Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

MR-guided prostate radiotherapy in seven days

Official title: Prospective Study of MR-guided Prostate Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy in Seven Days

Run by Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel · NCT04896801 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to deliver prostate cancer radiation treatment in just seven days to see if it works well and causes fewer side effects for patients.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment132 (estimated)
SponsorUniversitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Brussels)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 10, 2021
Main results expectedFebruary 2025
Study endsFebruary 2030
Registry record updatedDecember 4, 2024
Trial IDNCT04896801 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adult males over 18 with histologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma, ranging from low to limited high-risk classifications.

Probably not a fit

Patients with advanced prostate cancer stages, significant comorbidities, or those who have undergone recent prostate procedures 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

The Proseven trial is a prospective interventional study aimed at evaluating the toxicity and efficacy of MR-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer. Patients will receive treatment in five daily fractions over a condensed treatment period of seven days, with a simultaneous integrated boost delivered to any dominant lesions. The study focuses on assessing acute gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicity using established clinical criteria, measured up to three months post-treatment. This innovative approach not only aims to improve treatment outcomes but also enhances patient convenience through a shorter overall treatment time.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a more effective and convenient option for patients with prostate cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar MR-guided radiotherapy approaches, indicating potential for success in this novel application.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 y
* Histologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma
* Low risk: cT1c-T2a, Gleason score 6, PSA \< 10ng/mL
* Favorable intermediate risk: 1 intermediate risk factor, Gleason 3+4 or less, \< 50% positive biopsy cores)
* Unfavorable intermediate risk: \> 1 intermediate risk factor, Gleason 4+3, \> 50% positive biopsy cores)
* Limited high risk: cT3a with PSA \< 40ng/mL or cT2a-c with a Gleason score \> 7 and/or a PSA \> 20ng/mL but \< 40ng/mL
* World Health Organization performance score 0-2
* Written informed consent

Intermediate risk factors: T2b-T2c, Gleason 7, PSA 10-20 ng/mL

Exclusion Criteria:

* Transurethral resection (TUR) \< 3months before SBRT
* International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) \> 19
* Prostate volume \> 100cc on transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)
* Stage cT3b-T4
* N1 disease (clinically or pathologically)
* M1 disease (clinically or pathologically)
* PSA \> 40ng/mL
* inflammatory bowel disease
* immunosuppressive medications
* prior pelvic RT
* contra-indications for MRI

Where it's running

  • Department of Radiotherapy, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Brussels, Belgium
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Mark De Ridder, MD — Department of Radiotherapy, UZ Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
  • Study coordinator: Mark De Ridder, MD
  • Email: mark.deridder@uzbrussel.be
  • Phone: 00324776041

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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.