II trial investigates whether proton radiation therapy directed to the prostate tumor, pelvic, and para-aortic lymph nodes, is an effective way to treat patients with high-risk or lymph node positive prostate cancer who are receiving radiation therapy, and if it will result in fewer gastrointestinal and genitourinary side effects. Proton beam therapy is a new type of radiotherapy that directs multiple beams of protons (positively charged subatomic particles) at the tumor target, where they deposit the bulk of their energy with essentially no residual radiation beyond the tumor.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Pathologically confirmed high-risk prostate cancer fulfilling any one of the following criteria:
- Gleason grade 8 or higher
- cT3b (seminal vesicle involvement) or cT4
- Prostate specific antigen [PSA] \> 20 (or PSA \>10 if on finasteride)
- Clinically or pathologically positive regional lymph nodes within the inguinal, external iliac, internal iliac, obturator, peri-rectal, pre-sacral...
You likely can't join if
- Absence of bone metastasis by bone scan or metabolic imaging (e.g. NaF PET, FACBC PET, PSMA PET, etc.) before the start of therapy.
- Absence of distant lymph node metastasis by CT and/or MRI before the start of therapy.
- Previous radical surgery (prostatectomy) or cryosurgery for prostate cancer
- Prior radiotherapy, including brachytherapy, to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, inflammatory bowel disease, human immunodeficiency virus infection, ongoing or...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pathologically confirmed high-risk prostate cancer fulfilling any one of the following criteria:
- Gleason grade 8 or higher
- cT3b (seminal vesicle involvement) or cT4
- Prostate specific antigen [PSA] \> 20 (or PSA \>10 if on finasteride)
- Clinically or pathologically positive regional lymph nodes within the inguinal, external iliac, internal iliac, obturator, peri-rectal, pre-sacral, common iliac, or lower para-oaortc (inferior to the L2-L3 interspace)...
- Zubrod performance status 0-2
- Complete blood cell (CBC)/differential obtained within 90 days prior to registration on study
- Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>= 1,500 cells/mm\^3
- Platelets \>= 100,000 cells/mm\^3
- Hemoglobin \>= 8.0 g/dl (Note: The use of transfusion or other intervention to achieve hemoglobin [Hgb] \>= 8.0 g/dl is acceptable)
- Patient must be able to provide study specific informed consent
- Absence of bone metastasis by bone scan or metabolic imaging (e.g. NaF PET, FACBC PET, PSMA PET, etc.) before the start of therapy.
- Absence of distant lymph node metastasis by CT and/or MRI before the start of therapy.
- Previous radical surgery (prostatectomy) or cryosurgery for prostate cancer
- Prior radiotherapy, including brachytherapy, to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields
- Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, inflammatory bowel disease, human immunodeficiency virus infection, ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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