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External Beam Radiation With or Without Chemotherapy to Treat High Risk Prostate Cancer

A Phase 2/3 interventional study of Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) and Docetaxel in Prostate Cancer, sponsored by Proton Collaborative Group. Terminated at 3 sites in United States. Open to male participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-03-14.

Sponsored by Proton Collaborative Group · Phase 2/3, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was terminated
enrollment goals not met
Phase
Phase 2/3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
2
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
Male
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects on prostate cancer using radiation therapy with or without chemotherapy.

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The recommended treatment for a high risk prostate cancer consists of a combination of radiation therapy and androgen suppression for 2-3 years. Recent studies have shown a survival advantage for chemotherapy for prostate cancer. Chemotherapy has already been successfully integrated in the treatment of other cancer types and is our belief that chemotherapy will prove to be beneficial for patients with high risk prostate cancer. However, a clinical study is necessary to compare the results good or bad of chemotherapy with radiation therapy.

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Conditions studied

  • Prostate Cancer

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Keywords

  • prostate
  • cancer
  • radiation
  • proton
  • chemotherapy
  • high risk
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In context

Prostatic Neoplasms

6,370 studies on the registry are indexed under Prostatic Neoplasms; 1,400 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 2 is below the median of 58 across 4,822 interventional studies indexed under Prostatic Neoplasms.

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Lead sponsor

Proton Collaborative Group is the lead sponsor of 10 studies on the registry; 6 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
Male
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma (within 365 days of randomization.
  • High-risk for recurrence as determined by evidence of at least one of the following: Gleason score 8-10, PSA > 20, T state T3.
  • Histological evaluation of prostate biopsy with assignment of a Gleason score to the biopsy material: Gleason score must be in the range 2-10. > 6 cores are strongly recommended.
  • Clinical stages T1a- T3 N0 M0 as staged by the treating investigator. (AJCC Criteria 7th Ed.-appendix III).
  • PSA values \< = 50 ng/ml within 90 days prior to randomization. Must be completed prior to biopsy or at least 21 days after prostate biopsy.
  • Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) > = 1,800 cells/mm³ within 90 days prior to randomization.
  • Platelets > = 100,000 cells/mm³ within 90 days prior to randomization.
  • Hemoglobin > 10 g/dl within 90 days prior to randomization.
  • ALT, AST, and total bilirubin within 1.5 X institutional upper normal limits within 90 days prior to randomization.
  • ECOG status 0-1 (appendix II) documented within 90 days of randomization.
  • Patient must sign study specific informed consent prior to randomization. Note: consent for legally authorized representative is not permitted.
  • Completed all requirements listed in section 4.0 within the specified time frames.
  • Able to start treatment within 56 days of randomization.
  • At least 18 years old and less than or equal to 75 years of age.
  • Men of child-producing potential must be willing to consent to use effective contraception while on treatment and for at least 3 months afterwards.
  • Medical oncology consultation prior to randomization and medically approved for chemotherapy treatment per protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of distant metastasis.
  • Pelvic lymph nodes > 1.5 cm in greatest dimension unless the enlarged lymph node is biopsied and negative.
  • Prior prostate cancer surgery including but not limited to prostatectomy, hyperthermia and cryosurgery.
  • Prior pelvic radiation for their prostate cancer.
  • Prior androgen deprivation.
  • Severe, active co-morbidity, defined as follows:
  • Active rectal diverticulitis, Crohn's disease affecting the rectum or ulcerative colitis. (Non-active diverticulitis and Crohn's disease not affecting the rectum are allowed).
  • Unstable angina and/or congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization within the last 6 months.
  • Myocardial infarction within the last 6 months.
  • Acute bacterial or fungal infection requiring intravenous antibiotics at the time of randomization.
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) based upon current CDC definition; note, however, that HIV testing is not required for entry into this protocol. The need to exclude patients with AIDS from this protocol is necessary because the treatments involved in this protocol may be significantly immunosuppressive.
  • Prior allergic reaction to the drugs involved in this protocol.
  • Existing peripheral neuropathy > = grade 2.
  • Prior systemic chemotherapy for prostate cancer.
  • History of proximal urethral stricture requiring dilatation.
  • Major medical, addictive or psychiatric illness which in the investigator's opinion, will prevent the consent process, completion of the treatment and/or interfere with follow-up.
  • Evidence of any other cancer within the past 5 years and \< 50% probability of a 5 year survival. (Prior or concurrent diagnosis of basal cell or non-invasive squamous cell cancer of the skin is allowed.)
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2 / Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
2 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Radiation + 24mo luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH)

    Conformal RT 79.2 Gy(RBE) total dose + 24 months LHRH agonist (androgen suppression).

