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

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Medical Center Groningen
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Groningen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1999
Main results expectedJanuary 2025
Study endsJanuary 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 18, 2023
Trial IDNCT03034187 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

  • University Medical Center Groningen
    Groningen, Netherlands
    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.