Stereotactic Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Androgen Suppression Combined With Nodal Irradiation and Dose Escalated Prostate Treatment

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Prostate Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
Ready to participate?

Review the details below, then apply to join this clinical trial.

At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Male
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
710 (estimated)
Sponsor
Canadian Cancer Trials Group · Research network
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with specific types of prostate cancer. If you join, you may receive a new way of getting radiation treatment that could be different from the usual methods.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the last 9 months.
  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I am considered medically fit for treatment.
  • I can understand and complete surveys in English, French, or Spanish.
  • I can commit to follow-up appointments.
  • I may have received certain hormone treatments recently.
  • I have a good urinary function.
  • I have an undetectable HIV viral load if I am HIV-positive.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have had pelvic radiation therapy before.
  • I cannot have brachytherapy due to health issues.
  • I am taking blood thinners that I cannot stop.
  • I have had major prostate surgery in the past.
  • I have a prostate volume greater than 60cc before therapy.
  • My anatomy does not allow for precise treatment.
  • I have signs of treatment-resistant prostate cancer.
  • I have had a hip replacement that prevents safe treatment.

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.

Think this trial could be right for you?

Answer three quick questions written from this study's own rules to see if you may qualify. No account needed to find out.

Check Your Eligibility
About This Trial
This study is being done to answer the following question: Is the strategy to give higher doses of radiotherapy treatment over a shorter period of time using special equipment and fewer treatments (also known as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy or SBRT) as effective as usual external radiation therapy given with a brachytherapy boost (which involves radiation sources inserted directly into the …
Trial Locations
Loading…

Loading trial locations…

Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate diagnosed within the last 9 months * Participants with unfavourable risk prostate cancer are eligible according to the following NCCN classification guidelines (Version 4.2022 - May 10, 2022): • Unfavourable-intermedia…
Contacts

Wendy Parulekar

613-533-6430

wparulekar@ctg.queensu.ca

CONTACT