Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

The AIM Study: Assessing the Impact of Margin Reduction

Summary

This study will observe patients who receive external beam radiation for prostate cancer. These patients will be localized and tracked (targeted) with the Calypso 4D Localization System. These patients will have a uniform treatment plan with reduced PTVs (prostate treatment volume) and will be assessed at multiple time points for quality of life and side effects related to radiation therapy.

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EPIC surveys and adverse events recorded and categorized using the CTCAE v3.0 will be collected and summary statistics performed. The patient's individual tracking graphs will be evaluated for motion type and frequency.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients who are planning to receive external beam radiation of prostate
Patients who are to be implanted with Beacon Transponders in the prostate
18 years of age or older.
Histologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Ability to comply with study visit schedule.
Signed informed consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

Any patients who have received other investigational therapy within the last 60 days are excluded.
Individuals that have previously been implanted with permanent Beacon transponders are excluded.
Patients that have any prosthetic implants in the pelvic region that contain metal or conductive materials (e.g., an artificial hip).
Any other medical or other condition that would, at the discretion of the investigator, preclude the individual from participation in a clinical study.

Study is for people with:

Prostate Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

82

Study ID:

NCT00754000

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company

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There are 4 Locations for this study

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21st Century Oncology - Scottsdale
Scottsdale Arizona, 85251, United States
21st Century Oncology - Santa Monica
Santa Monica California, 90404, United States
21st Century Oncology
Cape Coral Florida, 33990, United States
21st Century Oncology - Plantation
Plantation Florida, 33324, United States

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Study is for people with:

Prostate Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

82

Study ID:

NCT00754000

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company

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