Second chance: precise radiation aims to tame recurrent prostate cancer
NCT ID NCT03246802
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a high-dose radiation implant (brachytherapy) for men whose prostate cancer returned after standard external beam radiation. About 30 participants will receive this targeted treatment to the exact spot of recurrence, identified by advanced MRI. The goal is to control the cancer while limiting side effects, though lifelong monitoring is still needed.
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Study facts
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- 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 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2018
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2037
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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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45 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>45 and Life expectancy \>10 years * Previous External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) or LDR brachytherapy w * \> 3 year interval since EBRT or LDR Brachytherapy * No late toxicity from prior EBRT ≥ grade 2 * PSA \> nadir + 2 ng/ml and \< 10 ng/ml * PSA Doubling time \> 6 months * Radiographic evidence corresponding with site of recurrence in an under-dosed or untreated site. The recurrence should correspond to the site of original disease or be located in the seminal vesical +/- adjacent prostate as only area of recurrence (i.e. unifocal recurrence). * Per Investigator, recurrence is suitable for implant with HDR brachytherapy and patient is suitable for procedure under anesthesia, spinal or general. * Negative staging of the abdomen/pelvis and bones. * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Not compliant with criteria above * Unable to give informed consent
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BCCA Center for the Southern Interior
RECRUITINGKelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 5L3, Canada
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