Proton beam therapy aims for safer prostate cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT04842890
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a precise form of proton radiation for men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this approach causes fewer severe side effects than standard X-ray-based radiation. About 61 men will receive 5 treatments over 10 days and be monitored for 2 years.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The New York Proton Center
New York, New York, 10035, United States
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