New trial aims to halt spread of aggressive prostate cancer with precision radiation
NCT ID NCT07426094
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This clinical trial is for men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby pelvic lymph nodes but not further. It compares two radiation strategies: one that gives a higher dose to the prostate only, and another that boosts both the prostate and the affected lymph nodes. All participants receive whole-pelvis radiation and hormone therapy. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from spreading to distant parts of the body.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrahypofractionated whole-pelvis radiotherapy with optional prostate boost (via brachytherapy or SBRT) and nodal boost
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this trial could show the best way to intensify radiotherapy for node-positive prostate cancer, potentially improving metastasis-free survival and guiding future treatment standards.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-to-mid-stage trial (phase II/III) with 1600 participants, and results may not confirm superiority of one approach. Long-term androgen deprivation therapy is required, and side effects from intensified radiation could be significant.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Affidea Nu-Med, Center of Oncological Diagnostics and Therapy
RECRUITINGZamość, Lublin Voivodeship, 22-400, Poland
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