Status:
COMPLETED
Prostate Immobilization Device Used During Radiation Treatments to Decrease Rectal Bleeding
Lead Sponsor:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conditions:
Prostate Cancer
Eligibility:
MALE
31-80 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
During 3D-conformal external beam radiation therapy treatments for prostate cancer, the prostate gland moves. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the placement of a prostate immobilizati...
Detailed Description
* MRI using an endorectal coil done prior to treatment for staging. * Baseline Quality of Life (QOL) assessment will be completed prior to treatment. * Total androgen suppression is initiated and will...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Biopsy proven prostate cancer
- Clinical Stage T1 - T4
- Negative bone scan
- PSA and routine blood work
- \>30 years of age
- ECOG Performance 0,1, or 2
- No prior pelvic radiation
- No pacemaker
Exclusion
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns, or Ulcerative Colitis)
- Prostatic rectal fistula
- Stricture of anal canal
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00114985
Start Date
April 1 2001
End Date
October 1 2008
Last Update
May 3 2023
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