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PAE + Radiation for Prostate Cancer

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Nainesh S Parikh, MD, MBA
Research Sponsored by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histologically or cytologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma in the very low or low or favorable intermediate risk risk stratification groups (i.e. Gleason Grade groups 1 and 2) who are eligible for and who select XRT as their cancer management method.
Prostate larger than 60 grams but less than 150 grams, as assessed by imaging scans
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at 12 weeks
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether a new treatment for prostate cancer, called Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE), is effective. PAE will be given to patients before they start radiation therapy. Patients will be followed for six and twelve weeks after PAE to see how well the treatment works.

Who is the study for?
Men with low to intermediate-risk prostate cancer who choose radiation therapy and have a prostate size between 60-150 grams. They must understand the study and consent to participate, have normal organ function, an AUA or IPSS Score of 15 or more, and be able to undergo PAE within 6-12 weeks before radiotherapy.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) performed prior to radiation therapy can improve outcomes for patients with prostate cancer. Participants will receive PAE by Interventional Radiology followed by regular check-ups leading up to their definitive radiotherapy.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include discomfort at the embolization site, minor bleeding, infection risk from catheter placement for PAE, fatigue from radiation therapy, as well as potential urinary issues related to both treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My prostate cancer is low risk and I've chosen radiation therapy.
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My prostate is between 60 and 150 grams in size.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in International Prostate Symptom Score
Secondary outcome measures
Change in American Urologic Association Score
Prostate Volume Reduction after PAE

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants who receive PAE with Merit Medical Embospheres.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Radiation Therapy
2017
Completed Phase 3
~7250

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Who is running the clinical trial?

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research InstituteLead Sponsor
543 Previous Clinical Trials
135,456 Total Patients Enrolled
27 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
4,158 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Nainesh S Parikh, MD, MBAPrincipal InvestigatorMoffitt Cancer Center

Media Library

Radiation Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04879940 — Phase 2
Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Radiation Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04879940 — Phase 2
Radiation Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04879940 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any vacancies for individuals interested in participating in this research?

"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is currently recruiting participants. It was initially posted in February of 2022 and most recently updated at the end of August that same year."

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Has Radiation Therapy been officially validated by the FDA?

"With only some data indicating safety, we have assessed radiation therapy as having a rating of 2. Due to being in Phase 2 clinical trials, there is no evidence supporting its efficacy yet."

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What is the aggregate number of people participating in this research?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial is actively enrolling patients, as evidenced by the information posted on clinicialtrials.gov; it was created on February 23rd 2022 and most recently revised August 18th of this year. A total of 26 participants are needed for the experiment to be conducted at a single site."

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~3 spots leftby Aug 2024