๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-25

SBRT Boost for Unfavorable Prostate Cancer' (NCT02016248)

Prospective Evaluation of Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Boost for Unfavorable Localized Prostate Cancer

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: MemorialCare Health System

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

The purpose of this study is to find out whether giving a short course of focused radiation called an SBRT "boost" is a safe and effective way to treat prostate cancer. This boost delivers a high dose of radiation to the prostate in a non-invasive way, similar to what is done with high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy but without using needles. The study looks at how well this treatment controls the cancer, what side effects it may cause, and how it affects patients' quality of life over time.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center โ€” Fountain Valley, California

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) 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 (3 Sites)

  • Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center โ€” Fountain Valley, California
  • Saddleback Memorial Medical Center โ€” Laguna Hills, California
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center โ€” Long Beach, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (562) 933-9068

Email: stolentino2@memorialcare.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  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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