Sharper scans may spare prostate patients from radiation side effects
NCT ID NCT00890006
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using advanced MRI and daily CT scans during radiation therapy for low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer can reduce side effects like bowel, bladder, and erectile problems. About 99 men will receive standard radiation but with more precise imaging to guide treatment. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the chance of moderate to severe side effects and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Advanced imaging (MRI and daily cone-beam CT) for radiotherapy planning and guidance
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce common side effects like bowel, bladder, and erectile problems from prostate cancer radiation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (99 participants) focused on reducing side effects, not on curing cancer. The benefits may not be large or apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada