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Pilot Study of Whole Gland Salvage HDR Prostate Brachytherapy for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Summary
Radiation therapy is considered a standard treatment option for the management of localized prostate cancer. Among the 20-30% of patients who recur, there is no consensus on the optimal salvage therapy. Salvage options available for isolated local recurrence include; temporary or permanent implantation of radioactive seeds into the prostate, complete removal of the prostate gland, use of low temperatures to treat the disease (cryotherapy), and high frequency ultrasound to treat the disease. There are risks of complications associated with all these treatments, and there is presently no consensus as to which treatment is the best. The aim of this pilot study is to look at the feasibility and toxicities of whole gland salvage treatment of the prostate using temporary implantation of radioactive seeds into the prostate.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2014-08
Completion Date
2027-08-30
Last Updated
2024-11-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
HDR brachytherapy
Whole gland salvage
Locations (1)
Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada