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CyberKnife Radiosurgery For Low & Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer: Emulating HDR Brachytherapy Dosimetry

Prospective Evaluation of CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Low and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer: Emulating HDR Brachytherapy Dosimetry

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00643617
Enrollment
307
Registered
2008-03-26
Start date
2007-10-22
Completion date
2022-04-07
Last updated
2023-05-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cancer of the Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Neoplasms, Prostatic Cancer, Prostatic Neoplasms

Keywords

Prostate Cancer, CyberKnife, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Radiosurgery, Prostate Tumor, Prostate Surgery

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of CyberKnife radiosurgery in patients with early stage organ-confined prostate cancer and to evaluate the effects of this treatment on the quality of life over time.

Detailed description

In this study, CyberKnife radiosurgery will be used to produce dose distributions comparable to those created by High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment, without the use of invasive catheters. The radiosurgery volumes will closely be made to resemble HDR brachytherapy therapeutic volumes with similar dose limitation objectives to adjacent normal tissues. The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is a unique radiosurgical system capable of treating tumors anywhere in the body noninvasively and with sub-millimeter accuracy. The CyberKnife System delivers radiation using a precise targeting methodology allowing a focal treatment margin around the target, thus limiting the volume of adjacent tissue receiving high doses radiation. This in turn allows the delivery of high doses of radiation to the prostate over a short series of treatments.

Interventions

RADIATIONCyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Low Risk

38 Gy delivered in 4 fractions of 9.5 Gy per fraction with a radial margin of 2 mm around the prostate

RADIATIONCyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Intermediate Risk

38 Gy delivered in 4 fractions of 9.5 Gy per fraction with a radial margin of 5mm posterolaterally

Sponsors

Accuray Incorporated
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient must be at least 18 years of age * Histologically proven prostate adenocarcinoma * Biopsy within 1 year of date of registration * Clinical Stage (CS) T1b-T2b, N0, M0 * Patients belonging to one of the following risk categories: * Low Risk: CS T1b-T2a, Gleason Score 2-6, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) \< or = 10 ng/ml * Intermediate Risk: CS T2b, Gleason Score 2-6, PSA \< or = 10 ng/ml or CS T1b-T2b, Gleason Score 2-6, PSA \< or = 20 ng/ml or CS T1b-T2b, Gleason Score 7 and PSA \< or = 10 ng/ml * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1

Exclusion criteria

* Clinical Stage T2c or greater * Prior prostatectomy or cryotherapy of the prostate * Prior radiotherapy of the prostate or lower pelvis * Implanted hardware or other material that would prohibit appropriate treatment planning or delivery * History of an invasive malignancy other than basal or squamous skin cancers in the last 5 years * Hormone ablation for two months prior to enrollment or during treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Risk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityPrimary Safety Endpoint was measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.To estimate the rates of acute and late Grade 3-5 gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicities (adverse events \[AE\]) observed in both low-risk and intermediate-risk cohorts during the 5 years following CyberKnife (CK) treatment for prostate cancer. Kaplan Meier estimates for 5-yr and 10-yr are reported. Adverse events occurring within 3 months of treatment were categorized as acute toxicities, and those developing after 3 months were considered late toxicities. The rates were determined using the first Grade 3 or higher adverse event per patient, reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to CK treatment. The Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 3.0 was used to determine the Grade or severity of adverse events in this study, with Grade 3 being severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening, Grade 4 being life-threatening and Grade 5 being death related to the adverse event.
Biochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)Primary Efficacy Endpoint was measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.To determine the rate of biochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS), using the Phoenix definition, following CyberKnife treatment. Kaplan Meier survival curves for bDFS were created and the 5-yr and 10-yr percentages are reported. The Phoenix definition uses a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) value exceeding the patients lowest PSA value (nadir) + 2 ng/mL as an indicator of disease recurrence. The percentage of patients who did not have such a PSA rise or receive any interventional therapy to treat prostate cancer are reported below.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Quality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary IncontinenceSecondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.
Quality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative ObstructiveSecondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.
Disease Control and Survival OutcomesSecondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.To determine the rates of local failure, distant failure, disease-free survival, disease-specific survival, and overall survival following CyberKnife treatment in prostate cancer patients.
Quality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 SexualSecondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.
Quality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 BowelSecondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.
Quality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)AUA questionnaire was completed at Baseline, CK Treatment, and post treatment at: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and then biannually up to 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.AUA-SI is a 7-item self-report measure used to assess urinary urgency, frequency, and voiding symptoms with scores ranging from 0 (no symptom) to 5 (symptom occurs almost always) Total score: 0-7 mild symptoms; 8-19 moderate symptoms; 20-35 severe symptoms

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

From October 2007 through December 2011, 307 subjects signed informed consent and were enrolled in the study at 18 centers in the United States.

