New combo radiation aims to cut prostate cancer treatment time
NCT ID NCT06817668
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 42 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a new, shorter course of radiation therapy is safe and tolerable for men with unfavorable or higher-risk prostate cancer. It combines external beam radiation with a single internal radiation boost (brachytherapy). The trial will enroll 31 participants and monitor side effects for 3 months after treatment.
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Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Radiation therapy (external beam and internal brachytherapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a shorter, more convenient radiation treatment option for men with higher-risk prostate cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (31 people) focused on safety, not effectiveness. The combination may cause more side effects than standard radiation.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.