Conventional or Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer (NCT03987386)
Post Operative External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Randomized Trial Comparing Standard vs. Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy (PORT-HYFX)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This phase III trial studies how well hypofractionated radiation therapy works compared to the conventional one in treating patients with prostate cancer. Radiation therapy uses high energy beams to kill tumor cells and shrink tumors. Hypofractionated radiation therapy delivers higher doses of radiation therapy over a shorter period of time and may kill more tumor cells and have fewer side effects.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy (RADIATION)
- Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER)
- Questionnaire Administration (OTHER)
- Radiation Therapy (RADIATION)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas
- MD Anderson League City — League City, Texas
- MD Anderson in Sugar Land — Sugar Land, Texas
💰 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
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.