Clinical trial NCT03253744
Conditions: Prostate Cancer Prostatic Neoplasm
Keywords: Image Guidance Dose Escalation Radiotherapy Re-irradiation Quality of Life
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Start date: 2018-07-05; Completion date: 2025-02-16
Enrollment: 17 participants; Allocation: NON_RANDOMIZED; Intervention model: SEQUENTIAL

Brief summary:
Background:

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in United States (U.S.) men. Radiation is an effective treatment for most patients with localized prostate cancer, but sometimes the tumor returns. Researchers want to see if a highly focused type of radiation can help. It is given in only 5 treatments. It is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).

Objective:

To study the maximum tolerated dose and side effects of stereotactic body radiation therapy in people with a local recurrence of prostate cancer after radiation.

Eligibility:

Men at least 18 years old who have recurrent prostate cancer after radiation therapy and no evidence of distant metastatic disease.

Design:

Participants will be screened with blood tests, physical exam, and medical history. They may also have:

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the prostate.

Positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) scan. Participants will get an injection of 2-(3-{1-carboxy-5-\[(6-18F-fluoro-pyridine-3-carbonyl)-amino\]-pentyl}-ureido)-pentanedioic acid (18F-DCFPyL) for the PET scan. They will lie very still on their back on the scanner table.

Small samples of prostate tumor tissue will be taken by a needle through the skin or rectum to see if the cancer is in the prostate. Small metal seeds will be placed into the prostate at the same time to help guide the radiation.

About 2 weeks later, participants will have a radiation treatment planning CT scan.

Participants will answer questions about their urine function, bowel function, erectile function, and mood.

Participants will receive SBRT. They will have 5 radiation treatments over 2 weeks.

Participants will have follow-up visits. They will have a physical exam, blood tests, and questionnaires.

Six months after ending SBRT, the 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT will be repeated.

Participants will continue to have routine visits until two years after treatment is completed....

Detailed description:
Background:

* Prostate cancer that recurs after prior radiation treatment can be challenging to cure due to the side effects of available treatments such as surgery and cryoablation.
* Re-irradiation with brachytherapy or stereotactic approaches has shown excellent rates of prostate cancer disease control with tolerable side effects.
* Using image guidance to allow highly conformal focal re-irradiation may potentially increase the efficacy of re-irradiation.

Objectives:

-Define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of image guided, focally dose escalated prostate radiation with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients with a local recurrence of prostate cancer after prior radiotherapy.

Eligibility:

* Histological confirmation of recurrent prostate cancer after prior irradiation (external beam or brachytherapy)
* No evidence of distant metastases of prostate cancer
* No prior prostatectomy
* Subject is greater than or equal to18 years old
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status less than or equal to 2 (Karnofsky greater than or equal to 60%).

Design:

* This is a Phase I trial of focal dose escalation with SBRT using image and pathologic guidance.
* Areas in the prostate shown to have tumor on biopsy or with advanced imaging studies will be treated with highly conformal SBRT over a period of two to three weeks. Treatment will be guided and gated by fiducials implanted in the prostate.
* Patients will be treated to escalating doses based on tolerability of the treatment.
* Quality of life and functional outcomes such as urine, bowel, and erectile function will be assessed with questionnaires.
* Up to 52 patients will be enrolled.

Arms: arm 1: Arm 1: Tumor irradiation.

Cohort 1, Level 1, Arm 1 - 40 gray (Gy) to Tumor planning target volume (PTV)

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy.

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT): Participants with locally recurrent prostate cancer after treatment with EBRT. These participants cannot have had permanent brachytherapy as part of their treatment. arm 2: Arm 1: Tumor irradiation.

Cohort 1, Level 2, Arm 1 - 42.5 gray (Gy) to Tumor planning target volume (PTV)

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy; and a reduced dose will be delivered to the entire prostate.

External beam radiation therapy (EBRT): Participants with locally recurrent prostate cancer after treatment with EBRT. These participants cannot have had permanent brachytherapy as part of their treatment. arm 3: Arm 2: Prostate and tumor irradiation

Cohort 2, Level 1, Arm 2 - 30 gray (Gy) PTV to Prostate and 40 Gy to Tumor planning target volume (PTV)

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy; and a reduced dose will be delivered to the entire prostate.

