Early Salvage Therapy for Patients With Advanced Features for Biochemical Relapse After Radical P… (NCT05232578) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 3
Early Salvage Therapy for Patients With Advanced Features for Biochemical Relapse After Radical Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Carcinoma In Correlation With Supposed Molecular-genetic Parameters of Higher Aggressiveness
380 participantsStarted 2022-09
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of the trial is to compare the impact and safety of delayed salvage therapy (dSRT, i.e., SRT initiated at PSA values of 0.4-0.5 ng/ml) to those of early salvage therapy (eSRT, i.e., at PSA levels of 0.2 ng/ml) in patients with biochemical relapse after radical prostatectomy.
The secondary objective of the trial is to perform analysis of the subgroups of patients to determine which patients are most likely to benefit from dSRT
Exploratory objective of the trial is to determine whether selected molecular genetic parameters (172 candidate genes and molecular alterations) and known clinical parameters can be used to identify potential predictors of worse prognosis in patients with known risk factors for relapse after radical prostatectomy, thereby augmenting and refining patient stratification, optimizing their therapy, and clarifying the proper timing of multimodal therapy
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* \> 18 years of age
* Pathologically confirmed invasive prostate carcinoma with minimal 1 risk factor (RF) after radical prostatectomy (RP)
* Patient refuses the adjuvant therapy after normalization of urinary function within 6 month after RP
* Signed informed consent to participate in the study and (where necessary) consent to participate in the translational part of the research (not a requirement)
* ECOG 0 - 1
* pT2 and minimal 1 risk factor (RF):
* R1 (PSM), and/or
* Gleason score (4+3=7) 8-10 and/or ISUP grade group 3-5
* pT3a /pT3b with or without one RF
* No evidence of suspicious pelvic lymph nodes by initial diagnostic: cN0 and/or pN0
* No evidence of suspicious distant metastases by initial diagnostic: M0
* Patient with decline of PSA level to undetectable PSA levels (\< 0,1 ng/ml) or around 0,2ng/ml and with another decreasing trends so that the PSA level decline within 12-24 weeks after RP to undetectable levels (\< 0,1 ng/ml) and with renewed increase of PSA \>0,2 ng/ml (BCR= biochemical relapse) without any clinical relapse on PSMA PET/CT
* No hormonal therapy prior and /or after the radical prostatectomy
* Patient suitable and fit for subsequent radiotherapy with high likelihood of good compliance to the follow-up
Exclusion Criteria:
* Life expectancy (based on Charlson comorbidity index) \< 10 years
* Patient not fit for the therapy
* History of other cancer (other than a radically removed non-melanoma skin carcinoma)
* Previous pe…
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?
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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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Event-free survival (EFS)
Timeframe: Analysed 3 years after randomisation of the last patient.