Prostate CancerPOP-RTNCT02302105
Randomized Trial of Prostate Only or Pelvic RT in High Risk Prostate Cancer
A study testing IGRT in people with Prostate Cancer, run by Tata Memorial Centre at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
Evidence to justify the use of the pelvic field is lacking for men with high risk localized prostate cancer. An additional randomized study is needed in men with a potential risk of nodal involvement to test the hypothesis that the use of the pelvic field contributed to the benefit observed in those studies. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Prostate Cancer
- What is being tested?
- IGRT
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 224 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 25 Nov 2011to 23 Oct 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Any age according to the fitness estimated by the Physician
- Physician estimated life expectancy > 5 years
- Biopsy proven Adenocarcinoma of prostate
- High risk prostate cancer based on Staging and Risk of Pelvic Nodal Metastases ≥ 20% as per the Roach formula (2/3 PSA) + [(GS - 6) x 10] If Gleason Score 8-10 - Any PSA, T1- T3a N0 M0 If Gleason Score 7 - PSA > 15, T1-T3a N0 M0 If Gleason Score 6 - PSA > 30, T1-T3a N0 M0 T3b-T4a N0 M0, Any Gleason Score, Any PSA
- Ability to receive long term hormone therapy/ Orchidectomy
- KPS ≥ 70 (see appendix)
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- Estimated life expectancy > 5 years
- No previous history of malignancy ≤5 years
- No prior history of therapeutic irradiation to pelvis
- Patient willing and reliable for follow-up and QOL
- No major co morbidities preventing radical treatment
- Signed study specific consent form
Who cannot join
- Any histopathology other than Adenocarcinoma
- Contraindication to Pelvic Radiotherapy like Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
- No prior history of pelvic surgery
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Uncontrolled cardiac co morbidity
- Presence of nodal or distant metastatic disease
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Prospective Phase III Randomized Trial of Prostate Only or Whole Pelvic RadioTherapy in High Risk Prostate Cancer (POP-RT) Trial
Evidence to justify the use of the pelvic field is lacking for men with high risk localized prostate cancer. An additional randomized study is needed in men with a potential risk of nodal involvement to test the hypothesis that the use of the pelvic field contributed to the benefit observed in those studies.
This trial aims to compare the outcomes with whole pelvis RT and Prostate alone RT in patients with High risk, non metastatic Prostate cancer with a Lymph nodal >20% with Primary 5 year Biochemical failure free survival and Secondary Disease free survival, overall survival, Acute toxicity, Late toxicity and QOL Patients will be randomized to one of two arms Arm 1 Whole pelvis radiotherapy and Arm 2 Prostate only radiotherapy. The Dose prescription will be 66 Gy in 25 fractions will be prescribed for the prostate PTV in Arm 2 an additional 50 Gy in 25 fractions for nodal PTV in patients in Arm 1. An overlap volume at rectal-prostate interface will receive 64 Gy/25#.
All patients will receive hormone therapy starting at least 8 weeks prior to the beginning of radiotherapy. They will continue the hormone therapy and later for a total duration of 2-3 years.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer
- Being tested
- IGRT
- Medical subject headings
- Prostatic Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
IGRTRadiation
Image Guided RT to the prostate
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate Only | Active comparator | 66-68 Gray (Gy) in 25 fractions will be prescribed for the prostate PTV Receives: Radiation: IGRT |
| Whole Pelvis | Experimental | 66-68 Gray (Gy) in 25 fractions will be prescribed for the prostate PTV and 50 Gy in 25 fractions to nodal region . Receives: Radiation: IGRT |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Biochemical Disease Free Survival
Biochemical failure is defined using the standard Phoenix consensus definition i.e. PSA>2ng/ml over the nadir PSA
Measured: 5 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Nov 2014 (estimated)
- Study start25 Nov 2011
- Primary completion22 Aug 2017
- Study completion23 Oct 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Prostate CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Tata Memorial CentreThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 224 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tata Memorial Centre
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr Vedang Murthy, Tata Memorial Centre
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02302105
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- POP-RT
- Acronym
- POP-RT
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Nov 2014
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Maitre P, Maheshwari G, Sarkar J, Singh P, Kannan S, Dutta S, Phurailatpam R, Raveendran V, Prakash G, Menon S, Joshi A, Pal M, Arora A, Murthy V. Late Urinary Toxicity and Quality of Life With Pelvic Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Dose-Effect Relations in the POP-RT Randomized Phase 3 Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2024 Oct 1;120(2):537-543. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.03.023. Epub 2024 Mar 28.
PubMed 38552989Murthy V, Maitre P, Kannan S, Panigrahi G, Krishnatry R, Bakshi G, Prakash G, Pal M, Menon S, Phurailatpam R, Mokal S, Chaurasiya D, Popat P, Sable N, Agarwal A, Rangarajan V, Joshi A, Noronha V, Prabhash K, Mahantshetty U. Prostate-Only Versus Whole-Pelvic Radiation Therapy in High-Risk and Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer (POP-RT): Outcomes From Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2021 Apr 10;39(11):1234-1242. doi: 10.1200/JCO.20.03282. Epub 2021 Jan 26.