Brachytherapy: Participants with locally recurrent prostate cancer after treatment with brachytherapy +/- external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). These participants must have had brachytherapy as part of their treatment. arm 4: Arm 2: Prostate and tumor irradiation

Arm 2 - 30 gray (Gy) planning target volume (PTV) to Prostate and 42.5 Gy to Tumor PTV

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy; and a reduced dose will be delivered to the entire prostate.

Brachytherapy: Participants with locally recurrent prostate cancer after treatment with brachytherapy +/- external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). These participants must have had brachytherapy as part of their treatment.
Interventions: intervention 1: 18F-DCFPyL intervention 2: Tumor Irradiation intervention 3: Prostate + tumor irradiation intervention 4: Tumor Irradiation
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Participants will receive 2-(3-{1-carboxy-5-\[(6-18F-fluoro-pyridine-3-carbonyl)-amino\]-pentyl}-ureido)-pentanedioic acid at baseline and 6 months after radiation. The maximum amount of injected active drug will be less than 4.02 micrograms. The target administered activity will be 6-6.5 mCi. intervention 2: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy. intervention 3: Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy; and a reduced dose will be delivered to the entire prostate. intervention 4: External beam radiation therapy (EBRT): Participants with locally recurrent prostate cancer after treatment with EBRT. These participants cannot have had permanent brachytherapy as part of their treatment.

Protocol documents:
Prot_SAP_000.pdf: 
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Abbreviated Title: SBRT for Recurrent Prostate Ca
NIH Protocol #:17-C-0153 
Version Date: 05/24/2023
NCT Number: NCT03253744
Title: Phase I Trial of Image Guided Focally Dose Escalated Prostate SBRT for Locally 
Recurrent Prostate Cancer after Prior Radiotherapy 
NCI Principal Investigator: Deborah Citrin, M.D.
Radiation Oncology Branch
National Cancer Institute
10 CRC, Rm B2-3500
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-496-5457
E-mail: citrind@mail.nih.gov
Drug Name:
18F-DCFPyL
IND Number:
133631
Sponsor:
NCI CCR
Manufacturer:
NIH PET department
Supplier
NIH PET department
Commercial Agents: Radiation


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PRÉCIS 
Background:

Prostate cancer that recurs after prior radiation treatment can be challenging to cure due 
to the side effects of available treatments such as surgery and cryoablation. 

Re-irradiation with brachytherapy or stereotactic approaches has shown excellent rates of 
prostate cancer disease control with tolerable side effects. 

Using image guidance to allow highly conformal focal re-irradiation may potentially 
increase the efficacy of re-irradiation.
Objectives:

Define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of image guided, focally dose escalated 
prostate radiation with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients with a local 
recurrence of prostate cancer after prior radiotherapy.
Eligibility:

Histological confirmation of recurrent prostate cancer after prior irradiation (external 
beam or brachytherapy)

No evidence of distant metastases of prostate cancer

No prior prostatectomy

Subject is >18 years old 

ECOG performance status <2 (Karnofsky >60%)
Design:

This is a Phase I trial of focal dose escalation with SBRT using image and pathologic 
guidance. 

Areas in the prostate shown to have tumor on biopsy or with advanced imaging studies 
will be treated with highly conformal SBRT over a period of two to three weeks. 
Treatment will be guided and gated by fiducials implanted in the prostate. 

Patients will be treated to escalating doses based on tolerability of the treatment. 

Quality of life and functional outcomes such as urine, bowel, and erectile function will be 
assessed with questionnaires. 

Up to 46 patients will be enrolled.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
PRÉCIS............................................................................................................................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................3
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................8
1
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................9
1.1
Study Objectives ...............................................................................................................9
1.1.1
Primary Objective......................................................................................................9
1.1.2
Secondary Objectives ................................................................................................9
1.1.3
Exploratory Objectives ..............................................................................................9
1.2
Background and Rationale................................................................................................9
1.2.1
Salvage reirradiation................................................................................................10
1.2.2
Molecular imaging of prostate cancer .....................................................................11
1.2.3
Neuroendocrine Differentiation and Radiation Outcomes ......................................14
1.2.4
Purpose of this study................................................................................................15
1.2.5
Study MTD Determination/Dose Expansion...........................................................15
2
ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT AND ENROLLMENT .........................................................16
2.1
Eligibility Criteria ...........................................................................................................16
2.1.1
Inclusion Criteria .....................................................................................................16
2.1.2
Exclusion Criteria ....................................................................................................16
2.1.3
Recruitment Strategies.............................................................................................17
2.2
Screening Evaluation ......................................................................................................17
2.3
Participant Registration and Status Update Procedures..................................................17
2.3.1
Treatment Assignment Procedures..........................................................................18
2.4
Baseline Evaluation.........................................................................................................18
3
STUDY IMPLEMENTATION ...............................................................................................19
3.1
Study Design...................................................................................................................19
3.1.1
Dose Limiting Toxicity............................................................................................20
3.1.2
Dose Escalation .......................................................................................................20
3.2
Drug Administration .......................................................................................................21
3.3
Dose Modifications.........................................................................................................21
3.4
Questionnaires.................................................................................................................22
3.5
Monitoring during study .................................................................................................23


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3.6
Study Calendar................................................................................................................24
3.7
Surgical Guidelines.........................................................................................................26
3.8
Radiation Therapy Guidelines ........................................................................................26
3.8.1
Treatment Planning..................................................................................................26
3.8.2
Target volume definitions........................................................................................26
3.8.3
Dose constraints.......................................................................................................27
3.8.4
Treatment Delivery..................................................................................................28
3.9
Cost and Compensation ..................................................................................................28
3.9.1
Costs ........................................................................................................................28
3.9.2
Compensation ..........................................................................................................28
3.9.3
Reimbursement........................................................................................................28
3.10
Criteria for Removal from Protocol Therapy and Off Study Criteria .........................28
3.10.1
Criteria for removal from protocol therapy .............................................................28
3.10.2
Off-Study Criteria....................................................................................................28
3.10.3
Lost to Follow-up ....................................................................................................29
4
CONCOMITANT MEDICATIONS/MEASURES.................................................................29
5
CORRELATIVE STUDIES FOR RESEARCH .....................................................................29
5.1
Biospecimen Collection ..................................................................................................29
5.1.1
Plasma......................................................................................................................30
5.1.2
Urine ........................................................................................................................30
5.1.3
Prostate biopsy tissue...............................................................................................31
5.2
Sample Storage, Tracking and Disposition.....................................................................31
5.3
Samples for Genetic/Genomic Analysis .........................................................................31
5.3.1
Description of the scope of genetic/genomic analysis.............................................31
5.3.2
Description of how privacy and confidentiality of medical information/biological 
specimens will be maximized................................................................................................32
5.3.3
Management of Results ...........................................................................................32
5.3.4
Genetic counseling...................................................................................................32
6
DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATION .......................................................................32
6.1
Data Collection ...............................................................................................................32
6.1.1
Clinical Data ............................................................................................................33
6.1.2
Pre-Administration Events.......................................................................................33
6.1.3
Imaging Data ...........................................................................................................34


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6.2
Data Sharing Plans..........................................................................................................34
6.2.1
Human Data Sharing Plan .......................................................................................34
6.2.2
Genomic Data Sharing Plan.....................................................................................35
6.3
Response Criteria ............................................................................................................35
6.3.1
Definitions ...............................................................................................................35
6.3.2
Response Criteria.....................................................................................................35
6.3.3
Progression-Free Survival .......................................................................................35
6.4
Toxicity Criteria..............................................................................................................35
7
NIH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS / DATA AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN.....36
7.1
Definitions.......................................................................................................................36
7.2
OHSRP Office of Compliance and Training / IRB Reporting........................................36
7.2.1
Expedited Reporting ................................................................................................36
7.2.2
IRB Requirements for PI Reporting at Continuing Review ....................................36
7.3
NCI Clinical Director Reporting.....................................................................................36
7.4
Data and Safety Monitoring Plan....................................................................................36
7.4.1
Principal Investigator/Research Team.....................................................................36
8
SPONSOR SAFETY REPORTING........................................................................................37
8.1
Definitions.......................................................................................................................37
8.1.1
Adverse Event..........................................................................................................37
8.1.2
Serious Adverse Event (SAE) .................................................................................37
8.1.3
Life-threatening .......................................................................................................37
8.1.4
Severity....................................................................................................................38
8.1.5
Relationship to Study Product .................................................................................38
8.2
Assessment of Safety Events ..........................................................................................38
8.3
Reporting of Serious Adverse Events .............................................................................38
8.4
Safety Reporting Criteria to the Pharmaceutical Collaborators......................................39
8.5
Reporting Pregnancy.......................................................................................................39
8.5.1
Paternal exposure.....................................................................................................39
8.6
Regulatory Reporting for Studies Conducted Under CCR-Sponsored IND...................39
8.7
Sponsor Protocol Deviation Reporting ...........................................................................40
9
CLINICAL MONITORING....................................................................................................40
10 STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................41
10.1
Statistical Hypothesis ..................................................................................................41


