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New adaptive radiation trial aims to cut prostate cancer treatment time without sacrificing quality of life

NCT ID NCT06355050

Disease control Sponsor: Jena University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a new type of radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer that delivers very high doses in just a few sessions. The radiation machine adjusts the beam daily based on the patient's anatomy, aiming to protect healthy tissue. Researchers will track quality of life and side effects in 150 patients across Germany and compare them to standard radiation approaches.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
ultrahypofractionated adaptive radiation therapy (Varian Ethos device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a shorter, more precise radiation treatment for early prostate cancer with fewer side effects and better quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase observational study with no control group, so results may not prove superiority over standard radiation. Side effects from high-dose radiation remain possible.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2032

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

* low / intermediate risk prostate cancer * prostate volume \< 100 ccm

Ages

18 to 120 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * no androgen deprivation therapy within the last 2 months prior to RT * good performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, ECOG, 0/1) * no secondary malignancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adaptive radiotherapy Prostate cancer Quality of life

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology, Jena University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Jena, Germany

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