Could 5 radiation sessions be as good as 26 for prostate cancer?
NCT ID NCT01794403
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study compares two radiation therapy schedules for prostate cancer: a shorter course of 5 sessions versus a standard course of 26 sessions. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment is just as effective at controlling cancer over four years. The trial involves 161 men with early-stage prostate cancer.
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Locations
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A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino - University Hospital Trust of Turin
Turin, Turin, Italy
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Northern Sydney Local Health District - Royal North Shore Hospital
St Leonards, New South Wales, 2065, Australia
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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