Precision radiation: could a special scan improve prostate cancer treatment?

NCT ID NCT04402151

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase II trial is testing whether using a special PET/MR scan (PSMA) to guide radiation therapy can improve outcomes for men with high-risk prostate cancer. Fifty participants will receive targeted radiation boosts to areas identified by the scan. The main goal is to see if this approach increases the number of men who remain cancer-free two years after treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Gallium-68 labeled PSMA-HBED-CC (a radioactive tracer for imaging)

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a more precise radiation treatment for high-risk prostate cancer, potentially reducing recurrence rates.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants. It may not show a significant benefit over standard treatments, and there are risks from radiation exposure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer prostate carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

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    New York, New York, 10065', United States

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