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10.2
Sample Size Determination.........................................................................................42
10.3
Populations for Analyses.............................................................................................42
10.4
Statistical Analyses......................................................................................................42
10.4.1
General Approach....................................................................................................42
10.4.2
Analysis of the Primary Endpoint............................................................................42
10.4.3
Analysis of the Secondary Endpoints......................................................................42
10.4.4
Safety Analyses .......................................................................................................43
10.4.5
Sub-Group Analyses................................................................................................43
10.4.6
Tabulation of individual Participant Data................................................................43
10.4.7
Exploratory Analyses...............................................................................................43
11 HUMAN SUBJECTS PROTECTIONS..................................................................................44
11.1
Rationale For Subject Selection ..................................................................................44
11.2
Inclusion of Women ....................................................................................................44
11.3
Participation of Children .............................................................................................44
11.4
Evaluation of Benefits and Risks/Discomforts ...........................................................44
11.4.1
Risks ........................................................................................................................44
11.4.2
Benefits....................................................................................................................46
11.5
Consent Process and Documentation ..........................................................................46
12 REGULATORY AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS............................................47
12.1
Study Discontinuation and Closure.............................................................................47
12.2
Quality Assurance and Quality Control ......................................................................47
12.3
Conflict of Interest Policy ...........................................................................................48
12.4
Confidentiality and Privacy.........................................................................................48
13 PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................49
13.1
18F-DCFPyL...............................................................................................................49
13.1.1
Classification ...........................................................................................................49
13.1.2
Chemical Name .......................................................................................................49
13.1.3
Formulation and preparation....................................................................................49
13.1.4
Source ......................................................................................................................49
13.1.5
Agent Inventory Records.........................................................................................49
13.1.6
Stability and Storage................................................................................................49
13.1.7
Administration procedures.......................................................................................50
13.1.8
Supply and Packaging..............................................................................................50


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14 COMMERCIAL DEVICE INFORMATION..........................................................................50
14.1
Source..........................................................................................................................50
14.2
Toxicity .......................................................................................................................50
14.3
Administration procedures ..........................................................................................50
15 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................51
16 APPENDICES .........................................................................................................................55
16.1
Appendix A: Performance Status Criteria...................................................................55
16.2
Appendix B: Qol Questionnaires ................................................................................56


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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The trial will be carried out in accordance with International Conference on Harmonisation Good 
Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) and the following: 
United States (US) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applicable to clinical studies (45 
CFR Part 46, 21 CFR Part 50, 21 CFR Part 56, 21 CFR Part 312, and/or 21 CFR Part 812) 
National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded investigators and clinical trial site staff who are 
responsible for the conduct, management, or oversight of NIH-funded clinical trials have 
completed Human Subjects Protection and ICH GCP Training.
The protocol, informed consent form(s), recruitment materials, and all participant materials will 
be submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review and approval. Approval of both 
the protocol and the consent form must be obtained before any participant is enrolled. Any 
amendment to the protocol will require review and approval by the IRB before the changes are 
implemented to the study. In addition, all changes to the consent form will be IRB-approved; an 
IRB determination will be made regarding whether a new consent needs to be obtained from 
participants who provided consent, using a previously approved consent form.


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INTRODUCTION
1.1
STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.1.1
Primary Objective

Define the MTD of image-guided, focally dose escalated prostate SBRT in patients with a 
local recurrence of prostate cancer after prior radiotherapy.
1.1.2
Secondary Objectives

Define the dose-limiting toxicities and toxicity profile of image-guided, focally dose 
escalated prostate SBRT in patients previously treated with radiotherapy.

Describe the rate of PSA control (biochemical progression free survival, bPFS) at 1 and 2 
years after treatment with focally dose escalated SBRT for locally recurrent prostate cancer 
after irradiation. 

