This study is evaluating whether virtual high dose rate (HDR) CyberKnife prostate treatment is as effective as actual high dose rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy.
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About the trial for Prostate Cancer
Eligible Conditions
Prostate Cancer · Prostatic Neoplasms
Treatment Groups
This trial involves a single treatment. Treatment is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are in Phase 2 and have already been tested with other people.
Main TreatmentA portion of participants receive this new treatment to see if it outperforms the control.
Control TreatmentAnother portion of participants receive the standard treatment to act as a baseline.
Eligibility
This trial is for male patients aged 18 and older. There are 6 eligibility criteria to participate in this trial as listed below.
Inclusion & Exclusion Checklist
Mark “yes” if the following statements are true for you:
Patients must sign a study-specific informed consent form prior to study entry.
Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate, clinical stage T1b - T2b (AJCC 6th Edition, see Appendix II), NX/N0, M0.
Karnofsky performance status > 80.
Patient must be ≥ 18 years of age.
Gleason Sum < or = 7
Prostate-specific antigen < or = 20 ng/ml
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Odds of Eligibility
Unknown<50%
Be sure to apply to 2-3 other trials, as you have a low likelihood of qualifying for this one.Apply To This Trial
Please note that timelines for treatment and screening will vary by patient
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: varies
Reporting: 5 years
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 5 years
This trial has approximate timelines as follows: 3 weeks for initial screening, variable treatment timelines, and reporting: 5 years.
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Measurement Requirements
This trial is evaluating whether Treatment will improve 1 primary outcome in patients with Prostate Cancer. Measurement will happen over the course of 5 years.
To evaluate the effects of CK prostate radiosurgery in terms of morbidity/QOL, relative to other commonly used methods of prostate cancer treatment and the pattern of PSA decline and biochemical relapse-free survival thereafter.
5 YEARS
5 YEARS
Who is running the study
Principal Investigator
C. T.
Carlyn Tripp, Donald Fuller, M.D.
CyberKnife Centers of San Diego
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Are there any geographic restrictions to consider when applying for this trial?
Patients from any state can participate in this trial, so long as they are able to attend all treatment sessions.
Will my insurance cover participating in this trial?
In order to understand how insurance coverage works for this trial, you will need to contact the study coordinator.
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