New drug combo shrinks prostate tumors before radiation

NCT ID NCT02160353

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a drug combination (abiraterone acetate plus prednisolone and hormone therapy) given before radiation in 45 men with high-risk localized prostate cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink tumors and lower PSA levels. The approach aims to improve cancer control before definitive radiotherapy.

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Locations

  • Cork University Hospital

    Cork, Ireland

  • St Luke's Hospital

    Dublin, 6, Ireland

  • University Hospital Galway

    Galway, Ireland

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