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Trial Title:
Image-guided Focal Dose Escalation- Primary pc Treated With Primary External Beam Hypofract.Stereotactic rt
NCT ID:
NCT06330909
Condition:
Prostate Cancer
Conditions: Official terms:
Prostatic Neoplasms
Conditions: Keywords:
Prostate Cancer
HypoFocal
HypoFocal-SBRT
Study type:
Interventional
Study phase:
N/A
Overall status:
Recruiting
Study design:
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention model:
Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description:
This is a prospective, randomized two arm phase III multicentre trial comparing
image-guided focal dose escalation using SBRT in patients with primary PCa treated with
primary external beam hypofractionated radiation therapy.
Patients will be randomized to either arm A (experimental intervention) or arm B (control
intervention).
Primary purpose:
Treatment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Intervention:
Intervention type:
Radiation
Intervention name:
Radiotherapy (RT) Arm A - IMRT/IGRT/SBRT
Description:
technique: IMRT/IGRT/SBRT
The HypoFocal-SBRT study combines ultra-hypofractionated RT / stereotactic body RT
(reduction of treatment time) with a focal RT dose escalation on intraprostatic tumor
sides by applying state of the art diagnostic imaging and most modern RT concepts.
Arm group label:
Arm A - IMRT/IGRT/SBRT
Other name:
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
Other name:
Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
Other name:
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
Intervention type:
Radiation
Intervention name:
Radiotherapy (RT) Arm B - IMRT/IGRT
Description:
technique: IMRT/IGRT
Moderate hypofractionated RT (MHRT), one option for the curative primary treatment of
PCa, which has been proven by several prospective trials and is recommended and carried
out worldwide.
Arm group label:
Arm B - IMRT/IGRT
Other name:
Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
Other name:
Image guided radiotherapy (IGRT)
Summary:
Technical advances in radiotherapy (RT) treatment planning and delivery have
substantially changed RT concepts for primary prostate cancer (PCa) by (i) enabling a
reduction of treatment time and by (ii) enabling a safe delivery of high RT doses.
Several studies proposed a dose-response relationship for patients with primary prostate
cancer (PCa) and especially in patients with high-risk features a dose escalation should
lead to improved tumor control. In parallel to the improvements in RT techniques,
diagnostic imaging techniques like multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and
positron-emission tomography (PET) evolved and enable an accurate depiction of the
intraprostatic tumor mass for the first time. The HypoFocal-SBRT study combines
ultra-hypofractionated RT / stereotactic body RT (reduction of treatment time) with a
focal RT dose escalation on intraprostatic tumor sides by applying state of the art
diagnostic imaging and most modern RT concepts. This novel concept will be compared with
moderate hypofractionated RT (MHRT), one option for the curative primary treatment of
PCa, which has been proven by several prospective trials and is recommended and carried
out worldwide. We suspect an increase in relapse-free survival (RFS) and we will also
assess quality of life in order to detect potential changes.
Detailed description:
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequent diagnosed malignancy in male patients in
Europe and radiation therapy (RT) is a main treatment option. Conventional RT for
patients with primary PCa aims at delivering a homogeneous dose to the entire prostatic
gland. However, recent studies proved that modern medical imaging is able to detect
accurately the intraprostatic tumour mass (ITM). Consequently, RT concepts for PCa have
an imminent need to be rectified in order to individualize the RT strategy by considering
the individual tumor localization. In addition, the radiobiological characteristics of
the major organs at risk, the rectum and urinary bladder / urethra, as well as of the PCa
itself speak for clear advantages of hypofractionated radiation therapy. High-precision
stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) significantly shortens the duration of
treatment, with clear implications for quality of life and socio-economic aspects.
The aim of this prospective, randomized, multicenter phase III study is the
personalization of RT for patients with primary PCa based on individual tumor geometry
derived from modern imaging techniques (mpMRI and PSMA-PET/CT). In the experimental (arm
A) simultaneous RT dose escalation to the ITM will be performed under strict adherence to
the organs at risks' dose constraints by using SBRT (ultra-hypofractionated radiation
therapy) in a shorter treatment time (5 fractions vs. 20 fractions). In the control arm
(arm B) the entire prostatic gland will receive a homogeneous moderately hypofractionated
RT according to the current guidelines. RFS after RT (calculated from randomization) will
be assessed as the primary endpoint as well as toxicities and patient reported quality of
life as secondary endpoints. For the patients in the experimental arm we expect a
significant benefit in relapse free survival (from 80% to 90% at 5 years). The
improvement in relapse free survival could increase the metastatic free survival,
prostate cancer survival and overall survival in high risk PCa patients. Considering the
epidemiological importance of the PCa these results could have a significant
socio-economic impact. In parallel a translational research program will address the
identification of novel biomarkers/bio-imaging-markers predictive for outcome after RT.
Furthermore, involvement of patient representatives includes information about the
studies status and contributes to patient empowerment. These aspects will facilitate the
evolution from an individualized RT to a personalized RT.
Criteria for eligibility:
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate (histological confirmation
can be based on tissue taken at any time, but a re-biopsy should be considered if
the biopsy is more than 12 months old)
2. Primary localized PCa (cN0 and cM0 in mpMRI and PSMA PET):
- high- or very high-risk according to NCCN v2.2021 (see 20.3) OR
- unfavorable intermediate-risk disease according to NCCN v2.2021 (see 20.3)
3. Signed, written informed consent for HypoFocal-SBRT study
4. Age > 18 years
5. Previously conducted PSMA-PET/CT and mpMRI scans or PSMA-PET/MR, fulfilling standard
requirements for PCa (see also 6.5)
6. ECOG Performance score 0 or 1
7. IPSS Score ≤15
8. Prostate volume ≤75 ml at RT planning
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Evidence of neuroendocrine tumor cells
2. Prior radiotherapy to the prostate or pelvis
3. Prior radical prostatectomy
4. Prior focal therapy approaches to the prostate
5. Time gap between the beginning of ADT and conduction of mpMRI and PSMA PET scans is
>1 month
6. Radiologically suspicious or pathologically confirmed lymph node involvement (cN+)
in mpMRI and/or PSMA PET/CT
7. Evidence of metastatic disease (cM+) in mpMRI and/or PSMA PET/CT
8. Evidence of cT4 disease in mpMRI or PSMA PET/CT
9. PSA >30 ng/ml prior to starting ADT
10. Expected patient survival <5 years
11. Bilateral hip prostheses or any other implants/hardware that would introduce
substantial CT artefacts
12. Contraindication to undergo a mpMRI scan
13. Prostate surgery (TURP or HOLEP) with a significant tissue cavity or prostate
surgery (TURP or HOLEP) within the last 6 months prior to randomization
14. Medical conditions likely to make radiotherapy inadvisable e.g. acute inflammatory
bowel disease, hemiplegia or paraplegia
15. Previous malignancy within the last 2 years (except basal cell carcinoma or squamous
cell carcinoma of the skin), or if previous malignancy is expected to significantly
compromise 5 year survival
16. Any other contraindication to external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) to the pelvis
17. In mpMRI and PSMA PET/CT or PSMA PET/MRI scans no visible tumor
18. Participation in any other interventional clinical trial within the last 30 days
before the start of this trial
19. Simultaneous participation in other interventional trials which could interfere with
this trial; simultaneous participation in registry and diagnostic trials is allowed
20. Patient without legal capacity who is unable to understand the nature, significance
and consequences of the trial;
21. Known or persistent abuse of medication, drugs or alcohol
22. Patients expected to have severe set up problems
23. Dose constraints for organs at risk cannot be adhered to
Gender:
Male
Minimum age:
18 Years
Maximum age:
N/A
Healthy volunteers:
No
Locations:
Facility:
Name:
Medical Center - University of Freiburg
Address:
City:
Freiburg
Zip:
79106
Country:
Germany
Status:
Recruiting
Start date:
August 18, 2022
Completion date:
February 2030
Lead sponsor:
Agency:
University Hospital Freiburg
Agency class:
Other
Collaborator:
Agency:
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Agency class:
Other
Source:
University Hospital Freiburg
Record processing date:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on November 12, 2024
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov page:
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06330909