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An Evaluation of Lesion Control Using Focal Ablation With High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in the Treatment of Non-Metastatic Progressive Prostate Cancer


Phase 2
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Open (Enrolling)
Male
Prostate Cancer

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An Evaluation of Lesion Control Using Focal Ablation With High Intensity Focused Ultrasound in the Treatment of Non-Metastatic Progressive Prostate Cancer


OBJECTIVES:

Primary

- To evaluate the side effects and patient-reported quality of life outcomes of the index
(largest) lesion treatment with high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation in patients
with progressive ≤ T3b, N0, M0 prostate cancer.

Secondary

- To determine the success of this treatment by demonstrating the absence of cancer in
the treated or ablated area on the 6 month post-treatment transrectal ultrasound
biopsy.

- To evaluate the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) kinetics after index lesion ablation
treatment in these patients.

- To evaluate the proportion of these patients who, after undergoing index lesion control
treatment, require androgen blockade at the 12-month follow-up.

OUTLINE: Patients undergo transrectal high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) to
the index lesion and other identifiable secondary lesions. Patients are evaluated at 6
months and may repeat HIFU treatment.

Patients undergo MRI and ultrasound at baseline and periodically thereafter, and blood
samples are collected periodically for PSA, renal function, full blood count, and
testosterone levels. Patients also complete questionnaires (IPSS, IPSS-QOL, ICS, FACT-P, and
IIEF-5) at baseline; at 6 weeks; and at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months.

After completion of study treatment, patients are followed at 2 and 6 weeks and at 3, 6, 9,
and 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria


DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:

- Histologically confirmed prostate cancer on transrectal ultrasound or transperineal
template prostate biopsies meeting the following criteria:

- Stage ≤ T3b, N0, M0 disease

- Gleason score ≤ 8

- Serum PSA ≤ 20 ng/mL

- No metastatic disease and nodal spread by staging CT or MRI

- Negative bone scan within the past 6 months

- Index lesion or other secondary lesions with a volume of ≥ 0.5 cc by MRI

- Secondary lesions are included in the treatment provided ≥ 1 neurovascular
bundle and 40-50% of prostatic tissue can be preserved

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:

- Able to tolerate a transrectal ultrasound

- Able to undergo major surgery as assessed by a consultant anesthesiologist

- Able to undergo MRI scanning (i.e., no severe claustrophobia, permanent cardiac
pacemaker, metallic implant)

- No urethral stricture or presence of metal implants or stents in the urethra

- No prostatic calcification or cysts (on transrectal ultrasound) that would interfere
with effective delivery of HIFU therapy

- No allergy to latex

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:

- No prior radiotherapy

- No prior treatment with any of the following:

- Transurethral resection of the prostate or equivalent procedures within the past
2 years

- High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU)

- Cryosurgery

- Thermal or microwave therapy to the prostate

- No prior significant rectal surgery that prevents insertion of the transrectal HIFU
probe

- More than 12 months since prior androgen suppression or hormone treatment for
prostate cancer

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

Side effects and patient-reported quality of life after treatment as measured by IPSS, IPSS-QOL, ICS, FACT-P, and IIEF-5 questionnaires at baseline, 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 9 and 12 months

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Hashim Uddinn Ahmed, MD

Investigator Affiliation:

University College London Hospitals

Authority:

Unspecified

Study ID:

CDR0000650138

NCT ID:

NCT00987675

Start Date:

July 2009

Completion Date:

Related Keywords:

  • Prostate Cancer
  • stage I prostate cancer
  • stage IIB prostate cancer
  • stage IIA prostate cancer
  • stage III prostate cancer
  • Prostatic Neoplasms

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