The aim of this phase II international multicenter study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of CT or MRI-adaptive SBRT, delivered in five weekly fractions, in patients with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer who have lower urinary tract symptoms and/or prostatic hyperplasia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* histologically confirmed localized prostate cancer
* planned treatment is SBRT according to standard of care and consists of definitive CT or MRI online adaptive SBRT of the prostate according to the PACE trial which includes a total dose to clinical target volume 1 (CTV1, i.e. prostate and proximal 1 cm of the seminal vesicle) of 40.0 Gy in 5 weekly fractions (single dose of 8.0 Gy) and total dose to planning target volume 1 (PTV1) of 37.5 Gy in 5 weekly fractions (single dose of 7.5 Gy) with a compromise for bowel sparing allowed. For patients with unfavorable intermediate to very high-risk disease (according to NCCN guidelines) a total dose to the planning target volume 2 (PTV2, i.e. proximal 1-2 cm of the seminal vesicle) of 32.5 Gy in 5 weekly fractions (single dose of 6.5 Gy) will be delivered.
* intermediate to (very) high risk localized prostate cancer (≤ cT3a and Gleason score ≤ 9 and/or PSA ≤ 20 ng/ml)
* prostate volume \> 60 cc and/or IPSS \> 12;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Very high risk localized prostate cancer with indication for ADT and ARPI (i.e. Gleason ≥ 8 and cT3a)
* Involvement of seminal vesicles (cT3b)
* Contraindications against definitive CT or MRI-adaptive radiotherapy of the prostate, e.g. inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); previous radiotherapy in the pelvis, previous local radiotherapy of the prostate, contraindication for MRI or CT;
* Patients with severe genitourinary symptoms (e.g. recent urinary retention ≥ grade 3 according …
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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acute grade ≥ III urogenital toxicity
Timeframe: ≤ 3 months after completion of radiotherapy