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Filter by:This research will study a custom device developed to detect if any prostate cancer tissue is left behind when the prostate is removed. This device is called an Electrical Impedance Imaging (EII) probe.
This clinical trial evaluates the effects of an empty bladder versus (vs.) a full bladder prior to undergoing a computed tomography (CT) simulation for radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer. Radiation therapy is a commonly used treatment for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prior to initiation of a course of radiotherapy, all patients with prostate cancer undergo a CT simulation that allows for computer-based optimization of radiation dose delivery to the target tissue (i.e., prostate) and simultaneous dose minimization to surrounding normal tissues, such as bladder and rectum. Patients are typically given standard instructions for preparation to present with a reproducible full bladder at the time of CT simulation and for each subsequent radiation treatment appointment. The goal of bladder distension is to displace portions of the bladder and bowel away from the highest dose radiation delivery to the prostate. However, as typical urinary symptoms related to radiotherapy develop during treatment, some patients are unable to reproduce the bladder distention achieved at the time of CT simulation. This can result in increased daily treatment time, sub-optimal reproducibility of patient internal anatomy, and increased stress for patients and radiation therapy staff. This trial will evaluate the effects of an empty bladder vs. a full bladder prior to CT simulation and radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer and how it effects patient reported outcomes.
This French non-interventional prospective multicenter cohort study is conducted to study the added value of olaparib in the treatment of patients with mCRPC in the real world setting in terms of treatment sequencing, effectiveness, safety and BRCA testing patterns and thus inform future clinical practice.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the anti-tumor activity of bortezomib in participants with Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) with PTEN Deletion. The main question[s] it aims to answer is if the use of bortezomib will result in a decline in PSA for participants. Participants will receive a sub-cutaneous injection of bortezomib for up 8 cycles. Each cycle is about 21 days.
Scientific Rationale: High risk localized prostate cancer (PCa) is associated with higher rates of biochemical recurrence, clinical recurrence, metastasis and PCa-specific death. Novel hormone therapies(NHT) have shown a significant survival advantage with respect to classical ADT in later stages of PCa and have already been investigated in neoadjuvant setting. PURPOSE: To assess antitumor effect by measuring pathological tumor volume with pathological downstaging following radical prostatectomy + pelvic lymph-node dissection (RP + PLND) for high-risk localized prostate cancer patients.
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two dose schedules of stereotactic radiation therapy in patients with localized prostate cancer. Historically, external beam radiation to treat localized prostate cancer was given in small treatments over a period of multiple weeks. Recent studies have shown that with newer technologies and better understanding of how prostate cancer responds to radiation, the same effective dose can be given in as few as 5 treatments. This study is comparing this newer standard course of 5 treatments with an even shorter course of just 2 treatments. The dose for the 2 treatments is based on a form of internal radiation called brachytherapy, but in this study, that dose will be given using external radiation, without the need for invasive procedures. In order to make sure that the radiation therapy is given in a way that minimizes the risk of side effects to the surrounding organs, including the rectum and bladder, prior to radiation a hydrogel material will be inserted behind the prostate in order to distance the rectum further from the prostate gland, and small gold markers will be inserted into the prostate to decrease any possible movement during treatment. The main questions are whether 2-treatment radiation is tolerated as well and is as effective at treating prostate cancer, compared to the standard 5-treatment course of radiation.
The ADAPT study is an observational study of apalutamide, which can be given to patients with hormone sensitive metastatic prostate cancer as standard of care. The clinical decision for patients to have apalutamide as part of their management plan will be decided by the clinician. The patient will only be approached about the ADAPT study if they decide they want to have apalutamide as part of their management. The aims of the ADAPT study include documenting the biochemical effectiveness, as determined by the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) and impact of apaluatmide on health related quality of life. The blood test for PSA is regularly monitored as standard of care. Additionally, the impact of apalutamide on fatigue, cognitive function, patients reported outcomes, health related quality of life will be evaluated using patient questionnaires answered at defined timepoints. The questionnaires will be sent either electronically or via post at week 12, 24, 36, 48, 72 and 104 weeks after commencement of apalutamide. Currently, the majority of data regarding tolerability and biochemical response to apalutamide has been from large phase III trials, where there are strict eligibility criteria. Real-world data as from the ADAPT study can provide valuable complementary data to randomised controlled trials, which can be used to address the 'generalizability' limitations of randomised control trials and can provide evidence on the external validity of their findings. This information can advance knowledge of patterns of care, treatment effectiveness and side-effects and inform clinical practice to improve outcomes.
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and effects of an adapted Exercising Together, a partnered resistance training program, on the physical and mental health of prostate cancer survivors and their informal caregiver. The Exercising Together program is designed to promote teamwork during supervised group exercise classes delivered remotely through videoconferencing software. The intervention period will be 3-months with a 3-month follow-up.
This phase I trial tests the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of online dietary and resistance training to improve physical function in older (greater than or equal to 65-years old) cancer survivors. Declines in adequate protein and calorie intake results in faster loss of muscle mass and physical functioning in older adults. A novel approach to improving physical function in older cancer survivors (OCS) is to utilize online, tailored education and counseling from registered dietitians and exercise scientists, to improve dietary intake (protein intake, diet quality) and participation in resistance exercise. The purpose of this study is to help researchers learn whether an online dietary and resistance training intervention improves diet, exercise, physical function, and health outcomes in OCS.
This clinical trial aims to design and validate an adaptive virtual consultation tool (AVCT) for men with prostate cancer (PC). An AVCT utilizes health literacy assessments in combination with learning preferences and individual disease characteristics to provide focused and guided knowledge on PC tailored to the individual patient. Using an AVCT to enhance patient education may improve patient understanding and result in higher patient satisfaction with treatment decisions amongst men with PC.