Pre-assignment details

Of these 307 subjects, 48 patients did not receive study treatment and were withdrawn from the study. Reasons for withdrawal included meeting exclusion criteria after central pathology review, insurance did not approve participation in a clinical study, or patient decision to withdraw prior to receiving treatment. 259 subjects were assigned to either the Low Risk or Intermediate Risk groups after central pathology review results.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Low Risk
38 Gy delivered in 4 fractions of 9.5 Gy per fraction with a radial margin of 2 mm around the prostate
112
CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Intermediate Risk
38 Gy delivered in 4 fractions of 9.5 Gy per fraction with a radial margin of 5mm posterolaterally
147
Total259

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyDeath69
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up4251

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Low RiskTotalCyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery - Intermediate Risk
Age, Continuous67.2 years67.8 years68.4 years
American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 6th Edition Risk Group
Intermediate: CS T1b-T2b, and Gleason 2-6, PSA ≤ 20 ng/ml
0 Participants9 Participants9 Participants
American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 6th Edition Risk Group
Intermediate: CS T1b-T2b and Gleason 7, PSA ≤ 10 ng/ml
0 Participants136 Participants136 Participants
American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 6th Edition Risk Group
Intermediate: CS T2b, Gleason 2-6, PSA ≤ 10 ng/ml
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 6th Edition Risk Group
Low: CS T1b-T2a, Gleason 2-6, PSA ≤ 10 ng/ml
112 Participants112 Participants0 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
0 = Fully active, able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction
109 Participants246 Participants137 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
1 = Restricted in physically strenuous activity
2 Participants11 Participants9 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
2 = Capable of all selfcare but unable to carry out any work activities
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
3 = Capable of only limited selfcare
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status
Unreported
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)4.72 ng/mL5.6 ng/mL6.31 ng/mL
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black/African American
5 Participants8 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic/Latino
1 Participants13 Participants12 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0 Participants2 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
105 Participants232 Participants127 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
112 Participants259 Participants147 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
112 Participants259 Participants147 Participants
Total Gleason Score
Gleason 2 - 6
112 Participants123 Participants11 Participants
Total Gleason Score
Gleason 7
0 Participants136 Participants136 Participants
Tumor Clinical Stage (CS)
T1b = Tumor incidental histological finding in >5% of tissue resected
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Tumor Clinical Stage (CS)
T1c = Tumor identified by needle biopsy found in one or both sides, but not palpable
85 Participants183 Participants98 Participants
Tumor Clinical Stage (CS)
T2a = Tumor involves ½ of one side or less
27 Participants73 Participants46 Participants
Tumor Clinical Stage (CS)
T2b = Tumor involves >½ of one side but not both sides
0 Participants3 Participants3 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
9 / 11214 / 147
other
Total, other adverse events
103 / 112142 / 147
serious
Total, serious adverse events
17 / 11225 / 147

Outcome results

Primary

Biochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)

To determine the rate of biochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS), using the Phoenix definition, following CyberKnife treatment. Kaplan Meier survival curves for bDFS were created and the 5-yr and 10-yr percentages are reported. The Phoenix definition uses a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) value exceeding the patients lowest PSA value (nadir) + 2 ng/mL as an indicator of disease recurrence. The percentage of patients who did not have such a PSA rise or receive any interventional therapy to treat prostate cancer are reported below.

