ISRCTN ISRCTN10434678
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN10434678
ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT02294903
Secondary identifying numbers TM-105
Submission date
04/03/2015
Registration date
13/03/2015
Last edited
28/05/2019
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/find-a-clinical-trial/a-study-of-radiofrequency-ablation-to-treat-cancer-in-the-prostate-gland-pro-raft

Contact information

Dr Hashim Ahmed
Scientific

University College Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW12BU
United Kingdom

Study information

Study designProspective development study (IDEAL Surgery Guidelines)
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designNon randomised study
Study setting(s)GP practice
Study typeTreatment
Scientific titleA prospective development study evaluating focal therapy using encage coiled bipolar radiofrequency ablation in men with localised prostate cancer
Study acronymProRAFT
Study objectivesFor men with localised prostate cancer when treating only the areas of cancer with a coiled radiofrequency based bipolar device, this can lead to a more precise and better controlled ablation minimising side effects.
Ethics approval(s)NRES Committee London - Riverside
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedProstate cancer
InterventionCoiled bipolar radiofrequency ablation for men with histologically proven localized prostate cancer which is clinically significant. Localization and characterization of the disease will be established using multi-parametric (mp)-MRI and transperineal prostate biopsies. Pre-operative and all post operative imaging will be performed using a scanner and a pelvic phased array receiver, with a pelvic coil. The process will involve targeted or mapping biopsies which are concordant with the lesion seen on MRI. In both cases, transperineal biopsies will be taken from the prostate using a brachytherapy grid placed over the perineal skin whilst the man is in the lithotomy position. The evaluation will be done 6 months later by determining the ablative efficacy of focal therapy to treat localized low to intermediate risk prostate cancer.
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureAblative efficacy of focal therapy to treat localised low to intermediate risk prostate cancer using Coiled Bipolar Radiofrequency Ablation (Encage™), using histological outcomes (Disease control: 6 months histology treated area - Proportion of men with clinically significant prostate cancer on targeted transperineal biopsy in the treated area)
Secondary outcome measures1. Rate of any prostate cancer on targeted transperineal biopsy in the treated area
2. Rate of achievement of trifecta status (no severe Erectile Dysfunction (ED), pad-free leak-free continence, cancer control with no evidence of clinically significant cancer in treated area) at 6 months in those men with good baseline function
3. Rate of achievement of trifecta status (no severe Erectile Dysfunction (ED), pad-free continence, cancer control with no evidence of clinically significant cancer in treated area) at 6 months in those men with good baseline function
4. Time to initiation of secondary prostate cancer intervention (prostatectomy, radiotherapy, androgen ablation, focal/whole gland High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) or cryosurgery) as a result of:
4.1. Histological burden greater than Gleason pattern 3 and/or max Cancer Core Length Involvement (CCLI) >/=3mm
4.2. Rising Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) (needs Trial Steering Committee validation of clinical, pathological and case report form review to verify reason)
5. Time to initiation of secondary prostate cancer intervention (prostatectomy, radiotherapy, androgen ablation,focal/whole gland High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) or cryosurgery) for any cause
Overall study start date13/03/2015
Completion date30/11/2016

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexMale
Target number of participants20
Total final enrolment21
Key inclusion criteria1. Histologically proven prostate cancer
2. A visible lesion on mpMRI, that is accessible to a treatment based on radiofrequency bipolar electrodes
3. Transperineal prostate biopsies (template mapping and/or targeted)correlating with clinically significant lesion in the area of the MR-visible lesion
4. Absence of clinically significant histological disease outside of the planned treatment zone
5. Radiological stage T1-T3 a N0 M0 disease, as determined by local guidelines
6. Serum PSA </=15ng/ml within 3 months of screening visit
7. Life expectancy of more than 10 years
8. Signed informed consent by patient
9. An understanding of the English language sufficient to understand written and verbal information about the trial and consent process
Key exclusion criteria1. Men who have had previous radiation therapy to the pelvis
2. Men who have had androgen suppression/hormone treatment within the previous 12 months for their prostate cancer
3. Men with evidence of metastatic disease or nodal disease outside the prostate on bone scan or cross-sectional imaging
4. Men with a tumour not visible on mpMRI
5. Men with an inability to tolerate a transrectal ultrasound
6. Men allergic to latex
7. Men who have undergone prior significant rectal surgery preventing insertion of the TRUS probe (decided on the type of surgery in individualcases)
8. Men who have had previous electroporation, radiofrequency ablation, HIFU,cryosurgery, thermal or microwave therapy to the prostate
9. Men who have undergone a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate(TURP) for symptomatic lower urinary tract symptoms within the prior 6months. These patients may be included within the trial if deferred fromconsent and screening until at least 6 months following the TURP
10. Men not fit for major surgery as assessed by a Consultant Anaesthetist
11. Men unable to have pelvic MRI scanning (severe claustrophobia,permanent cardiac pacemaker, metallic implant etc likely to contribute significant artefact to images)
12. Presence of metal implants/stents in the urethra
13. Men with renal impairment with a GFR of <35ml/min (unable to tolerate Gadolinium dynamic contrast enhanced MRI)
Date of first enrolment13/03/2015
Date of final enrolment31/03/2016

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

NHS GP practices in the UK
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United Kingdom

Sponsor information

TROD Medical
Industry

360 Central Avenue - Suite 1260
St Petersburg
FL 33701
United States of America

Funders

Funder type

Industry

TROD Medical (USA)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot expected to be made available
Publication and dissemination plan
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Abstract results results presented at EAU18 Copenhagen in : 01/03/2018 16/04/2019 No No

Editorial Notes

28/05/2019: Internal review.
16/04/2019: Publication reference and total final enrolment added.