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Post-Prostatectomy Linac-Based Ultrahypofractionated Radiotherapy for Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer

Post-Prostatectomy Linac-Based Ultrahypofractionated Radiotherapy for Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer: A Treatment Feasibility and Outcomes Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04067570
Acronym
PLUTO
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-08-26
Start date
2019-11-07
Completion date
2030-10-31
Last updated
2025-05-18

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

Conditions

Radical Prostatectomy, SBRT

Keywords

Prostate cancer, Radiation, Ultrahypofractionated Radiotherapy, PSA Rise, SBRT

Brief summary

Radical prostatectomy is a common treatment for localized prostate cancer. More than 30% of men who undergo surgery will subsequently develop recurrence, particularly in patients with adverse features where the risk may be even higher. Recurrence typically manifests as a rise in serum-level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), referred to as biochemical recurrence. Post-operative radiotherapy is a potentially curative option for many patients, as shown in multiple prior randomized studies. A standard course of post-operative radiation requires 6 to 6 and half weeks of treatment, 5 days a week; however, new high-precision radiation techniques with image guidance, termed stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), can deliver an equivalent or higher dose of treatment in 5 visits. Our group, amongst others, have demonstrated in previous studies, that the new 5-treatment technique was safe, convenient and effective in patients with intact prostates. Currently, limited data exists on this approach after prostatectomy. This study will be one of the first to assess the side effect profile and efficacy of SBRT in patients with localized prostate cancer who are considered candidates for post-prostatectomy radiation.

Interventions

RADIATIONSBRT

Stereotactic body radiation therapy, or SBRT, is a cancer treatment that delivers extremely precise, very intense doses of radiation to cancer cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue

Sponsors

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* • Histologically confirmed diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the prostate * Completed written informed consent * Able and willing to complete self report questionnaires * Pathologic stage T3 or T4 (without any gross residual disease), NX-0, M0, and/or +ve surgical margins, and/or a rising PSA post-radical prostatectomy on at least 2 consecutive measurements

Exclusion criteria

* • Gross residual disease * Histological or radiological node +ve (N1) or distant metastases (M1) * Prior pelvic radiotherapy * Contraindications to radical pelvic radiotherapy (e.g. connective tissue disease or inflammatory bowel disease) * Hip prosthesis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Acute genitourinary (GU) and gastrointestinal (GI) toxicitiesThrough accrual completion, up to 3 yearsBased on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) v5.0

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of late GU and GI toxicities (≥6 months)Through accrual completion, up to 3 yearsUsing CTCAE v5.0
Biochemical disease-free survival (bDFS)Through study completion, up to 3 yearsBiochemical disease-free survival (bDFS)

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

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