    Drug: Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) · Other: Conformal Radiation Therapy (RT)

  • Experimental
    Radiation + Chemo + 6mo luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone

    Conformal RT 79.2 Gy(RBE) total dose + Chemotherapy: Docetaxel 20mg/m2 x every 7 days x 8 weeks followed by 6 months LHRH (androgen suppression).

    Drug: Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) · Drug: Docetaxel · Other: Conformal Radiation Therapy (RT)

Interventions

  • DrugLuteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH)

    Androgen suppression therapy using luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists such as leuprolide, goserelin, buserelin, triptorelin.

    Also known as: -Androgen Suppression, -Androgen Deprivation, -Zoladex, -Lupron, -Eligard, -Viadur

  • DrugDocetaxel

    Docetaxel 20mg/m2 IV every 7 days x 8 weeks.

    Also known as: -taxotere, -docetaxel

  • OtherConformal Radiation Therapy (RT)

    1.8 Gy(RBE) (or Gy for IMRT) per fraction,five fractions per week for a total dose of 79.2 Gy (RBE) (or Gy).

    Also known as: Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Proton Therapy, Particle Therapy

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Phase 2 - Assessment of Number of Freedom From Failure Events in the Chemotherapy Arm

    Measurement of Freedom from Failure i.e. the first occurence of clinical failure (local recurrence, regional recurrence, or distant metastasis), biochemical failure by the Phoenix definition (Prostate Specific Antigen \[PSA\] \> = 2 ng/ml over the nadir PSA discounting bounces per the investigators discretion), or the start of salvage therapy including androgen deprivation. This study was terminated prior to the time frame of 2 years being reached. Therefore, this outcome was assessed at time of study closure (22 months).

    Time frame: No failures were reported at the time of study termination (22 months). This outcome was originally written to assess failure at 2 years. However, that end point was not reached.

  2. Phase 2 - Assessment of Number of Freedom From Failure Event Comparing Chemotherapy Arm to Standard Treatment Arm

    This endpoint will be examined if decision is made to not move forward with phase 3 study. This study was terminated prior to a decision being made about moving on to a phase 3 study. Therefore, this outcome was not assessed.

    Time frame: at 5 years

  3. Phase 2 - Cumulative Number of Incidences of Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events.

    Assessment will be performed using CTCAE v4 criteria. This study was terminated prior to the time frame of 2 years being reached. Therefore, this outcome was assessed at time of study closure (22 months).

    Time frame: 2 years

  4. Phase 3 - Assessment of the Number of Freedom From Failure (FFF) Events Comparing the Chemotherapy Arm to the Standard Treatment Arm.

    The events for FFF will be the first occurence of clinical failure (local recurrence, regional recurrence, or distant metastasis), biochemical failure by the Phoenix definition (PSA \> = ng/ml over the nadir PSA discounting bounces per the investigators discretion), or the start of salvage androgen deprivation. This study was terminated prior to a decision being made about moving on to a phase 3 study. Therefore, this outcome was not assessed.

    Time frame: at 5 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Assessment of Number of Grade 2 or Higher Genitourinary (GU) and Gastrointestinal (GI) Adverse Events

    Assessment will be performed using CTCAE v 4 criteria.

    Time frame: at 6 months

  2. Assessment of Number of GI and GU Adverse Events

    Descriptive measurements of frequency will be compiled. This study was terminated prior to the time frame of 3 years being reached. Therefore, this outcome was not assessed. Data were collected on toxicities up until study closure at 22 months. However, this timepoint was not indicated as a secondary objective in the protocol. Therefore, data was not analyzed at time of study closure.

    Time frame: at 3 years

  3. Assessment of Total Number of Local/Distant Failures

    The total number of local/distant failures will be assessed.

    Time frame: at time of study closure (22 months)

  4. Assessment of Impotence by Summation of Relative Scores for Sexual Function From the EPIC Quality of Life Instrument.

    unable to assess due to lack of data

    Time frame: Up to 10 years

  5. Assessment of Total Number of Salvage Androgen Deprivation Use With Comparison of Arms.

    The total number of subjects with salvage androgen deprivation use will be assessed.

    Time frame: At study closure (22 months)

  6. Assessment of Total Number of Survival Events With Comparison of Group Arms

    The number of deaths in both arms will be assessed.

    Time frame: at study closure (22 months)

  7. Assessment of Total Number of Biochemical Failure Events

    The number of biochemical failure events will be assessed on both arms.

    Time frame: at study closure (22 months)

  8. Assessment of Quality of Life - Summation of Relative Scores From the EPIC Instrument.

    unable to assess due to lack of data

    Time frame: Up to 10 years

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Results

Posted Aug 31, 2015

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
Started11
Completed11
Not completed00

Outcome measures

PrimaryPhase 2 - Assessment of Number of Freedom From Failure Events in the Chemotherapy Arm

Measurement of Freedom from Failure i.e. the first occurence of clinical failure (local recurrence, regional recurrence, or distant metastasis), biochemical failure by the Phoenix definition (Prostate Specific Antigen \[PSA\] \> = 2 ng/ml over the nadir PSA discounting bounces per the investigators discretion), or the start of salvage therapy including androgen deprivation. This study was terminated prior to the time frame of 2 years being reached. Therefore, this outcome was assessed at time of study closure (22 months).

Time frame:
No failures were reported at the time of study termination (22 months). This outcome was originally written to assess failure at 2 years. However, that end point was not reached.
Reported as:
Number · failure events
Phase 2 - Assessment of Number of Freedom From Failure Events in the Chemotherapy Arm
failure eventsRadiation + 24mo Luteinizing Hormone-releasing Hormone (LHRH)Radiation + Chemo + 6mo Luteinizing Hormone-releasing Hormone
Phase 2 - Assessment of Number of Freedom From Failure Events in the Chemotherapy Arm00
PrimaryPhase 2 - Assessment of Number of Freedom From Failure Event Comparing Chemotherapy Arm to Standard Treatment Arm

This endpoint will be examined if decision is made to not move forward with phase 3 study. This study was terminated prior to a decision being made about moving on to a phase 3 study. Therefore, this outcome was not assessed.

Time frame:
at 5 years

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

PrimaryPhase 2 - Cumulative Number of Incidences of Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events.

Assessment will be performed using CTCAE v4 criteria. This study was terminated prior to the time frame of 2 years being reached. Therefore, this outcome was assessed at time of study closure (22 months).

Time frame:
2 years
Reported as:
Number · events
Phase 2 - Cumulative Number of Incidences of Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events.
eventsRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
Phase 2 - Cumulative Number of Incidences of Grade 3 or Higher Adverse Events.00
PrimaryPhase 3 - Assessment of the Number of Freedom From Failure (FFF) Events Comparing the Chemotherapy Arm to the Standard Treatment Arm.

The events for FFF will be the first occurence of clinical failure (local recurrence, regional recurrence, or distant metastasis), biochemical failure by the Phoenix definition (PSA \> = ng/ml over the nadir PSA discounting bounces per the investigators discretion), or the start of salvage androgen deprivation. This study was terminated prior to a decision being made about moving on to a phase 3 study. Therefore, this outcome was not assessed.

Time frame:
at 5 years

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryAssessment of Number of Grade 2 or Higher Genitourinary (GU) and Gastrointestinal (GI) Adverse Events

Assessment will be performed using CTCAE v 4 criteria.

Time frame:
at 6 months
Reported as:
Number · incidences
Assessment of Number of Grade 2 or Higher Genitourinary (GU) and Gastrointestinal (GI) Adverse Events
incidencesRadiation + 24mo Luteinizing Hormone-releasing Hormone (LHRH)Radiation + Chemo + 6mo Luteinizing Hormone-releasing Hormone
Assessment of Number of Grade 2 or Higher Genitourinary (GU) and Gastrointestinal (GI) Adverse Events01
SecondaryAssessment of Number of GI and GU Adverse Events

Descriptive measurements of frequency will be compiled. This study was terminated prior to the time frame of 3 years being reached. Therefore, this outcome was not assessed. Data were collected on toxicities up until study closure at 22 months. However, this timepoint was not indicated as a secondary objective in the protocol. Therefore, data was not analyzed at time of study closure.

Time frame:
at 3 years

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryAssessment of Total Number of Local/Distant Failures

The total number of local/distant failures will be assessed.

Time frame:
at time of study closure (22 months)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Assessment of Total Number of Local/Distant Failures
participantsRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
Assessment of Total Number of Local/Distant Failures00
SecondaryAssessment of Impotence by Summation of Relative Scores for Sexual Function From the EPIC Quality of Life Instrument.

unable to assess due to lack of data

Time frame:
Up to 10 years

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

SecondaryAssessment of Total Number of Salvage Androgen Deprivation Use With Comparison of Arms.

The total number of subjects with salvage androgen deprivation use will be assessed.

Time frame:
At study closure (22 months)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Assessment of Total Number of Salvage Androgen Deprivation Use With Comparison of Arms.
participantsRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
Assessment of Total Number of Salvage Androgen Deprivation Use With Comparison of Arms.00
SecondaryAssessment of Total Number of Survival Events With Comparison of Group Arms

The number of deaths in both arms will be assessed.

Time frame:
at study closure (22 months)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Assessment of Total Number of Survival Events With Comparison of Group Arms
participantsRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
Assessment of Total Number of Survival Events With Comparison of Group Arms00
SecondaryAssessment of Total Number of Biochemical Failure Events

The number of biochemical failure events will be assessed on both arms.

Time frame:
at study closure (22 months)
Reported as:
Number · participants
Assessment of Total Number of Biochemical Failure Events
participantsRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
Assessment of Total Number of Biochemical Failure Events00
SecondaryAssessment of Quality of Life - Summation of Relative Scores From the EPIC Instrument.

unable to assess due to lack of data

Time frame:
Up to 10 years

No measurements were reported for this outcome.

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Radiation + 24mo LHRH—0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)
Radiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH—0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventRadiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRH
urinary retentionRenal and urinary disorders1/10/1
agitationPsychiatric disorders1/10/1
fatigueGeneral disorders1/10/1
hot flashesVascular disorders1/10/1
dermatitis radiationSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/11/1
urinary incontinenceRenal and urinary disorders1/11/1
urinary tract painRenal and urinary disorders0/11/1
hematuriaRenal and urinary disorders0/11/1
diarrheaGastrointestinal disorders0/11/1

Baseline characteristics

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Radiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRHTotal
<=18 years000
Between 18 and 65 years101
>=65 years011
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Radiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRHTotal
Mean53 (53 to 53)72 (72 to 72)62.5 (53 to 72)
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Radiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRHTotal
Female000
Male112
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Radiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRHTotal
Hispanic or Latino000
Not Hispanic or Latino112
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Radiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRHTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American101
White011
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Radiation + 24mo LHRHRadiation + Chemo + 6mo LHRHTotal
United States112
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Study locations

3 sites
  • CDH Proton Center
    Warrenville, Illinois 60555, United States
  • Procure Proton Therapy Center
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142, United States
  • Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
    Hampton, Virginia 23666, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Guttilla A, Bortolus R, Giannarini G, Ghadjar P, Zattoni F, Gnech M, Palumbo V, Valent F, Garbeglio A, Zattoni F. Multimodal treatment for high-risk prostate cancer with high-dose intensity-modulated radiation therapy preceded or not by radical prostatectomy, concurrent intensified-dose docetaxel and long-term androgen deprivation therapy: results of a prospective phase II trial. Radiat Oncol. 2014 Jan 14;9:24. doi: 10.1186/1748-717X-9-24. PubMed 24423462 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 14, 2016, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01603420
Lead sponsor
Proton Collaborative Group
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 22, 2012
Start date
Jul 2012
Primary completion
May 2014
Completion
May 2014
Results posted
Aug 31, 2015
Last update
Mar 14, 2016

Study contacts

Carlos Vargas, MD
study chair · Proton Collaborative Group

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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