🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-10-22

Radiation Hypofractionation Via Extended Versus Accelerated Therapy (HEAT) For Prostate Cancer (NCT01794403)

A Randomized Study of Radiation Hypofractionation Via Extended Versus Accelerated Therapy (HEAT) For Prostate Cancer

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Miami

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Accelerated Hypofractionation Radiotherapy for prostate cancer of 36.25 Gy delivered in 5 fractions will not be inferior to the standard treatment of 70.2 Gy given in 26 fractions with respect to four-year biochemical failure (PSA failure) by Phoenix definition post-treatment completion.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Miami — Miami, Florida

Age range: 35 Years to 85 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

  • Extended Hypofractionation Radiotherapy (RADIATION)
  • Accelerated Hypofractionation Radiotherapy (RADIATION)

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • University of Miami — Miami, Florida
  • Northern Sydney Local Health District - Royal North Shore Hospital — St Leonards, New South Wales
  • A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino - University Hospital Trust of Turin — Turin, Turin

💰 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 § 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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💡 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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