Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Treating Participants With Prostate Cancer High-Risk Features Following Radical Prostatectomy

Overview

About this study

This phase II trial studies how well hypofractionated radiation therapy works in treating participants with prostate cancer high-risk features following radical prostatectomy. Hypofractionated radiation therapy delivers higher doses of radiation therapy over a shorter period of time and may kill more tumor cells and have fewer side effects.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Histologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma at the time of surgery
  • Pathologic stages T2-T3b, N0-Nx-N1, M0-1 as staged by the pathology report (American Joint Committee on Cancer [AJCC] criteria 8th edition [Ed.])
  • One or more high risk features including: seminal vesicle invasion, extracapsular extension, positive margins, or a PSA post surgery between 0.2 and < 2.0
  • PSA values < 2 ng/ml within 90 days prior to enrollment. Obtained at least 6 weeks after surgery
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-2 assessed within 90 days of enrollment
  • Patients must sign Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved study specific informed consent
  • Patients must complete all required pre-entry tests within the specified time frames
  • Patients must be able to start treatment (androgen suppression [AS] or radiation) within 120 days of study registration
  • Members of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this trial
  • Patients from outside of the United States may participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous pelvic radiation
  • Prior androgen suppression therapy for prostate cancer for more than 6 months
  • Active rectal diverticulitis, Crohn?s disease affecting the rectum or ulcerative colitis (non-active diverticulitis and Crohn?s disease not affecting the rectum are allowed)
  • Prior systemic chemotherapy for prostate cancer
  • History of proximal urethral stricture requiring dilatation
  • Current and continuing anticoagulation with warfarin sodium (coumadin), heparin, low- molecular weight heparin, Clopidogrel bisulfate (plavix), or equivalent (unless it can be stopped to manage treatment related toxicity, to have a biopsy if needed, or place markers)
  • Major medical, addictive or psychiatric illness which in the investigator?s opinion, will prevent the consent process, completion of the treatment and/or interfere with follow-up. (Consent by legal authorized representative is not permitted for this study)
  • Evidence of any other cancer within the past 5 years and < 50% probability of a 5 year survival. (Prior or concurrent diagnosis of basal cell or non-invasive squamous cell cancer of the skin is allowed)
  • History of myocardial infarction or decompensated congestive heart failure (CHF) within the last 6 months

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Bradley Stish, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Carlos Vargas, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

(855) 776-0015

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Additional contact information

Cancer-related trials contact form

Phone: 855-776-0015 (toll-free)

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