Prostate cancer
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Written informed consent must be obtained from patients and their family members
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients less than 5 years life expectancy 2) Patients with distant metastases 3) Patients with metal allergy 4) Patients whom radiation therapy is contraindicated 5) Patients with bleeding 6) Patients with ascites, pleural effusion 7) Patients suspected with skin, pleura, peritoneum infection 8) Patients suspected with abscess, vascular disease 9) Patients who cannot be ensured a safe puncture route 10) Patients who cannot be transfused 11) Patients whom target site is confusing 12) Patients who are judged inappropriate for the clinical trial by doctors
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Estimate lifetime exposure that patient's family members receive after the 125I prostate brachytherapy | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
National Hospital Organization, Tokyo Medical Center Radiation Oncology