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PAE + Radiation for Prostate Cancer
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.
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- I can undergo a procedure to block blood flow to my prostate within 6-12 weeks after my radiation therapy.I am currently on hormone therapy for my cancer.You have a high score on the AUA or IPSS test measuring urinary symptoms.I have low-grade prostate cancer and chose to monitor it rather than treat it immediately.My organ and bone marrow functions are normal.I have severe allergies to contrast dyes used in scans and cannot be pre-medicated for them.I had prostate surgery within the last 2 years.My prostate is larger than 150 grams.My prostate cancer is low risk and I've chosen radiation therapy.My prostate is between 60 and 150 grams in size.My prostate cancer is at an intermediate or high risk level.I currently have a urinary tract infection.I cannot have a specific prostate artery procedure within 1.5 to 3 months after my definitive radiation therapy.I have an active bladder stone or prostate infection.
- Group 1: Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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."
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."
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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