Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Evaluation of the Impact of Empty Versus Full Bladder in Patients With Prostate Cancer, RELIEF Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Mayo Clinic

Conditions:

Prostate Carcinoma

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This clinical trial evaluates the effects of an empty bladder versus (vs.) a full bladder prior to undergoing a computed tomography (CT) simulation for radiation therapy in patients with prostate canc...

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To determine whether an empty bladder during radiation therapy delivery for prostate cancer is non-inferior to standard bladder filling for change in patient-reported urinary sy...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \>= 18 years
  • Histological confirmation of prostate cancer
  • Planned definitive dose radiotherapy to the prostate
  • Note: Patients are eligible for enrollment if they are already enrolled or planned for enrollment on another interventional research protocol provided that other study protocol treatment does not require procedures or treatments that would be in conflict with the eligibility or treatment protocols for this study nor, in the judgement of the enrolling physician, affect primary study objectives of this study
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0, 1, or 2
  • Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
  • Provide written informed consent

Exclusion

  • Planned delivery of radiotherapy to pelvic lymph nodes
  • Planned brachytherapy treatment of the prostate
  • Significant urinary incontinence that precludes standard bladder filling
  • Evidence of direct bladder extension or bladder wall metastases from prostate cancer
  • Used indwelling or intermittent urinary catheterization at baseline
  • Prior pelvic radiotherapy such that any portion of the prostate received \> 5 Gy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 19 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 30 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

168 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06037863

Start Date

September 19 2023

End Date

December 30 2027

Last Update

November 21 2025

Active Locations (7)

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Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85259

2

Mayo Clinic in Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224-9980

3

Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea

Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States, 56007

4

Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56001