New trial tests faster radiation for men with spread prostate cancer
NCT ID NCT04610372
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares standard moderate radiation (4 weeks) with shorter, more intense radiation schedules (1-2 weeks or a single session) for treating the prostate in men whose cancer has spread to a few other spots (oligometastatic). The goal is to see if the shorter treatments are as well-tolerated and effective, while being more convenient and cost-effective. About 168 men who have not had prior prostate cancer treatment (except hormone therapy) will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radiation therapy (hypofractionated external beam radiotherapy, high dose rate brachytherapy, permanent seed implant, or stereotactic body radiotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer men with oligometastatic prostate cancer a more convenient and cost-effective radiation option with similar safety and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 2 trial with only 168 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The shorter radiation schedules could have different side effects or be less effective in the long run.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 168 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2033
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Signed study specific informed consent * European Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0 to 2 * Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate * Any Tumor stage, any T, any N, M1 * No prior therapy for prostate cancer apart from androgen deprivation * Planned for long-term androgen deprivation therapy (greater than 9 months in duration) * Patient is able and willing to complete the quality of life questionnaires, and other assessments that are a part of this study * For brachytherapy arms, patient must be technically suitable for brachytherapy according to investigator, in terms of bladder function and prostate size. Exclusion Criteria: * High metastatic burden defined as 5 or more bone metastases or visceral metastases * Contraindications to EBRT such as active inflammatory bowel disease or previous pelvic radiation * For Brachytherapy Arms =: Any prior Transurethral resection of prostate
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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British Columbia Cancer Agency Center for the Southern Interior
RECRUITINGKelowna, British Columbia, V1Y5L3, Canada
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Fraser Valley Cancer Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSurrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver Cancer Center
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver Island Cancer Center
RECRUITINGVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
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