Can a shorter hormone course plus precision radiation curb prostate cancer spread?

NCT ID NCT07801664

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase II trial tests whether 6 months of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) combined with dose-escalated radiotherapy can reduce the risk of distant metastasis in men with high-risk prostate cancer who have lower ARTERA scores. Participants receive standard ADT (degarelix, leuprolide, or relugolix) along with ultra-hypofractionated SBRT, with or without a brachytherapy boost. The study tracks how many men develop distant metastases within 5 years, along with other outcomes like biochemical failure. The goal is to see if a shorter hormone course plus intensified radiation can effectively control the disease while limiting treatment burden.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with degarelix, leuprolide, or relugolix, plus dose-escalated radiotherapy (SBRT with or without brachytherapy boost)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce the chance that high-risk prostate cancer spreads to distant sites, potentially improving long-term outcomes while shortening the duration of hormone therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a phase II trial with a modest number of participants, so results may not be definitive. ADT can cause side effects like hot flashes, fatigue, and sexual dysfunction, and the added radiation may increase urinary or bowel irritation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 90 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent document * 18 years of age or older male participants * Biopsy proven prostate cancer meeting at least one of the following high-risk criteria: Gleason score 8-10 OR; Baseline PSA \>20 up to and including 40 ng/ml OR; Patients with Gleason score 6-7 remain eligible if the PSA criterion (\>20 ng/mL) is met OR; MRI Radiographic stage T1-T3 disease without evidence of nodal involvement * No imaging evidence of nodal metastases on baseline MRI/ CT of the pelvis and PET-PSMA scans * Low risk or intermediate risk ARTERA AI scores * Serum testosterone ≥ 120 ng/dL determined prior to ADT start * At least 4 weeks must have elapsed from major surgery * Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) \> 80 * Prostate size \< 90 cc * MRI findings: Lesion may have extracapsular extension (ECE) * International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) \< 22 * Satisfy all MRI screening criteria and be willing to fill out the standard MRI screening form Exclusion Criteria: * Gleason score 6 or 7 in the absence of PSA \>20 ng/mL * PSA \>40 ng/mL * Prior or concurrent androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer of \>3 months duration * High Risk ARTERA scores * MRI findings: suspicious nodal metastases * Evidence of regional lymphadenopathy or metastatic disease on MRI/CT or PSMA PET scan * Metallic implant or device in the pelvis that might distort the local magnetic field and compromise quality of mp-MRI * Contra-indications to receiving gadolinium contrast * KPS \< 80 * Pelvic or Prostate MRI or CT (MRI preferred) evidence of radiographic T4, or N1 disease or bone disease * Prior treatment for prostate cancer, including history of chemotherapy or surgery for prostate cancer (except for prior \[transurethral resection of prostate\] TURP or greenlight \[photo selective vaporization of prostate\] PVP which would be allowed) * History of another malignancy within the previous 2 years except for the following: adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, currently in complete remission, or any other cancer that has been in complete remission for at least 3 years. Patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis * IPSS \> 22 * Currently on any ARPis (including but not limited to: enzalutamide, apalutamide, darolutamide, or abiraterone) * Prior pharmacologic androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is permitted under the following (2) conditions: 1) Participants meeting this criterion will be assigned to a separate stratum within each primary treatment cohort. 2) Patients remain eligible for enrollment provided they have received no more than 3 months of ADT in total, regardless of whether ADT was initiated before screening or registration.

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Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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