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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT05946213

NCT05946213 Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer

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NCT ID NCT05946213
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor NRG Oncology
Condition Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,209 participants
Start Date 2023-12-14
Primary Completion 2036-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Biospecimen CollectionBone ScanComputed Tomography

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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.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 1,209 participants in total. It began in 2023-12-14 with a primary completion date of 2036-03-31.

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Brief Summary

This phase III trial compares stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), (five treatments over two weeks using a higher dose per treatment) to usual radiation therapy (20 to 45 treatments over 4 to 9 weeks) for the treatment of high-risk prostate cancer. SBRT uses special equipment to position a patient and deliver radiation to tumors with high precision. This method may kill tumor cells with fewer doses over a shorter period of time. This trial is evaluating if shorter duration radiation prevents cancer from coming back as well as the usual radiation treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Pathologically (histologically or cytologically) proven diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of prostate cancer * High-risk disease defined as having at least one or more of the following: * cT3a-T3b by digital exam or imaging (American Joint Committee on Cancer \[AJCC\] 8th edition \[Ed.\]) Note: cT4 by imaging or on digital rectal exam is not allowed * The patient's prostate specific antigen (PSA) value \> 20 ng/mL prior to starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) Note: Patients taking a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor (ex finasteride or dutasteride) are eligible The baseline PSA value should be doubled for PSAs taken while on 5-alpha reductase inhibitors * Gleason Score of 8-10 * Pelvic node positive by conventional imaging with a short axis of at least 1.0 cm * Prostate gland volume less than 100 cc prior to initiation of ADT as reported at time of biopsy or by separate measure with ultrasound or other imaging modalities including MRI or CT scan * No definitive clinical or radiologic evidence of metastatic disease outside of the pelvic nodes (M1a, M1b or M1c) on conventional imaging (i.e. bone scan, CT scan, MRI); Negative prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) is an acceptable substitute * Age \>= 18 * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status of 0-2 * No prior radiotherapy to the region of the study cancer that would result in overlap of radiation therapy fields * No prior radical prostatectomy * No prior ablative or focal therapy to the prostate (including, but not limited to, transrectal or transurethral high-intensity focused ultrasound \[HIFU\], laser ablation, cryotherapy, irreversible electroporation \[IRE\], and vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy) * Prior pharmacologic androgen ablation for prostate cancer is allowed only if the onset of androgen ablation (both luteinizing hormone releasing hormone \[LHRH\] agonist and oral anti-androgen) is =\< 185 days prior to registration; Please note: PSA prior to the start of any ADT will be used to define disease * No contraindication to prostate MRI (required for planning of radiotherapy in both arms) * Patients enrolled in NRG-GU009 must be enrolled in NRG-GU013 prior to radiation therapy treatment planning and start of radiation therapy

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Karen E Hoffman

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

NRG Oncology

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05946213 clinical trial?

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

What phase is the NCT05946213 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 1,209 participants.

Is NCT05946213 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05946213 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact NRG Oncology to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT05946213 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Birmingham, United States, Birmingham, United States, Tuscaloosa, United States, Little Rock, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05946213 clinical trial?

NCT05946213 is sponsored by NRG Oncology. The principal investigator is Karen E Hoffman at NRG Oncology. The trial plans to enroll 1,209 participants.

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