Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-24 @ 3:42 PM
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2025-12-24 @ 3:42 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02177292
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to find out the effects (good and bad) of using newer technologies that allow very precise delivery of radiation. These newer technologies are Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).
Detailed Description:
In this study the treating physicians will deliver a high dose of radiation to pelvic lymph nodes of 56 Gy (Gy/Gray = measure of amount of radiation) and at the same time give a boost (additional) radiation to the prostate itself (to 70 Gy). The study will evaluate the response of the cancer and side effects of radiation to pelvic lymph nodes and to the prostate.
It is hoped that these newer technologies will:
1. allow a higher daily dose of radiation to the tumor and pelvic nodes
2. avoid nearby normal tissue and organs like the rectum and bladder
3. prevent the cancer from spreading or coming back
Study:
NCT02177292
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02177292