This study will be undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of replacing systemic Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) with targeted local delivery of an anti-androgen agent alone in patients in whom ADT + radiation therapy is indicated for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
This study is a prospective, single-center, single-arm feasibility study. Up to 20 participants will be recruited to assess the safety and patient tolerance of Biolen for the localized delivery of bicalutamide into the prostate when delivered with radiotherapy. At baseline, patients will undergo multiparametric MRI of the prostate. Study participants will have placement of the drug eluting Biolen implants. At the 8 week timepoint, participants will undergo repeat multiparametric MRI. Participants will receive standard of care radiation therapy on weeks 9-11 and will be followed through 2 years post radiation. A third and fourth multiparametric MRI will be performed at 6 and 24 months after completion of radiation. Clinical labs and correlative sample collection and patient quality of life questionnaires will be administered at follow-up visits. Following completion of follow-up or removal from protocol, patients may be offered enrollment on long-term follow up protocols.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
localized anti-androgen therapy
localized radiation therapy
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Feasibility of replacing systemic androgen tx with targeted local delivery
Ability to successfully implant the prostate with Biolen and a lack of implant toxicity that interferes with the capacity to complete intended radiation therapy.
Time frame: 27 months
Adverse Events
toxicity of localized delivery of bicalutamide
Time frame: through 27 months
MRI changes
prostate and tumor volume changes
Time frame: baseline versus 8 weeks post biolen implantation and 6 months post RT
Biochemical progression free survival
rate of biochemical progression free survival
Time frame: 24 months post RT
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