Precision radiation targets prostate tumors with MRI guidance
NCT ID NCT06542757
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to deliver radiation for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Using an MRI machine that also delivers radiation, doctors can give a higher dose to the main tumor while lowering the dose to the rest of the prostate. The goal is to improve tumor control and reduce side effects. About 91 participants will be followed for two years to see if the tumor is gone on biopsy and to track any side effects.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Radiation therapy (MR-guided ultra-hypofractionated external beam radiation with a dose boost to the dominant tumor)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more precise and effective radiation treatment for intermediate-risk prostate cancer, potentially reducing side effects and improving tumor control.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (91 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. There are risks of radiation side effects, and the treatment may not improve outcomes over standard care.
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Conditions
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Locations
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NYU Langone Health
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10016, United States
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