Prostate cancer radiation cut from 48 to 5 sessions in new trial
NCT ID NCT00911118
First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new type of radiation therapy for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer that delivers a higher dose each day, reducing total treatments from 45-48 to just 5 over 2 weeks. 120 participants received this ultra-hypofractionated, image-guided radiotherapy. The main goal was to check safety and side effects, with additional monitoring of PSA levels, biopsy results, and sexual function.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @ Suffolk
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center@Phelps
Sleepy Hollow, New York, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering West Harrison
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering at Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre, New York, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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