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Brief Title: Comparison of Between ThinSeed™ and OncoSeed™ for Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy
Official Title: Comparison of Health Related Quality of Life and Other Clinical Parameters Between ThinSeed™ and OncoSeed™ for Permanent Low Dose Rate Implantation in Localized Prostate Cancer
Study ID: NCT01379742
Brief Summary: This study will investigate health related quality of life factors in patients undergoing low dose rate prostate brachytherapy. Patients will be randomized to Iodine-125 Thinstrand (for use with 20 g needles) or Rapidstrand (for use with standard 18 g needles). Urinary, bowel, sexual function and bother will be measured by the EPIC questionnaire at various time intervals.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 40 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: MALE
Healthy Volunteers: No
Chicago Prostate Center, Westmont, Illinois, United States
Name: Brian J Moran, MD
Affiliation: Chicago Prostate Center
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR