Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Study

Collection and Measurement of Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Patients

Recruiting Observational Study
Prostate Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
30 and older
Sex
Male
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
144 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Miami · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with prostate cancer who are going to receive radiation therapy. Participants will help researchers learn how treatment affects imaging and cancer cells in the blood.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • I am at least 30 years old.
  • I have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 100 ng/mL or lower.
  • I can understand and sign a consent form.
  • I am planned to receive radiation therapy or have a prostate surgery.
  • I have not received previous pelvic radiation.
  • I have been told about my androgen deprivation therapy options.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had pelvic radiation therapy before.
  • I have a PSA level above 100 ng/mL without it being treated.
  • I cannot sign a consent form.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of this research study is to learn about: 1) How standard radiation treatment to prostate (primary radiotherapy) or the pelvis after prostatectomy (postoperative radiotherapy) may cause changes in MRI and PET imaging traits that might be used in the future to predict response. 2) Comparison of such MRI and PET imaging traits with the number of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) present in …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pathologic confirmation of prostate cancer. 2. Any T-stage. 3. By imaging or clinical criteria, any patient with disease staging of N0/N1 and M0/M1. * Patients with metastatic disease are encouraged to participate. 4. Any Gleason Score will be eligible. 5. Androgen depriv…
Contacts

Pavel Noa Hechevarria

305-243-1036

pavel.noa@med.miami.edu

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