Radiation before surgery shows promise for aggressive prostate cancer
NCT ID NCT03663218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) before prostate removal surgery is safe and effective for men with high-risk prostate cancer. Sixteen men with aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason score 8 or higher or signs of spread) will receive radiation followed by surgery. The main goal is to see if this combination reduces serious side effects after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2018
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 90 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men aged greater than equal to18 with histologically confirmed primary prostate cancer. * KPS greater than equal to 70 * Patient with a negative staging bone scan. * Patient can undergo an MRI. * Patient with negative staging CT or MRI of pelvis. Suspicious evidence of nodal involvement on staging CT or MRI of pelvis is defined as greater than 1 cm on short axis. Documented negative biopsy of suspicious node required. * Patient is medically fit to undergo prostatectomy. * Patient has either Gleason Score greater than equal to 8 on biopsy and/or clinical/radiographic evidence of T3 disease. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior history of receiving pelvic radiotherapy. * Patient is unwilling to undergo prostatectomy. * Patient with active inflammatory bowel disease defined as currently receiving therapy for IBD.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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