Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy as a Boost to the Prostate (NCT01508390) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy as a Boost to the Prostate
United States35 participantsStarted 2011-06
Plain-language summary
In this study, participants will have standard Androgen Deprivation Therapy and undergo standard external beam radiation therapy to the prostate and at-risk lymph nodes by Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. The subsequent \*boost\* radiation therapy to the prostate alone will be given using the CyberKnife, rather than using the standard Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. This study will also see how CyberKnife affects the quality of the participant's life.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the prostate
. Gleason score (2-10)
. Biopsy within six months of date of registration
. Patient age \>18 years
. Clinical stage (American Joint Committee on Cancer 7th Edition)
. Patients must belong to one of the following risk groups:
. Patient is receiving, or planning to receive standard androgen deprivation therapy and initial IMRT to the prostate and positive or at-risk lymph nodes.
. Prostate volume greater than 20 cc and less than 100 cc
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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Document rate of biochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)