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Trial Comparing Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Versus Conformal Radiotherapy to Treat Prostate Cancer With Hypofractionated Schedule

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Registration Number
NCT02257827
Lead Sponsor
Gustavo Viani Arruda
Brief Summary

There is no randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT) versus the Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) in terms of toxicity and disease control. Data from retrospective studies show that IMRT reduces the risk of severe late complications. More recently, the results from the RTOG 0126 study have also confirmed the benefit from IMRT in reducing acute toxicity for prostate cancer treated with conventional dose escalation. Therefore, to investigate the real clinical benefit of the IMRT over 3DCRT using a hypofractionated schedule in prostate cancer, the investigators developed a RCT.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
220
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with diagnosis of prostate cancer
  • With age between 18-75 years classified in low
  • Intermediate and high-risk group according to their Gleason score
  • T stage and initial PSA (iPSA).
  • Low risk group included patients with Gleason score <7 / stage T1-T2a, and iPSA <10 ng/mL.
  • Intermediate risk included Gleason score < 7, or Stage T1-T2b, or iPSA level of 10-20 ng/mL
  • High-risk patients with Gleason score >7, or Stage > T2b, or iPSA >20 ng/mL.
  • All patients classified as high risk was submitted to the bone scans.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with metastases
  • Prior history of prostatectomy
  • Pelvic radiotherapy treatment
  • Chemotherapy treatment were excluded of this trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gastrointestinal and geniturinary acute toxicity6 months

The primary study outcome was acute treatment reactions from the beginning of treatment to 6 months after the end of treatment. Patients were seen weekly, or as required, during treatment by a radiation oncologist. Acute gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) toxicity were prospectively assessed and graded according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group scoring system for the rectum and bladder.

Gastrointestinal and geniturinary late toxicity24 months

Any toxicity developed after 6 months from radiotherapy treatment was considered as late toxicity. Late gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) toxicity were prospectively assessed and graded according to the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group scoring system for the rectum and bladder.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Biochemical control3 years

The Phoenix criteria ( nadir + 2 ng/ml of PSA) was used to define the biochemical control.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Medicine of Marilia

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Marilia, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Faculty of Medicine of Marilia
🇧🇷Marilia, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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