CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Locally Recurrent Prostate CA (NCT00851916) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 2
CyberKnife Radiosurgery for Locally Recurrent Prostate CA
United States20 participantsStarted 2009-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to scientifically evaluate the effects (good and bad) of a new type of radiation treatment in patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer after prior radiotherapy. The treatment is known as prostate radiosurgery, and is distinguished from traditional radiotherapy by the application of smaller, more precisely controlled margins around the area targeted for full dose radiation, and far fewer treatments, using a much larger dose per treatment.
This research is being done to see what advantages, if any, prostate radiosurgery may have over other salvage treatment methods, including brachytherapy, cryosurgery, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), hormonal therapy and radical prostatectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histologically confirmed recurrent adenocarcinoma of the prostate, clinical stage T1 - T3 (AJCC 6th Edition, see Appendix II), NX/N0, M0, following prior prostate radiotherapy.
* Karnofsky performance status \>80.
* Greater than 5 year life expectancy
* Greater than 2 years since the original course of radiotherapy.
* Absence of distant metastases by radiologic or pathologic assessment.
* Absence of lymph node involvement by radiologic or pathologic assessment.
* Patients must sign a study-specific informed consent form prior to study entry.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Stage T4 disease (AJCC 6th Edition, see Appendix II).
* Less than 2 years since the original course of radiotherapy.
* Lymph node involvement (N1).
* Evidence of distant metastases (M1).
* Radical surgery for carcinoma of the prostate
* Previous or concurrent cancers other than basal, in situ, or squamous cell skin cancers unless disease-free for ≥ 5 years.
* Major medical or psychiatric illness, which in the investigator's opinion, would prevent completion of treatment and would interfere with follow-up.
* History of inflammatory bowel disease
* Late GI or GU Morbidity \> Grade 1 from the prior course of radiotherapy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Establish pattern of PSA decline
Timeframe: Post CyberKnife Radiosurgery - 5 year f/up