Neoplasms

Urinary Tract, Sexual Organs, and Pregnancy Conditions

All Conditions

Prostatic Neoplasms

Adenocarcinoma

Carcinoma

Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

Neoplasms by Histologic Type

Patients will be treated using volumetric intensity-modulated arc radiotherapy (IGRT-VMAT) with emphasis on normal tissue sparing and delivery accuracy via the use of devices that ensure stability and beam location reproducibility. Patients will be treated with 45 Gy in five fractions of 9 Gy over 5 consecutive days.

Previously untreated patients with prostate cancer will be treated with 45 Gy in five fractions of 9 Gy over 5 consecutive days.

IGRT 45 Gy in 5 fractions of 9 Gy

Patients enrolled in the study will undergo IGRT-VMAT with state-of-the-art treatment-planning and quality assurance procedures with emphasis on normal tissue sparing and delivery accuracy via the use of devices that ensure stability and beam location reproducibility.

Image-guided, volumetric intensity-modulated arc radiotherapy (IGRT-VMAT)

A rectal balloon with air filling will be used for prostate target immobilization and anatomical reproducibility.

Rectal balloon with air filling

A urethral catheter loaded with beacon transponders will be used to ensure set-up reproducibility and online target tracking.

Urethral catheter loaded with beacon transponders

Carlo Greco, MD

The present study evaluates the clinical outcomes following definitive ultra-high dose per fraction external beam radiation therapy delivered in patients with organ-confined adenocarcinoma of the prostate.

Patients enrolled in the study will undergo image-guided, volumetric intensity-modulated arc radiotherapy (IGRT-VMAT) with state-of-the-art treatment-planning and quality assurance procedures with emphasis on normal tissue sparing and delivery accuracy via the use of devices that ensure stability and beam location reproducibility. A rectal balloon with air filling will be used for prostate target immobilization and anatomical reproducibility, while a urethral catheter loaded with beacon transponders will be used to ensure set-up reproducibility and online target tracking. Previously untreated patients with prostate cancer will be treated with 45 Gy in five fractions of 9 Gy over 5 consecutive days.

Patients will be followed at one month post-treatment and every 3 months for up to 12 months (+/- 4 weeks) and every 6 months (+/- 6 weeks) thereafter. Acute and late toxicity evaluations will focus, though not exclusively, on urinary, rectal and sexual functions and will be assessed through validated Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC), International prostate symptom score (IPSS) and International index of erectile function (IIEF) questionnaires. Serum Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) values will be drawn on the same schedule as clinical follow-up. Patients will be continuously monitored for a minimum of 5 years.

Hypofractionated Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) With Organ Motion Mitigation and Urethral Sparing for Prostate Cancer

Fundacao Champalimaud

Director of Clinical Research

Genital Neoplasms, Male

Urogenital Neoplasms

Genital Diseases

Genital Diseases, Male

Urogenital Diseases

Prostatic Diseases

Male Urogenital Diseases

Patients will be treated using image-guided, volumetric intensity-modulated arc radiotherapy (IGRT-VMAT) with emphasis on normal tissue sparing and delivery accuracy via the use of devices that ensure stability and beam location reproducibility. Patients will be treated with a single fraction at a prescription dose of 24 Gy.

Previously untreated patients with prostate cancer will be treated with 24Gy in in one session.

IGRT 24 Gy Single dose

Manuela Seixas

The present study evaluates clinical outcomes and treatment-related toxicity following definitive ultra-high single dose external beam radiotherapy delivered to patients with low- or intermediate-risk adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Modern computer-driven technology enables the implementation of ultra-high Single-Dose Image-Guided Radiotherapy (SD-IGRT) safely.

Prostate cancer patients classified according to the current National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines as low or intermediate risk (biopsy Gleason score of ≤7 and/or Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) level ≤20 ng/mL and/or Stage T1, T2a, T2b or T2c) are eligible for this study.

Patients will undergo SD-IGRT with volumetric intensity-modulated arc radiotherapy (VMAT) with state-of-the-art treatment-planning and quality assurance procedures. Emphasis is placed on normal tissue sparing and delivery accuracy via the use of devices that ensure stability and beam location reproducibility. A rectal balloon with air filling will be used for prostate target immobilization and anatomical reproducibility, while a urethral catheter loaded with beacon transponders will be used to ensure set-up reproducibility and online target tracking. Previously untreated patients with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer will receive 24 Gy in a single-dose.

