Radioactive seeds take aim at prostate cancer without extra treatments
NCT ID NCT00525720
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests if placing permanent radioactive seeds directly into the prostate (brachytherapy) can control intermediate risk prostate cancer without needing other treatments like hormone therapy or external radiation. Researchers will track PSA levels to see how well the cancer is controlled. The study involves 300 men with specific tumor features and aims to understand both effectiveness and safety of this approach.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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