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RECRUITING
NCT07293585
PHASE3

Vascular Optimized Radiotherapy Tuned to Critical Structures for Erectile Function Using High-Precision X-Ray Treatment

Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

With people living longer after being treated for prostate cancer, quality of life has become a concern when considering the treatment plan. Sometimes after radiation therapy, patients may experience problems that affect the urinary and bowel systems, along with sexual function. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is a type of radiation technique that delivers five high doses of radiation. At University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), we have the option to administer SBRT in both our CT-guided and MRI-guided radiation machines. This trial aims to determine the most effective method for protecting the nerves and blood vessels essential for erectile function, utilizing a technique known as neurovascular sparing. This technique uses images (i.e., MRI) to map the neurovascular bundles of nerves and blood vessels, which are crucial for erectile function. "Adapting" the radiotherapy treatment for each of these five treatment sessions could enable a more precise delivery of your radiation treatment that is customized based on your internal anatomy immediately before the treatment starts. This is also a standard and low-risk intervention used in many different types of cancer. However, it is a very labor-intensive and time-consuming procedure that requires a team of experts to work together before each of your radiotherapy sessions. We are unsure if the increased complexity associated with this adaptive treatment reduces side effects.

Key Details

Gender

MALE

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

200

Start Date

2025-12-16

Completion Date

2036-12-16

Last Updated

2025-12-19

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

RADIATION

Neurovascular sparing stereotactic body radiation therapy

Use of adaptive radiotherapy

Locations (1)

University of California at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, United States