OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

IRB #

STUDY00019787

Title

A Prospective Comparative Study of Outcomes with Proton and Photon Radiation in Prostate Cancer (COMPPARE)

Principal Investigator

Arthur Hung

Study Purpose

The main objectives of the study are to compare prostate cancer patients treated with proton therapy to prostate cancer patients treated with photon therapy. To do this, patients will complete surveys about their quality of life and side effects associated with their radiation therapy treatment.

Medical Condition(s)

Prostate cancer

Eligibility Criteria

Age 30-80 with diagnosed prostate cancer, no prior radiation therapy or surgery to the prostate, no other active inflammatory bowel disease.

Age Range

30 - 85

Healthy Volunteers Needed

No

Duration of Participation

Up to 10 years. Participation will exactly follow the standard of care schedule.

Minors Included

No

Contact

John Minger
mingerj@ohsu.edu
503-418-3247

Sponsor

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Recruitment End

12/31/2024

Compensation Provided

Yes

Compensation

Patients will earn $50 at various visit they complete questionnaires. This amounts to $250 for the initial 3 years and up to $600 over the entire 10 years.