Understanding toxicity in prostate cancer treatment
Official title: Radiation Induced Toxicity in Prostate Cancer
Run by University Medical Center Groningen · NCT03034187 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how treatment for prostate cancer affects patients' side effects and quality of life over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Medical Center Groningen Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Groningen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1999 |
| Main results expected | January 2025 |
| Study ends | January 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 18, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT03034187 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include prostate cancer patients who have undergone curative treatment, including those with positive lymph nodes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not receiving curative treatment or those with non-prostate cancers will 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 observational study aims to gather insights into the development and progression of toxicity experienced by patients after curative treatment for prostate cancer. Participants will be enrolled in a Standard Follow-up Programme (SFP) and will complete weekly questionnaires to assess patient-rated toxicity. Additionally, biweekly evaluations by radiation oncologists will provide physician-rated toxicity scores. The study focuses on both acute and late toxicity, as well as the impact on quality of life for these patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the management of toxicity in prostate cancer patients, leading to improved quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on toxicity in cancer treatments, this specific approach focusing on a structured follow-up program is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All curative treated patients with prostatecancer( with positive lymph nodes) * All patients who will be treated with RT( including post-operative, adjuvant treatments) * Are willing to fill in toxicity and QOL-questionnarys (QLQ-PR25 en de QLQ-C30) Exclusion Criteria: Patients who are not willing to fill in toxicity and QOL-questionnarys Patients who will not get RT Non-curative or palliative treated patients (with bone mestasis) Non-prostate cancer-patients
Where it's running
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University Medical Center Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: S. Aluwini, MD PhD
- Email: s.al-uwini@umcg.nl
- Phone: +31503612346
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.