Time frame: Primary Efficacy Endpoint was measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Low RiskBiochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)Probability of remaining disease-free at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskBiochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)Probability of remaining disease-free at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskBiochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)Probability of remaining disease-free at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment89.1 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskBiochemical Disease-Free Survival (bDFS)Probability of remaining disease-free at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment80 percentage of participants
Primary

Risk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) Toxicity

To estimate the rates of acute and late Grade 3-5 gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicities (adverse events \[AE\]) observed in both low-risk and intermediate-risk cohorts during the 5 years following CyberKnife (CK) treatment for prostate cancer. Kaplan Meier estimates for 5-yr and 10-yr are reported. Adverse events occurring within 3 months of treatment were categorized as acute toxicities, and those developing after 3 months were considered late toxicities. The rates were determined using the first Grade 3 or higher adverse event per patient, reported as possibly, probably, or definitely related to CK treatment. The Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 3.0 was used to determine the Grade or severity of adverse events in this study, with Grade 3 being severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening, Grade 4 being life-threatening and Grade 5 being death related to the adverse event.

Time frame: Primary Safety Endpoint was measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Low RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Acute GU Grade 3+ event(s)1.8 percentage of participants
Low RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GU Grade 3+ events 5 years post treatment1.0 percentage of participants
Low RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Acute GI Grade 3+ event(s)0 percentage of participants
Low RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GI Grade 3+ event(s) at 10 years post CK treatment0 percentage of participants
Low RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GU Grade 3+ event(s) at 10 years post CK treatment1.0 percentage of participants
Low RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GI Grade 3+ events 5 years post treatment0 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GU Grade 3+ event(s) at 10 years post CK treatment3.7 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GI Grade 3+ event(s) at 10 years post CK treatment0 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Acute GI Grade 3+ event(s)0 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Acute GU Grade 3+ event(s)0.7 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GI Grade 3+ events 5 years post treatment0 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskRisk for Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) ToxicityProbability of experiencing Late GU Grade 3+ events 5 years post treatment3.7 percentage of participants
Secondary

Disease Control and Survival Outcomes

To determine the rates of local failure, distant failure, disease-free survival, disease-specific survival, and overall survival following CyberKnife treatment in prostate cancer patients.

Time frame: Secondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Local Failure at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Local Failure at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Distant Failure at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Distant Failure at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from disease at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from disease at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of surviving prostate cancer at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of surviving prostate cancer at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of Overall survival at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment95.4 percentage of participants
Low RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of Overall survival at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment83.8 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of surviving prostate cancer at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Local Failure at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment98.3 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from disease at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment80 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Local Failure at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment98.3 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of Overall survival at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment86.4 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Distant Failure at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment95 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of surviving prostate cancer at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment100 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from Distant Failure at 10 years post-CyberKnife treatment95 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of Overall survival at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment91.7 percentage of participants
Intermediate RiskDisease Control and Survival OutcomesProbability of remaining free from disease at 5 years post-CyberKnife treatment89.1 percentage of participants
Secondary

Quality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)

AUA-SI is a 7-item self-report measure used to assess urinary urgency, frequency, and voiding symptoms with scores ranging from 0 (no symptom) to 5 (symptom occurs almost always) Total score: 0-7 mild symptoms; 8-19 moderate symptoms; 20-35 severe symptoms

Time frame: AUA questionnaire was completed at Baseline, CK Treatment, and post treatment at: 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and then biannually up to 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

Population: AUA questionnaires were to be completed by patients for each follow-up visit. All questions need to be completed in order to calculate the score. During follow-up, patients may have withdrawn from the study, did not consent to continue follow-up through 10 years, were lost to follow-up, decided not to complete a questionnaire, or did not fully complete a questionnaire. Scores were calculated on fully completed questionnaires even if received/dated outside protocol specified visit window.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)108 Months Post Treatment8.00 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.35
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)Baseline7.05 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.32
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)Last Day of Treatment9.49 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.53
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)1 Week Post Treatment13.57 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.17
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)1 Month Post Treatment11.00 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.3
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)3 Months Post Treatment7.09 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.55
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)6 Months Post Treatment7.78 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.1
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)12 Months Post Treatment8.39 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.69
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)18 Months Post Treatment8.39 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.9
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)24 Months Post Treatment7.80 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.88
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)36 Months Post Treatment7.25 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.06
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)48 Months Post Treatment6.69 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.73
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)60 Months Post Treatment7.23 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.15
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)72 Months Post Treatment7.81 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.04
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)84 Months Post Treatment7.59 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.28
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)96 Months Post Treatment8.76 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.05
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)120 Months Post Treatment7.94 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.41
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)72 Months Post Treatment8.16 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.56
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)24 Months Post Treatment9.47 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.53
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)Baseline7.12 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.79
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)108 Months Post Treatment8.75 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.6
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)Last Day of Treatment8.64 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.14
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)36 Months Post Treatment7.88 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.62
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)1 Week Post Treatment14.14 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.85
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)84 Months Post Treatment9.84 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.53
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)1 Month Post Treatment10.74 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.91
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)48 Months Post Treatment7.97 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.01
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)3 Months Post Treatment7.26 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.88
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)120 Months Post Treatment8.69 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.89
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)6 Months Post Treatment8.09 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.51
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)60 Months Post Treatment9.19 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.03
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)12 Months Post Treatment10.05 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.23
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)96 Months Post Treatment8.64 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.83
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index (SI)18 Months Post Treatment10.24 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.22
Secondary

Quality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel

EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.

Time frame: Secondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

Population: EPIC questionnaires were completed by patients at follow-up visits. A minimum number of questions needed to be completed within each domain in order to calculate a domain score. Domain scores obtained per instructions (if possible) and analyzed even if questionnaires were received/dated outside protocol specified visit window.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel6 Months Post Treatment93.45 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.06
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel60 Months Post Treatment94.49 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.67
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel24 Months Post Treatment93.68 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.16
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel72 Months Post Treatment94.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.98
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel1 Month Post Treatment89.32 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.63
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel84 Months Post Treatment92.42 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.31
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel36 Months Post Treatment94.82 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.27
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel96 Months Post Treatment91.67 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.22
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel12 Months Post Treatment93.51 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.41
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel108 Months Post Treatment90.07 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.56
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel48 Months Post Treatment94.65 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.77
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel120 Months Post Treatment91.17 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.07
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 BowelBaseline96.25 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.14
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel120 Months Post Treatment93.59 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.07
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 BowelBaseline94.84 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 9.96
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel1 Month Post Treatment86.05 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.66
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel6 Months Post Treatment89.92 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.91
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel12 Months Post Treatment87.97 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.42
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel24 Months Post Treatment89.28 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.26
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel36 Months Post Treatment93.29 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.48
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel48 Months Post Treatment92.04 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.28
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel60 Months Post Treatment91.03 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.38
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel72 Months Post Treatment89.54 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.07
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel84 Months Post Treatment90.49 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.09
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel96 Months Post Treatment91.27 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.73
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Bowel108 Months Post Treatment91.33 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.74
Secondary

Quality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual

EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.

Time frame: Secondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

Population: EPIC questionnaires were completed by patients at follow-up visits. A minimum number of questions needed to be completed within each domain in order to calculate a domain score. Domain scores obtained per instructions (if possible) and analyzed even if questionnaires were received/dated outside protocol specified visit window.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual6 Months Post Treatment50.06 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 31.91
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual60 Months Post Treatment32.22 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 31.16
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual24 Months Post Treatment40.77 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 32.15
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual72 Months Post Treatment30.89 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 27.26
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual1 Month Post Treatment47.46 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 33.58
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual84 Months Post Treatment28.15 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.51
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual36 Months Post Treatment42.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 33.57
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual96 Months Post Treatment27.55 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.55
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual12 Months Post Treatment44.86 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 34.82
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual108 Months Post Treatment28.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.09
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual48 Months Post Treatment38.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 31.56
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual120 Months Post Treatment23.88 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.55
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 SexualBaseline55.27 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 33.41
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual120 Months Post Treatment33.69 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.97
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 SexualBaseline56.32 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 32.6
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual1 Month Post Treatment50.58 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 31.82
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual6 Months Post Treatment51.23 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 33.47
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual12 Months Post Treatment45.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 32.46
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual24 Months Post Treatment39.73 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.39
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual36 Months Post Treatment40.99 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 31.59
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual48 Months Post Treatment38.95 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 31.8
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual60 Months Post Treatment36.89 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 32.44
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual72 Months Post Treatment33.13 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.08
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual84 Months Post Treatment35.14 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.68
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual96 Months Post Treatment34.74 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 30.05
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Sexual108 Months Post Treatment36.19 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 29.48
Secondary

Quality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive

EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.

Time frame: Secondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

Population: EPIC questionnaires were completed by patients at follow-up visits. A minimum number of questions needed to be completed within each domain in order to calculate a domain score. Domain scores obtained per instructions (if possible) and analyzed even if questionnaires were received/dated outside protocol specified visit window.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive6 Months Post Treatment86.75 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.69
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive60 Months Post Treatment87.72 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.9
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive24 Months Post Treatment86.56 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.09
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive72 Months Post Treatment85.19 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.84
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive1 Month Post Treatment74.11 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.49
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive84 Months Post Treatment87.07 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.84
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive36 Months Post Treatment86.99 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.09
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive96 Months Post Treatment85.78 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.22
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive12 Months Post Treatment83.29 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.45
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive108 Months Post Treatment85.8 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.43
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive48 Months Post Treatment87.81 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.03
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive120 Months Post Treatment85.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.42
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative ObstructiveBaseline87.67 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.96
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive120 Months Post Treatment86.25 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.69
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative ObstructiveBaseline87.59 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.32
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive1 Month Post Treatment74.03 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.82
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive6 Months Post Treatment82.91 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.4
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive12 Months Post Treatment80.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.79
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive24 Months Post Treatment81.05 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.71
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive36 Months Post Treatment85.77 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.77
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive48 Months Post Treatment84.03 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.36
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive60 Months Post Treatment84.15 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.32
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive72 Months Post Treatment87.95 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 13.37
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive84 Months Post Treatment83.13 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.13
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive96 Months Post Treatment84.58 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.45
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: EPIC-26 Urinary Irritative Obstructive108 Months Post Treatment82.09 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 15.11
Secondary

Quality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence

EPIC-26 is a short form version of the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, and is a validated comprehensive instrument developed to measure the health-related quality of life among men with prostate cancer. EPIC-26 consists of 26 items under 5 domains of urinary incontinence, urinary irritative/obstructive, bowel, sexual, and hormonal. Answers qualitatively measure patient's bother for each symptom and are then normalized on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best) to calculate domain scores if sufficient input is provided.

Time frame: Secondary outcomes were measured at 5 years. Sites and patients had the option of continuing follow-up through 10 years.

Population: EPIC questionnaires were completed by patients at follow-up visits. A minimum number of questions needed to be completed within each domain in order to calculate a domain score. Domain scores obtained per instructions (if possible) and analyzed even if questionnaires were received/dated outside protocol specified visit window.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence6 Months Post Treatment92.81 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.08
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence60 Months Post Treatment89.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.31
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence24 Months Post Treatment87.66 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.32
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence72 Months Post Treatment87.44 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.55
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence1 Month Post Treatment90.33 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.56
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence84 Months Post Treatment86.26 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.89
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence36 Months Post Treatment90.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.38
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence96 Months Post Treatment86.32 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.84
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence12 Months Post Treatment90.64 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.39
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence108 Months Post Treatment84.17 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 23.54
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence48 Months Post Treatment88.74 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.88
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence120 Months Post Treatment87.04 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 18.55
Low RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary IncontinenceBaseline95.77 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.42
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence120 Months Post Treatment78.12 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 26.25
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary IncontinenceBaseline91.59 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 14.39
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence1 Month Post Treatment88.83 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.85
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence6 Months Post Treatment88.48 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.51
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence12 Months Post Treatment85.37 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.23
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence24 Months Post Treatment78.44 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.72
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence36 Months Post Treatment81.08 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.8
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence48 Months Post Treatment80.62 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 22.11
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence60 Months Post Treatment80.04 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.8
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence72 Months Post Treatment75.17 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 24.86
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence84 Months Post Treatment76.43 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.68
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence96 Months Post Treatment76.79 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 25.46
Intermediate RiskQuality of Life Assessments: Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC) -26 Urinary Incontinence108 Months Post Treatment73.72 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 28.88

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026