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NCT06638541 Dose dE-eScalaTion IN prostATe radIOtherapy usiNg an MR-Linac in 2 Fractions

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NCT ID NCT06638541
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Condition Prostate Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 54 participants
Start Date 2025-01-20
Primary Completion 2027-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Prostate radical radiotherapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 54 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-20 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-01.

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Brief Summary

DESTINATION 2 is a multi-centre randomised trial treating intermediate risk localised prostate cancer with 2 fraction Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). All radiotherapy will be delivered in two fractions (sessions) on an MR Linac using daily adaptation. Men will either receive uniform dose radiotherapy or de-escalated dose radiotherapy. The primary endpoint is acute GU CTCAE v5 grade 2+ toxicity. It will also look at late toxicity, patient-reported outcome measures and PSA control.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Men aged ≥18 years 2. Histological confirmation of prostate adenocarcinoma requiring radical radiotherapy 3. Gleason score 3+3, 3+4 or 4+3 (Grade groups (GG) 1, 2 or 3) 4. MRI stage T3a or less (as staged by AJCC TNM 2018). MRI must be performed within a year of randomisation 5. MRI-visible tumour(s) of PIRADS v2 grade 3 or higher and able to be delineated on T2 and diffusion-weighted imaging +/- dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging. Tumour nodule visible on MRI should be considered able to be boosted by treating clinician and \<2.5cm in maximal dimension 6. The MRI-defined lesion must be confirmed as malignant on biopsies (Gleason grade must be within the limits expressed in inclusion factor 3) 7. Patients can be concurrently treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) if this would be standard of care. LHRH analogues, LHRH agonists or Bicalutamide are permitted. ADT is not mandatory where this would usually be omitted. 8. PSA \<20 ng/ml prior to starting ADT, if used 9. WHO Performance status 0-2 10. Ability of the participant understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent form. 11. Willing to consent to contraception during and for 1 year after treatment when applicable. 12. Ability/willingness to comply with the patient reported outcome questionnaires schedule throughout the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindications to MRI (e.g. pacemaker, potentially mobile metal implant, claustrophobia) 2. Severe GU symptoms that would preclude extreme hypofractionation per the discretion of the treating physician. 3. IPSS Score \> 19 4. High grade disease (GG3) occult to MRI-defined lesion. As a guide, any pathology for which you would consider surveillance (eg GG1, low volume GG2) is allowed outside of the MRI-defined area. 5. Prostate volume \>90cc 6. Comorbidities which predispose to significant toxicity (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease) or preclude long term follow up 7. Hip replacement, or other pelvic metalwork which causes significant artefact on diffusion-weighted imaging 8. Previous pelvic radiotherapy 9. Patients needing \>6 months of ADT due to disease parameters. 10. Previous invasive malignancy within the last 2 years where this is likely to shorten lifespan the following will remain eligible: basal or squamous carcinomas of the skin, low risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (assuming cystoscopic follow up now negative) or small renal masses on surveillance. 11. Participating in another interventional trial for prostate cancer

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Francesca Mason

✉ mrltrials@rmh.nhs.uk

📞 +44 20 3186 5157

Principal Investigator

Alison Tree

STUDY CHAIR

Royal Marsden Hospital, Institute of Cancer Research

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06638541 clinical trial?

This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Prostate Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06638541 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06638541 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mrltrials@rmh.nhs.uk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06638541 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Toronto, Canada, Manchester, United Kingdom, Sutton, United Kingdom.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06638541 clinical trial?

NCT06638541 is sponsored by Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The principal investigator is Alison Tree at Royal Marsden Hospital, Institute of Cancer Research. The trial plans to enroll 54 participants.

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