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Brief Title: Stereotactic Hypofractionated Radiosurgery for Early Stage Prostate Cancer
Official Title: Phase 1 Study of Stereotactic Hypofractionated Radiosurgery of Low Grade Prostate Cancer/Early Stage
Study ID: NCT00969202
Brief Summary: The purpose of this trial is to evaluate a short course of very focused (stereotactic) external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of early stage prostate cancer. The investigators will gather scientific information about the tolerance and side effects this type of radiation. The investigators will then compare these results with those of standard 8 week course of external beam radiation therapy to see if this study treatment is equally or more effective in treating prostate cancer.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: MALE
Healthy Volunteers: No
San Diego Radiosurgery at Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, California, United States
Name: P. Brian Volpp, MD, MPH
Affiliation: San Diego Radiosurgery/X-Ray Medical Group-Radiation Oncology
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR