Gel shield spares rectum during prostate radiation in small study

NCT ID NCT05407714

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at a gel called SpaceOAR that is injected between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy for prostate cancer. The gel creates a temporary space to protect the rectum from radiation damage. Fifteen men with early-stage prostate cancer took part, and the study checked how well the gel worked and if there were any side effects within 30 days.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boao First Life Care Center-Hospital

    Qionghai, Hainan, 571434, China