The study is randomized and it will be conducted in the field of routine clinical practice. A total of 100 consecutive patients planned to receive radiotherapy for prostate cancer will be enrolled.
The patients will enter the study as controls (50 patients that won't receive any experimental IMP) or as treated-group (50 patients that will be also treated with the experimental IMPs, Ialuril® and Ialuril® Soft Gels) according to a predefined, centre-specific randomization.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male patients planned to receive primary radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Female patients
* Patients with a life expectancy of less than 24 months
* with radiological confirmed metastasis
* with documented urethral strictures
* undergoing chemotherapy
* who received brachytherapy
* who received chemo-radiotherapy for prostate cancer in the past
* previously treated with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)
* with post-void residual (PVR) \> 200ml
* with clinical evidence of bladder calculi
* with neurogenic bladder or neurologic disease at risk for neurogenic bladder
* suffering from any lower urinary infections (UTIs, tuberculosis)
* with unstable cardiovascular disease
* with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
* with current nitrate use
* with current anticoagulants use (i.e. warfarin, heparin, etc.)
* with clinically significant hepatobiliary or renal disease
* with history of significant CNS injuries within 6 months
* with any other significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participants at risk because of participation in the trial, or may influence the result of the trial, or the participant's ability to participate in the trial
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.