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Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial in Boston, MA

Access cutting-edge prostate cancer treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Boston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Palette Life Sciences, Inc.

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Boston

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Boston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Prostate Cancer Study in Boston

Barrigel is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate or prostate bed during radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer and, in creating this space, it is the intent of Barrigel to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum.

Sponsor: Palette Life Sciences, Inc.

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Age ≥ 18 years
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1
Prostatectomy surgeon notes specifying successful bilateral nerve Sparing procedure
Documentation of an intra or interfascial radical prostatectomy
Confirmed diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the prostate treated primarily with radical prostatectomy with pN0 or pNX pathologic stage
No radiographic evidence of local, regional, or distant metastatic disease via PSMA PET or Axumin fluciclovine F18 scan
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) 0.1 ng/mL or higher
Intent to receive definitive radiation therapy to the prostate bed
Written informed consent for study participation prior to study enrollment

Exclusion Criteria

Known allergy to hyaluronic acid
Pathologic T4 disease
Prior local prostate cancer therapy including cryotherapy or brachytherapy.
Prior post-prostatectomy or pelvic radiation therapy
Planned elective pelvic lymph node radiation therapy
Prior anorectal surgery (e.g. low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, absence of a rectum)
Inflammatory bowel disease requiring treatment with steroids (e.g. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
Active connective tissue disorder including lupus or scleroderma
Any urogenital abnormality that could limit the ability to access the Barrigel injection site
White blood cell count \<4000/uL or \>12,000/uL.
Hemoglobin \<10 g/dL (transfusion or other intervention to achieve this is acceptable).
Active bleeding disorder or clinically significant coagulopathy defined as PTT \>35 seconds or INR \>1.4 or platelet count \<100,000/mm3.
Serum AST/ALT \>2.5 times the institutional upper limit of normal
Creatinine \>2.0 mg/dL
Bilirubin \>2.0 mg/dL
History of chronic renal failure.
History of uncontrolled diabetes (e.g. symptomatic hyperglycemia that is not controlled with medical management; fasting blood glucose \>300 mg/dL).
History of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Patients with controlled HIV infection (CD4+ T-cell counts ≥ 350 cells/µL) and no history of AIDS-defining opportunistic infections may be included.
Contraindication to having an MRI or PSMA/PET scan (e.g. non-MRI compatible device).
Presence of bilateral hip implants, although unilateral hip implant may be permissible if the implant is MRI compatible and does not produce artifact that interferes with any requirements of the study protocol
Subject unable or unwilling to comply with study requirements
Any condition that in the investigator's opinion would prevent administration or completion of study therapy

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Boston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06496256) has an active research site in Boston, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Options in Boston, MA

If you're searching for prostate cancer treatment options in Boston, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06496256) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Boston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced prostate cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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