Evaluation of the Impact of Empty Versus Full Bladder in Patients with Prostate Cancer, RELIEF Trial
Status
RECRUITING
Phase
NA
Age
≥ 18 Years
Enrollments
168Conditions
Prostate CarcinomaSummary
This clinical trial evaluates the effects of an empty bladder versus (vs.) a full bladder prior to undergoing a computed tomography (CT) simulation for radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer. Radiation therapy is a commonly used treatment for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Prior to initiation of a course of radiotherapy, all patients with prostate cancer undergo a CT simulation that allows for computer-based optimization of radiation dose delivery to the target tissue (i.e., prostate) and simultaneous dose minimization to surrounding normal tissues, such as bladder and rectum. Patients are typically given standard instructions for preparation to present with a reproducible full bladder at the time of CT simulation and for each subsequent radiation treatment appointment. The goal of bladder distension is to displace portions of the bladder and bowel away from the highest dose radiation delivery to the prostate. However, as typical urinary symptoms related to radiotherapy develop during treatment, some patients are unable to reproduce the bladder distention achieved at the time of CT simulation. This can result in increased daily treatment time, sub-optimal reproducibility of patient internal anatomy, and increased stress for patients and radiation therapy staff. This trial will evaluate the effects of an empty bladder vs. a full bladder prior to CT simulation and radiation therapy in patients with prostate cancer and how it effects patient reported outcomes.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine whether an empty bladder during radiation therapy delivery for prostate cancer is non-inferior to standard bladder filling for change in patient-reported urinary symptoms 3 months post-treatment.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate whether an empty bladder during radiation therapy delivery for prostate cancer is non-inferior to standard bladder filling for patient-reported bowel symptoms and patient-reported severity of urinary symptoms 3 months post-treatment.
II. To compare physician-assessed genitourinary and gastrointestinal Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) toxicity related to radiation therapy in patients treated with a full versus an empty bladder 3 months post-treatment.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:
I. To evaluate the differences in dosimetric parameters, using both absolute and relative volumetric measures, between the full bladder and empty bladder patients and correlate with toxicity scores 3 months post-treatment.
II. To compare patient experience questionnaire answers between arms. III. To compare daily treatment evaluations by radiation therapists (RTT) between arms.
IV. To test for moderation of the treatment effect on the primary endpoint by the four stratification factors.
V. To evaluate whether an empty bladder during radiation therapy delivery for prostate cancer is non-inferior to standard bladder filling for patient-reported urinary symptoms at end of therapy (EOT) and severity, function, and bother 3 months post- treatment.
OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.
ARM I: Patients perform standard of care (SOC) bladder filling and then undergo computed tomography (CT) and radiation therapy in 2-39 fractions at the discretion of the treating clinician on study.
ARM II: Patients perform bladder emptying and then undergo CT and radiation therapy in 2-39 fractions at the discretion of the treating clinician on study.
After completion of study intervention, patients are followed up at 3 months.
Locations
7 locations Found with status Recruiting
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Status
- RECRUITING
Contact Person
- Clinical Trials Referral Office
- 855-776-0015
- [email protected]
Principal Investigator
- Bradley J. Stish, M.D.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age >= 18 years
* Histological confirmation of prostate cancer
* Planned definitive dose radiotherapy to the prostate
* Note: Patients are eligible for enrollment if they are already enrolled or planned for enrollment on another interventional research protocol provided that other study protocol treatment does not require procedures or treatments that would be in conflict with the eligibility or treatment protocols for this study nor, in the judgement of the enrolling physician, affect primary study objectives of this study
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status (PS) 0, 1, or 2
* Ability to complete questionnaire(s) by themselves or with assistance
* Provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Planned delivery of radiotherapy to pelvic lymph nodes
* Planned brachytherapy treatment of the prostate
* Significant urinary incontinence that precludes standard bladder filling
* Evidence of direct bladder extension or bladder wall metastases from prostate cancer
* Used indwelling or intermittent urinary catheterization at baseline
* Prior pelvic radiotherapy such that any portion of the prostate received > 5 Gy
Study Plan
Arm I (bladder filling, CT, radiation)
ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
Patients perform SOC bladder filling and then undergo CT and radiation therapy in 2-39 fractions at the discretion of the treating clinician on study.
OTHER:
Best PracticeDescription:
Undergo bladder filling prior to CTPROCEDURE:
Computed TomographyDescription:
Undergo CTOTHER:
Electronic Health Record ReviewDescription:
Ancillary studiesOTHER:
Questionnaire AdministrationDescription:
Ancillary studiesRADIATION:
Radiation TherapyDescription:
Undergo radiation therapy
Arm II (bladder emptying, CT, radiation)
EXPERIMENTAL
Patients perform bladder emptying and then undergo CT and radiation therapy in 2-39 fractions at the discretion of the treating clinician on study.
PROCEDURE:
Computed TomographyDescription:
Undergo CTOTHER:
Electronic Health Record ReviewDescription:
Ancillary studiesPROCEDURE:
Imaging ProcedureDescription:
Undergo bladder emptying prior to CTOTHER:
Questionnaire AdministrationDescription:
Ancillary studiesRADIATION:
Radiation TherapyDescription:
Undergo radiation therapy
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Patient-reported urinary symptoms
Secondary Outcome Measures
Incidence of physician reported gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) adverse events
Patient-reported bowel quality of life
Patient-reported severity of urinary tract symptoms
Timeline
Last Updated
December 9, 2024Start Date
September 14, 2023Today
May 11, 2025Completion Date ( Estimated )
September 19, 2028
Sponsors of this trial
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
RECRUITING 
≥ 18 Years