SABR for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
(ANCHORProstate Trial)
Trial Summary
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems likely that you can continue your existing treatment, as the trial involves patients who have already achieved a stable response to their current therapy.
Research suggests that SABR, a precise form of radiotherapy, may improve survival and delay further spread of cancer in patients with certain types of metastatic prostate cancer. Initial results also indicate that SABR is promising for localized prostate cancer, though more long-term data is needed.
12345Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) has been used in treating prostate cancer, and studies suggest it is generally safe, though concerns about treatment-related side effects and quality of life impacts remain.
26789Stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) is unique because it delivers high doses of radiation precisely to cancerous areas in a few sessions, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This approach is particularly beneficial for treating small, localized areas of cancer spread, known as oligometastases, and can improve survival and delay further cancer spread compared to standard treatments.
13101112Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for men with metastatic prostate cancer who are part of the PERa registry and have shown the best possible response to standard treatments, as seen by stable PSA levels. They should be able to perform daily activities (ECOG 0-2) and have a PSA greater than 0.2 ng/mL. Only those with 1-5 areas of cancer detectable on PSMA-PET scans that can be targeted by SABR will qualify.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive experimental SABR based on PSMA-PET detected disease after maximal systemic response
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Long-term follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term outcomes such as toxicity and progression