Gel shield spares rectum during prostate radiation

NCT ID NCT05407714

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested a gel called SpaceOAR that is injected between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer. The gel creates a temporary space to protect the rectum from radiation damage. The study involved 15 men in China and measured how well the gel worked and any side effects within 30 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boao First Life Care Center-Hospital

    Qionghai, Hainan, 571434, China

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