Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

Daily adaptive radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Official title: Daily Adaptive Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer With Urethral Sparing: A Prospective Trial Using an Individualized Approach to Reduce Urinary Toxicity

Run by Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company · NCT05804318 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new daily radiation treatment for men with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer to see if it can reduce urinary side effects while still effectively targeting the cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment132 (estimated)
SponsorVarian, a Siemens Healthineers Company
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations8 sites (Duarte, California and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 13, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 2027
Study endsOctober 2031
Registry record updatedSeptember 9, 2026
Trial IDNCT05804318 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include men aged 18 and older with biopsy-proven NCCN low or intermediate risk prostate cancer and specific eligibility criteria regarding prostate volume and urinary function.

Probably not a fit

Patients with high-grade gastrointestinal or genitourinary toxicity, prior pelvic radiotherapy, or node-positive prostate cancer may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of daily adaptive stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with a focus on sparing the urethra in patients with low to intermediate risk localized prostate cancer. It aims to reduce the incidence of acute urinary side effects as reported by patients using the EPIC-26 questionnaire. The study is designed as a prospective, single-arm, multi-center trial, meaning it will involve multiple locations and will assess outcomes based on patient feedback. Participants will receive individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific prostate cancer characteristics.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce urinary side effects for patients undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

How similar studies have gone: While adaptive radiation therapy is an evolving field, this specific approach focusing on urethral sparing in prostate cancer is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient has NCCN low or intermediate risk prostate cancer that is biopsy proven.
2. Prostate volume is ≤80cc as assessed by MRI prior to radiotherapy.
3. AUA/IPSS score is ≤ 15.
4. ECOG performance status is ≤2 (or Karnofsky score is ≥60%).
5. Patient has no PIRADS 4 or 5 lesion on prostate MRI contacting the urethra (determined at physician discretion).
6. Patient has the ability to complete required patient questionnaires.
7. Patient age ≥ 18 years (or greater than the local age of majority).
8. Patient has the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient has baseline grade ≥3 GI or GU toxicity
2. Patient has had prior overlapping pelvic radiotherapy.
3. Patient has had prior transurethral resection of the prostate, prostate HIFU, or cryoablation.
4. Patient has node positive prostate cancer.
5. Patient has extracapsular extension (capsular abutment is permitted).
6. Patient has active inflammatory bowel disease or active collagen vascular disease.
7. Patient cannot undergo prostate MRI.
8. Patient cannot undergo prostate fiducial marker placement.
9. Patient has ongoing receipt of cytotoxic chemotherapy (androgen deprivation therapy is allowed).

Where it's running

  • Duarte Cancer Center
    Duarte, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center
    Irvine, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart gKAöR
    Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes (Saarland Univerisity Hospital)
    Homburg, Saarland, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Hospital Universitario de Navarra
    Pamplona, Navarre, Spain
    Recruiting
Show 2 more locations
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Active not recruiting
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Active not recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.