Tiny study tests waiting game for prostate cancer return
NCT ID NCT05008900
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at men whose prostate cancer came back after surgery, shown by a small rise in PSA. It compared giving radiation right away versus waiting and doing another special scan when PSA rose higher. Only 4 men took part, so the main goal was to see if such a study is even possible, not to prove which approach is better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Salvage radiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that waiting for a repeat scan before treating is safe and effective, potentially sparing some men from unnecessary radiation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study with only 4 participants, so results may not apply widely. The approach may not control cancer as well as immediate treatment.
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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