๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-28

LDR vs. HDR Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer (NCT03426748)

A Phase III Randomized Study of Low Dose Rate Compared to High Dose Rate Prostate Brachytherapy for Favorable Risk and Low Tier Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency

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

H17-02904 is a randomized comparison of low dose rate vs. high dose rate prostate brachytherapy for favorable and intermediate risk prostate cancer suitable for brachytherapy as monotherapy. This is a continuation with expanded accrual of the randomized Pilot study H15-02103

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: British Columbia Cancer Agency Center for the Southern Interior โ€” Kelowna, British Columbia

Age range: 40 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Low dose rate prostate brachytherapy (RADIATION)
  • High dose rate prostate brachytherapy (RADIATION)

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

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

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

  • British Columbia Cancer Agency Center for the Southern Interior โ€” Kelowna, British Columbia

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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