New radiation boost aims to improve prostate cancer control

NCT ID NCT02016248

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: MemorialCare Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether adding a short, high-dose radiation boost to standard radiation therapy can safely improve treatment for men with unfavorable localized prostate cancer. The boost is delivered non-invasively using stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), similar to a needle-free version of brachytherapy. Researchers will track cancer control, side effects, and quality of life in 150 participants over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) boost
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a more effective, non-invasive way to treat unfavorable localized prostate cancer, potentially reducing the chance of cancer returning.
What could go wrong: This is a single-arm study with no comparison group, so it's unclear if the SBRT boost is better than standard treatment. Side effects like urinary or bowel problems are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate adenocarcinoma prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
RECRUITING

Long Beach, California, 90806, United States
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
RECRUITING

Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
RECRUITING

Laguna Hills, California, 92653, United States

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