RecruitingPhase 2

Radiation Therapy Approaches for People With Prostate Cancer

Balancing Radiation Intensification and Quality of Life in Higher-Risk Prostate Cancer (The BALANCE-RT Trial)

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
No age limits stated
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

The purpose of the study is to explore the best ways of giving radiation therapy to balance cancer control and treatment side effects.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Non-metastatic prostate cancer. * Classified as unfavorable intermediate-, high-, or very high-risk prostate cancer according to NCCN risk stratification guidelines. (Note: cT3a or T3b by MRI or PSMA PET allowed) * Considered by the treating radiation oncologist as a suitable candidate for both HDR brachytherapy boost and SBRT Exclusion Criteria: * None

Study sites (7)

NJ

NY