Patients will be followed at one month post-treatment and every 3 months for up to 12 months (+/- 4 weeks) and every 6 months thereafter. Acute and chronic toxicity evaluations will focus, though not exclusively, on urinary, rectal and sexual functions and will be assessed through validated EPIC questionnaires. Serum PSA values will be drawn on the same schedule as clinical follow-up. A multi-parametric MRI will be performed at baseline, and at 6, 12 and 24 months following intervention. The study will be continuously monitored for a minimum of 5 years.

The present phase II study evaluates the clinical outcomes and potential treatment-related toxicity following definitive ultra-high dose single fraction external beam radiation therapy (SDRT) in patients with localized adenocarcinoma of the prostate. A large body of data suggests that extreme hypofractionated radiation schedules, which employ ultra-high dose per fraction (≥7 Gy) in a small number of fractions (≤5), appear equal or superior to conventionally-fractionated (1.8-2.0 Gy/fraction) and moderately hypo-fractionated schemes (2.5-3.5 Gy/fraction) in terms of both tumor control and toxicity profiles. Modern computer-driven technology enables the implementation of ultra-high hypofractionated Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) safely. The Radiation Oncology team at Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown has been engaged in a large phase II study (HYPO) of extreme hypofractionation (9Gyx5) which accrued over 200 cases and, with a median follow-up of over 3 years, showed the safety and efficacy of this approach. The feasibility of SDRT in localized prostate cancer has been tested by the in a randomized phase II trial (PROSINT) comparing extreme hypofractionation as per the HYPO trial regimen vs. a single dose of 24Gy. While the long-term results of this study are still pending, its toxicity profile in both arms has been extremely good with no G3 adverse events at 2 years and superimposable biochemical response between the two regimens. Taken together, these observations provide the basis for the prospective clinical studies proposed herein.

Patients enrolled in the study will undergo image-guided, volumetric intensity-modulated arc radiotherapy (IGRT-VMAT) with state-of-the-art treatment-planning and quality assurance procedures with emphasis on normal tissue sparing and delivery accuracy via the use of devices that ensure stability and beam location reproducibility. A rectal balloon with air filling will be used for prostate target immobilization and anatomical reproducibility, while a urethral catheter loaded with beacon transponders will be used to ensure set-up reproducibility and online target tracking. Previously untreated patients with low and intermediate risk (NCCN criteria) localized prostate cancer will be treated with 24 Gy SDRT.

Patients will be followed at one and three months post-treatment, every 3 months for up to 12 months (+/- 4 weeks) and every 6 months thereafter. Acute and chronic toxicity evaluations will focus, though not exclusively, on urinary, rectal and sexual functions and will be assessed through validated EPIC questionnaires. Serum PSA values will be drawn on the same schedule as clinical follow-up. A multiparametric MRI will be performed at baseline, and at 6, 12 and 24 months following intervention. The study will be continuously monitored for a minimum of 5 years.

Phase II Study of Single-Dose Image-Guided Radiotherapy (SDRT) for Prostate Cancer

Phase II Study of Single-Dose Image-Guided Radiotherapy (SDRT) With Urethral Sparing for Localized Prostate Cancer

Comparison of treatment related adverse events as measured by Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Effects v4.0 over a 5 year time frame.

Quality of life is measured on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher scores representing a higher quality of life.

Sexual function is measured on a scale of 0 to 75, with higher scores representing higher sexual function.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
Hypofractionated Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) With Organ Motion Mitigation and Urethral Sparing for Prostate Cancer	NCT02761889	Adenocarcinoma ...	IGRT 45 Gy in 5... Image-guided, v... Rectal balloon ... Urethral cathet...	40 Years -	Fundacao Champalimaud
Hypofractionated Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) With Organ Motion Mitigation and Urethral Sparing for Prostate Cancer	NCT02761889	Adenocarcinoma ...	IGRT 45 Gy in 5... Image-guided, v... Rectal balloon ... Urethral cathet...	40 Years -	Fundacao Champalimaud
Phase II Study of Single-Dose Image-Guided Radiotherapy (SDRT) for Prostate Cancer	NCT04035642	Prostate Cancer	IGRT 24 Gy Sing... Image-guided, v... Rectal balloon ... Urethral cathet...	18 Years -	Fundacao Champalimaud

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