๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-07-08

Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy as a Boost to the Prostate (NCT01508390)

Phase II Study of Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy as a Boost to the Prostate for Treatment of Localized, Non-Metastatic, High Risk Prostate Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Boston Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In this study, participants will have standard Androgen Deprivation Therapy and undergo standard external beam radiation therapy to the prostate and at-risk lymph nodes by Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. The subsequent \*boost\* radiation therapy to the prostate alone will be given using the CyberKnife, rather than using the standard Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. This study will also see how CyberKnife affects the quality of the participant's life.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Boston Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • CyberKnife Boost (RADIATION)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Boston Medical Center โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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