Clinical Trial: Evaluation of the Impact of Empty Versus Full Bladder in Patients With Prostate Cancer, RELIEF Trial
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Prostate Carcinoma
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: RELIEF: Randomized EvaLuation of the Impact of Empty Versus Full Bladder
Brief Summary:
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…
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