New combo therapy for prostate cancer recurrence shows early promise

NCT ID NCT05230251

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested a new approach for men whose prostate cancer returned after initial radiation therapy. It combined standard brachytherapy (internal radiation) with a targeted radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA, which seeks out and destroys cancer cells throughout the body. The goal was to see if this combination was safe and feasible. Only 3 men participated, and the study focused on safety and ability to complete treatment, not on curing the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada

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