PubMed 33497252Murthy V, Maitre P, Bhatia J, Kannan S, Krishnatry R, Prakash G, Bakshi G, Pal M, Menon S, Mahantshetty U. Late toxicity and quality of life with prostate only or whole pelvic radiation therapy in high risk prostate cancer (POP-RT): A randomised trial. Radiother Oncol. 2020 Apr;145:71-80. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2019.12.006. Epub 2020 Jan 7.
PubMed 31923712
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prospective Phase III Randomized Trial of Prostate Only or Whole Pelvic RadioTherapy in High Risk Prostate Cancer (POP-RT) Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02302105
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- POP-RT / POP-RT
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 224 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tata Memorial CentreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Nov 2011 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 22 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 26 Nov 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Evidence to justify the use of the pelvic field is lacking for men with high risk localized prostate cancer. An additional randomized study is needed in men with a potential risk of nodal involvement to test the hypothesis that the use of the pelvic field contributed to the benefit observed in those studies.
This trial aims to compare the outcomes with whole pelvis RT and Prostate alone RT in patients with High risk, non metastatic Prostate cancer with a Lymph nodal >20% with Primary 5 year Biochemical failure free survival and Secondary Disease free survival, overall survival, Acute toxicity, Late toxicity and QOL Patients will be randomized to one of two arms Arm 1 Whole pelvis radiotherapy and Arm 2 Prostate only radiotherapy. The Dose prescription will be 66 Gy in 25 fractions will be prescribed for the prostate PTV in Arm 2 an additional 50 Gy in 25 fractions for nodal PTV in patients in Arm 1. An overlap volume at rectal-prostate interface will receive 64 Gy/25#.
All patients will receive hormone therapy starting at least 8 weeks prior to the beginning of radiotherapy. They will continue the hormone therapy and later for a total duration of 2-3 years.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate Only | Active comparator | Radiation: IGRT66-68 Gray (Gy) in 25 fractions will be prescribed for the prostate PTV |
| Whole Pelvis | Experimental | Radiation: IGRT66-68 Gray (Gy) in 25 fractions will be prescribed for the prostate PTV and 50 Gy in 25 fractions to nodal region . |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Any age according to the fitness estimated by the Physician
- Physician estimated life expectancy > 5 years
- Biopsy proven Adenocarcinoma of prostate
- High risk prostate cancer based on Staging and Risk of Pelvic Nodal Metastases ≥ 20% as per the Roach formula (2/3 PSA) + [(GS - 6) x 10] If Gleason Score 8-10 - Any PSA, T1- T3a N0 M0 If Gleason Score 7 - PSA > 15, T1-T3a N0 M0 If Gleason Score 6 - PSA > 30, T1-T3a N0 M0 T3b-T4a N0 M0, Any Gleason Score, Any PSA
- Ability to receive long term hormone therapy/ Orchidectomy
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Any histopathology other than Adenocarcinoma
- Contraindication to Pelvic Radiotherapy like Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
- No prior history of pelvic surgery
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Uncontrolled cardiac co morbidity
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| IGRTImage Guided RT to the prostate | Radiation | Prostate Only, Whole Pelvis |
Primary outcome
Biochemical Disease Free Survival
Time frame: 5 years
Biochemical failure is defined using the standard Phoenix consensus definition i.e. PSA>2ng/ml over the nadir PSA
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Feb 2025.
- Results publication: PubMed 38552989Maitre P, Maheshwari G, Sarkar J, Singh P, Kannan S, Dutta S, Phurailatpam R, Raveendran V, Prakash G, Menon S, Joshi A, Pal M, Arora A, Murthy V. Late Urinary Toxicity and Quality of Life With Pelvic Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Dose-Effect Relations in the POP-RT Randomized Phase 3 Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2024 Oct 1;120(2):537-543. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.03.023. Epub 2024 Mar 28.
- Results publication: PubMed 33497252Murthy V, Maitre P, Kannan S, Panigrahi G, Krishnatry R, Bakshi G, Prakash G, Pal M, Menon S, Phurailatpam R, Mokal S, Chaurasiya D, Popat P, Sable N, Agarwal A, Rangarajan V, Joshi A, Noronha V, Prabhash K, Mahantshetty U. Prostate-Only Versus Whole-Pelvic Radiation Therapy in High-Risk and Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer (POP-RT): Outcomes From Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Oncol. 2021 Apr 10;39(11):1234-1242. doi: 10.1200/JCO.20.03282. Epub 2021 Jan 26.
- Results publication: PubMed 31923712Murthy V, Maitre P, Bhatia J, Kannan S, Krishnatry R, Prakash G, Bakshi G, Pal M, Menon S, Mahantshetty U. Late toxicity and quality of life with prostate only or whole pelvic radiation therapy in high risk prostate cancer (POP-RT): A randomised trial. Radiother Oncol. 2020 Apr;145:71-80. doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2019.12.006. Epub 2020 Jan 7.
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Referral and contact
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The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing IGRT in people with Prostate Cancer, run by Tata Memorial Centre at 1 site in India.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 12 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Biochemical Disease Free Survival (time frame: 5 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02302105, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Feb 2025.