Precision Radiation Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Optimizing Prostate Cancer Treatment in Men With Advanced Local Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Prostate Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Male
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
105 (estimated)
Sponsor
British Columbia Cancer Agency · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with advanced prostate cancer to test new imaging methods that help locate cancer more accurately. Participants will receive a special type of radiation treatment aimed at improving outcomes while reducing side effects.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • I have high-risk or certain intermediate-risk prostate cancer.
  • I have no cancer spread to my bones or other organs.

You may not be able to join if

  • My prostate-specific antigen (iPSA) level is above 100 ng/mL.
  • I have had previous surgery for prostate cancer.
  • I have had radiation therapy to the pelvic area before.
  • I cannot undergo an MRI or a PET/CT scan.
  • I am on blood thinners and cannot stop them safely for 5 days.
  • I have a life expectancy of less than 5 years.
  • I have received hormone therapy for prostate cancer before.

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
Multi-modality therapy that includes a brachytherapy implant improves outcomes in locally advanced prostate cancer when compared to other radiation-based treatments, but is also associated with more adverse side effects. The goal of the OPTiMAL trial is to reduce these side effects by using advanced imaging and biopsy techniques to locate cancer and deliver precision radiation therapy, while not c…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have histologically-proven prostate cancer * Patients must meet either: a. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) definition of high-risk disease or b. Intermediate-risk disease with at least 3 points using the following scale: One point each for clinical s…
Contacts

Michael Peacock, MD

6048776000

michael.peacock@bccancer.bc.ca

CONTACT

Sara Mahdavi, PhD

6048776000

sara.mahdavi@bccancer.bc.ca

CONTACT