Cytoreductive Prostatectomy Versus Cytoreductive Prostate Irradiation As a Local Treatment Option for Metastatic Prostate Cancer: a Multicentric Feasibility Trial

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Prostate Cancer Metastatic
• Interventions: Procedure: radical prostatectomy; Radiation: Whole pelvis radiotherapy

• Registration Number: NCT03655886
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent

Brief Summary

According to the guidelines of the European Association of Urology (EAU), the first-line treatment for newly diagnosed mPC consists of immediate castration with the addition of docetaxel or abiraterone acetate. As seen in other well-known solid tumours - such as ovarian, colon and renal cancer - local treatment (LT) of the primary tumour could lead to a survival benefit compared to standard of care (SOC). Several retrospective studies have suggested a survival benefit of local treatment of the primary tumour with SOC versus SOC only in mPC. These patients also have less local symptoms of their disease, which has a major impact on quality of life (QoL). Several prospective studies have already been set up to compare either surgery or radiotherapy with the SOC. In expectation of their results and because randomization seems challenging, the investigators want to set up a trial to evaluate the feasibility of randomization between both local treatment groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2018-07-26
• Study Start: 2018-08-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2018-08-30
• Study First Posted: 2018-08-31
• Primary Completion: 2024-12-31
• Study Completion: 2024-12-31
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-20
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 43

Inclusion Criteria

• Male ≥18y
• Histologically proven PC
• Newly diagnosed metastatic PC as assessed by standard imaging (CT and bone scintigraphy) or PSMA PET-CT
• ECOG 0-1 (2 if related to local PC symptoms)
• Eligible for local treatment
• Written informed consent and able and willing to comply with protocol requirements

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous systemic treatment for PC except ADT started within 3 months before randomization
• Previous radiotherapy to the pelvis interfering with prostate irradiation
• Previous surgery in the pelvis interfering with radical prostatectomy
• Symptoms related to metastatic lesions, persisting for at least 2 weeks after initiation of ADT
• Metastatic brain disease, leptomeningeal disease or imminent spinal cord compression
• Previous or current malignant disease which is likely to interfere with LoMP II treatment or assessment
• Psychological disorder intervening with understanding the information or the informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Radical prostatectomy	radical prostatectomy	-
Radiotherapy	Whole pelvis radiotherapy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility of randomization between both treatment arms as assessed by the randomized proportion	48 months	In this trial we want to assess whether it is feasible to randomize patients into both treatment arms. All patients eligible for inclusion will be reported. The eventual proportion of randomized patients will be evaluated. Reasons for exclusion will be monitored.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Radiographic progression-free survival	48 months	Calculated starting from date of randomization to radiographic progression or death from any cause whichever occurred first
Clinical progression-free survival	48 months	Calculated starting from date of randomization to the date of radiographic progression, symptoms, initiation of new treatment, or death, whichever occurred first.
Quality of life (QLQ-C30 + QLQ-PR25)	48 months	Evaluation of quality of life will be done using the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) QLQ-C30 questionnaire, extended by the QLQ-PR25.
Acute and late toxicity due to local treatment	48 months	Early complications after radical prosatatectomy will be evaluated using the Clavien-Dindo classification for surgical complications.; Acute and late toxicity after radiotherapy will be evaluated using the Toxicity criteria of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). This outcome will be assessed descriptively, as a direct comparison between the two toxicity classifications would be inappropriate.

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Antwerp University Hospital; 🇧🇪 Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium

AZ Jan Palfijn; 🇧🇪 Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium

Leuven University Hospital; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium

AZ Sint-Jan; 🇧🇪 Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium

AZ Maria Middelares; 🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium

University Hospital Ghent; 🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium