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Ultra Hypofractionnated Radiotherapy With HDR Brachytherapy Boost.

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy
Localized Prostate Carcinoma
Hypofractionation
Radiotherapy Side Effect
Brachytherapy
Interventions
Radiation: grade and compare reported side effects between groups
Registration Number
NCT05786742
Lead Sponsor
CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval
Brief Summary

Phase 1-2 study, comparing ultra-hypofractionnated (UH) to a moderately hypofractionnated (MH) radiation therapy, with image guided HDR prostate brachytherapy. Using iso-equivalent doses, a non-inferiority analysis will be done in order to prove UH non-inferior to MH, toxicity wise. Acceptability, tolerability, acute and late toxicity will be reported. MRI visible dominant intra-prostatic lesion will be outlines and variability between radiation oncologists and radiologists will be reported. As secondary objective, biochemical and clinical failure free survival will be reported at 5 \& 10 years.

Detailed Description

Phase 1 : consists in a feasibility study (First 28 patients).

Phase 2 : monocentric prospective comparative cohort study.

Recruitment :

* "Centre intégré de cancérologie du CHU de Québec-Université Laval."

* Recruitment period: December 2015 to June 2023

Brachytherapy :

* Implantation under general or spinal anesthesia

* Foley catheter insertion in bladder.

* TRUS prostate localisation.

* Prostate volume measurement.

* Gold fiducial markers (3) insertion.

* Prostate brachytherapy catheters (14 à 21) insertion.

* Cystoscopy for bladder and urethra integrity control.

* Re-insertion of foley catheter after cystoscopy.

Planning imaging: TRUS or CT scan (has needed).

Structures delineation by radiation oncologist (brachytherapist).

* Prostate

* Seminale vesicles

* Rectum

* Colon sigmoïde

* Bladder

* Urethra

* Penile bulb

Dosimetric optimisation

* Oncentra Prostate v. 4.2.2 d'Elekta brachytherapy (Veenendaal, The Netherlands)

* Oncentra Brachy version 4.6 (if under CT scan).

Treatment (brachytherapy dose delivery).

* 15 Gy in one fraction

* Direct interstitial dose monitoring (20 patients or more). Fiber-optic dosimeter inserted in prostate brachytherpy catheter for live dose delivery mesurements.

Foley ablation under full bladder, same day or day after therapy.

Radiotherapy:

* Via IMRT, VMAT or SBRT technics.

* Dose : 25 Gy in 5 fractions administered over a 7 days period. 2 to 3 fractions separated by 2 days, weekend break.

* PTV includes prostate and the first centimeter of seminal vesicle.

Simulation

* one week post brachytherapy

* standard has described in the department procedure manual.

* maximal CT scan slice thickness : 2-3mm.

* uretro-graphy done to identify urogenital sphincter.

Multiparametric MRI

* If no counter-indication and available,

* a T2 tridimensional sequence for prostate delineation

* slice thickness : 1 mm.

* a diffusion weighted sequence will be done.

* a DTI with tractography can be done optionally.

* contrast media (gadolinium) is optional.

Physique

* Linac energy (between 6 MV to 18 MV).

* ARC therapy technique will be used

* planification softwares: Éclipse, Pinnacle or Raystation.

* Portal (kV-kV) imagery will be used for marker match.

* CBCT will be done at each fraction delivered.

Clinical and dosimetric data will be collected prior treatment.

Primary objectives :

* Toxicity analysis will be quantitatively evaluated using CTCAE (v5) at 1, 2 and 5 years post-therapy, and has needed at FU visits. Kaplan-Meier statistical analysis will be used to report toxicity evolution through time.

* median IPSS scores will be reported at 3, 6, 12 months and yearly (1, 2, 3, 4 et 5) post-therapy. IPSS median time to baseline return will be calculated.

* IPSS urinary scores, sexual function (SHIM) and GI toxicity (CTCAE-v5) and quality of life questionnaires ( EPIC-26) will be given at 3, 6 months and yearly thereafter (1, 2, 3, 4 et 5) post-treatment.

Secondary objectives : Biochemical disease-free survival has per Phoenix definition (by American Society of Radiation Oncology - ASTRO) recommendation will be reported using Kaplan-Meier analysis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
205
Inclusion Criteria
  • Biopsy proven Prostate adenocarcinoma
  • Stage T1c, T2 (Annex 2)
  • Stage Nx or N0
  • Stage Mx or M0
  • PSA < 20ng/ml
  • Gleason Score 6 or 7
  • Having the ability to sing a written consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18ans
  • Clinical Stage T3 or T4
  • Stage N1
  • Stage M1
  • PSA > 20
  • Gleason Score 8 to 10
  • IPSS Score > 20 alpha-blocking medication.
  • Prior pelvic radiotherapy.
  • History of active collagenosis (Lupus, Sclerodermia, Dermatomyosis)
  • Past history of Inflammatory Bowell Disease
  • Bilateral hip prosthesis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ultra hypo fractionation radiation therapygrade and compare reported side effects between groupscomparative PRO's of 25 Gy in 5 daily fractions (Ultra hypo fractionation) administered to prostate and 1st centimeter of proximal seminal vesicle, starting mid week and ending mid following week.
moderate hypo fractionation radiation therapygrade and compare reported side effects between groupsPRO's of moderate hypo fractionation, 37,5 Gy in 15 or 36 Gy in 12 daily fractions administered 5 days per week.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
urinary toxicity analysis (IPSS)at 5 years

median IPSS scores will be reported post-therapy and compare between arms at 5 years post-therapy

GU toxicity analysis (CTCAE)at 5 years post-therapy

quantitatively evaluated using CTCAE (v5) and compare between arms

GI toxicity analysis (CTCAE)at 5 years post-therapy

quantitatively evaluated using CTCAE (v5) and compare between arms

sexual function analysis (SHIM)at 5 years

median SHIM scores will be reported post-therapy and compare between arms at 5 years post-treatment

quality of life questionnaires analysis (EPIC26)at 5 years

median EPIC26 scores will be reported post-therapy and compare between arms at 5 years post-treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical outcomesat 10 years

Biochemical disease-free survival has per Phoenix definition (by American Society of Radiation Oncology - ASTRO) will be reported using Kaplan-Meier analysis, as well for disease free survival, metastasis free survival and overall survival.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHUdeQuebec

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Quebec, Canada

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