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This study will investigate health related quality of life factors in patients undergoing low dose rate prostate brachytherapy. Patients will be randomized to Iodine-125 Thinstrand (for use with 20 g needles) or Rapidstrand (for use with standard 18 g needles). Urinary, bowel, sexual function and bother will be measured by the EPIC questionnaire at various time intervals.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine-125 standard 18 g needle | Active Comparator | Rapidstrand |
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| 20 g needle | Active Comparator | Thin Strand |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RapidStrand seeds for use with 18g needle | Device | Rapidstrand seeds are standard size and are used with 20 g needles |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Health related quality of life including urinary, bowel and sexual function as measured by the EPIC questionnaire | Randomized | 1 year |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Brian J Moran, MD | Chicago Prostate Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Chicago Prostate Center | Recruiting | Westmont | Illinois | 60559 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011471 | Prostatic Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
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| D005834 | Genital Neoplasms, Male |
| D014565 | Urogenital Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009339 | Needles |
| ID | Term |
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| D004864 | Equipment and Supplies |
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| ThinStrand | Device | ThinStrand seeds are smaller in diameter and used with 20g needles |
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| D005832 |
| Genital Diseases, Male |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D011469 | Prostatic Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |