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Hypo-fractionated Radiation Therapy With or Without Androgen Suppression for Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
NCT01492972 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good and/or bad of two treatment methods on subjects and their cancer. Proton beam radiation therapy is one of the treatments for men with prostate cancer who have localized disease. The benefit of the combination with androgen suppression is not completely understood. This study will compare the use of hypofraction proton therapy (28 treatments) alone to proton therapy with androgen suppression therapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- RADIATION Radiation
- DRUG Androgen Suppression Therapy
Study Locations (4)
Arizona
- Mayo Clinic — Scottsdale
Illinois
- Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center — Warrenville
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Proton Center — Oklahoma City
Virginia
- Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute — Hampton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 192 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01492972
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01492972 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 192 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Proton Collaborative Group, which has 9 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Prostate Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Radiation is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01492972 reports 4 study locations spanning 4 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Arizona, Illinois, Oklahoma. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01492972 about?
NCT01492972 is a clinical study titled "Hypo-fractionated Radiation Therapy With or Without Androgen Suppression for Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer". The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good and/or bad of two treatment methods on subjects and their cancer. Proton beam radiation therapy is one of the treatments for men with prostate cancer who have localized disease. The benefit of the combination with androgen suppression is not...
What is the current status of trial NCT01492972?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 192 participants. The study started on 2012-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01492972 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Prostate Cancer. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01492972?
The interventions under investigation include: Radiation (RADIATION), Androgen Suppression Therapy (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01492972?
This trial is sponsored by Proton Collaborative Group, which has 9 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01492972 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Arizona, Illinois, Oklahoma, Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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