Evaluating a new radiation treatment for recurrent prostate cancer after surgery

Daily-Adaptive Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Biochemically Recurrent, Radiologic Apparent Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy

Phase 2 Interventional University of Rochester · NCT05946824

This study is testing a new type of radiation treatment for men with recurring prostate cancer after surgery to see if it works better and is easier than the usual methods.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorUniversity of Rochester Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Rochester, New York)
Trial IDNCT05946824 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial is investigating a novel approach to treat recurrent prostate cancer in patients who have previously undergone surgery. It focuses on using Daily-Adaptive Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) with AI-assisted technology to deliver precise radiation doses over a shorter treatment period compared to traditional methods. The study will assess the safety and efficacy of this treatment in a two-cohort Phase II design, starting with a safety lead-in to evaluate potential toxicity. The goal is to improve patient outcomes while reducing the burden of lengthy treatment schedules.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are men with adenocarcinoma of the prostate who have had surgical resection and show evidence of recurrence in the prostate bed or regional nodes.

Not a fit: Patients with metastatic disease or those who have received prior radiation therapy to the pelvic region will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a more effective and less time-consuming option for patients with recurrent prostate cancer.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited evidence specifically for SBRT in this context, advances in imaging and AI-assisted therapies suggest potential for success based on related studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adenocarcinoma of the prostate with previous surgical resection
* Radiologically detected prostate bed OR regional nodal recurrence defined as iliac, obturator, perirectal or pre-sacral node generally encompassing below the aortic bifurcation
* Prostate bed recurrence as occurring within the region of the prostate or RTOG consensus definition of the surgical field
* At least two serum detectable PSA levels defined as \>0.02 ng/dl at least 30 days apart.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Metastatic disease
* Prior radiation therapy to the pelvis region
* Inflammatory bowel disease
* Hospitalization for a gastrointestinal diagnosis in the preceeding 3 months
* Hospitalization for a urinary tract issue / diagnosis in the preceeding 3 months
* PSA \>10 ng/dl at study entry,

Where this trial is running

Rochester, New York

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Recurrent Prostate Cancer After SurgeryStereotactic body radiation therapydaily-adaptive radiation therapyprostate cancerrecurrent prostate cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.