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Study of External Beam Radiation Therapy With and Without Hormonal Therapy to Treat Prostate Cancer

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Summary

This clinical study was to determine if the use of 6 months of total androgen suppression (hormonal therapy) when added to radiation therapy for localized-high risk prostate cancer would improve overall survival.

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This was a randomized study comparing external beam radiation therapy with total androgen ablation for 6 months with radiation therapy alone. Drugs were given 2 months prior, 2 months during, and 2 months after radiation therapy. Eulexin and Lupron or Zoladex was used in this study.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Biopsy proven prostate cancer
Negative bone scan
Lymph nodes by CT or MRI
Adequate blood work
Performance Status - ECOG 0-1
Life expectancy of at least 10 years
>40 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

Prior history of malignancy
Prior hormonal therapy or chemotherapy
Prior pelvic radiation therapy
Unable to tolerate lying still 5-10 minutes/day

Study is for people with:

Prostate Cancer

Phase:

Phase 3

Estimated Enrollment:

206

Study ID:

NCT00116220

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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There is 1 Location for this study

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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Study is for people with:

Prostate Cancer

Phase:

Phase 3

Estimated Enrollment:

206

Study ID:

NCT00116220

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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