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NCT00023686 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Surgery Versus Internal Radiation in Treating Patients With Stage II Prostate Cancer
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 190
- Enrollment target
NCT00023686: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
NCT00023686 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. The registered enrollment target is 190 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00023686, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 190 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
RATIONALE: Internal radiation uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells. It is not yet known whether surgery is more effective than internal radiation in treating prostate cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of surgery with that of internal radiation in treating patients who have stage II prostate cancer.
Interventions
- RADIATION radiation
- PROCEDURE surgery
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 190 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2004-04 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00023686 record still lists
NCT00023686 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 190 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which radiation is the first listed.
NCT00023686 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00023686 about?
NCT00023686 is a clinical study titled "Surgery Versus Internal Radiation in Treating Patients With Stage II Prostate Cancer". RATIONALE: Internal radiation uses radioactive material placed directly into or near a tumor to kill tumor cells. It is not yet known whether surgery is more effective than internal radiation in treating prostate cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of surgery wi...
What is the current status of trial NCT00023686?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 190 participants. The study started on 2001-10. Estimated completion is 2004-04.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00023686?
The interventions under investigation include: radiation (RADIATION), surgery (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00023686?
This trial is sponsored by Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, which has 446 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00023686's enrollment target sits among peer trials
190 1402nd of 2000 higher than 593 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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