Could a gel replace metal markers in prostate radiation?
NCT ID NCT05650021
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a special gel placed near the rectum can help doctors aim radiation more accurately for prostate cancer. Seventeen men who already had the gel and small metal markers were included. The goal was to see if the gel could replace the markers for daily alignment before treatment.
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Penn State Cancer Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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