Describe the effects of focally dose escalated prostate SBRT on patient reported outcomes 
(SHIM, AUA Symptom Index, EPIC-26) in patients previously treated with radiotherapy

Evaluate 18F-DCFPyL imaging as a method to detect locally recurrent prostate cancer after 
radiation 
1.1.3
Exploratory Objectives

Evaluate the feasibility of a patient specific circulating DNA mutation panel for predicting 
biochemical recurrence

Evaluate decision regret at the time of enrollment and at the end of follow up relating to the 
primary treatment for prostate cancer to determine if successful salvage mitigates decision 
regret.

Evaluate for the presence of neuroendocrine markers and markers of resistance in recurrent 
prostate cancer after prior irradiation.

Describe cellular, molecular, genetic and genomic biology through whole exome or genome 
sequencing and targeted analysis in blood and tumor tissue.
1.2
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
Radiation is an effective therapy for localized prostate cancer. Although most patients are cured 
of their prostate cancer by external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and/or brachytherapy, a 
subset of patients will develop biochemical failure, defined as a rise in the PSA of more than 2 
ng/dL above the post radiation nadir. The risk of biochemical recurrence after irradiation using 
more modern approaches varies greatly depending on pretreatment risk grouping. Biochemical 
recurrence rates may be as high as 50% for patients categorized as high risk (1). The natural 
history of local recurrence is largely unknown, as most patients that develop a biochemical 
recurrence after radiotherapy have been treated with androgen suppression without further 
investigation of the site of failure. Indeed, although biochemical failure rates are well known 
after irradiation, patterns of failure are only now being determined with the development of 
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Patients with biochemical failure may harbor local recurrence or metastatic disease. Immediate 
or delayed androgen deprivation therapy, a non-curative therapy, is most often used for 
treatment of these patients (2). Data from prospective studies including prostate biopsies after 
EBRT have suggested that local persistence of disease serves as a source of metastases and 
contributes to a reduction in disease free survival (3). 
In the absence of metastatic disease, local salvage therapies offer a potentially curative 
treatment option for patients with a local recurrence after prostate radiotherapy; however, many 
of these therapeutic approaches are associated with substantial treatment morbidity and remain 
underutilized (4). The most commonly used options for salvage after radiation include 
cryoablation (5-10), prostatectomy (11-13), and re-irradiation (14-22). Developing less toxic 
local salvage therapies may provide a more acceptable curative treatment option for these 
patients. 
Although salvage prostatectomy can be toxic, it can also be effective as a salvage therapy for 
recurrent prostate cancer after irradiation. Most published studies have included standard 
imaging studies (bone scan, CT, and in some cases MRI) for restaging prior to treatment of the 
recurrent cancer. In addition, patients undergoing salvage prostatectomy are often highly 
selected based on initial T stage, Gleason score, young age, and lack of comorbidities. 
Biochemical recurrence free survival after salvage prostatectomy in this carefully selected 
patient subset is approximately 80-85% (23, 24). 
Because many patients who undergo curative radiotherapy for prostate cancer are not surgical 
candidates due to age, comorbidities, or disease extent, many of these patients do not have 
salvage prostatectomy as an option if their first course of radiotherapy is not effective. In these 
patients, salvage reirradiation is a potentially attractive option. 
1.2.1
Salvage reirradiation
Most studies of re-irradiation for locally recurrent prostate cancer after prior irradiation have 
used prostate brachytherapy to deliver a high radiation dose to the prostate gland (14-21). 
Brachytherapy is highly conformal and allows for lower exposures to normal tissues than 
conventionally fractionated radiotherapy. In the context of brachytherapy, a sufficient number 
of catheters must be inserted to obtain an optimal dose distribution, making focal dosing 
challenging. Some small series have used fusion of MRI to guide focal brachytherapy (25, 26). 
These methods were feasible, however there was a substantial rate of genitourinary toxicity 
with this approach, likely due to the use of normal tissue constraints similar to the definitive 
setting. Of note, with brachytherapy approaches, the dose to structures such as the urethra may 
be quite large compared to those delivered with EBRT approaches. Several published series of 
salvage brachytherapy have reported encouraging rates of biochemical control at 5 years of 65-
85%, with cause specific survivals of 80-95% (14-21). Thus, these results compare favorably 
with the salvage prostatectomy approaches in a cohort of patients with a higher incidence of 
substantial co-morbidities.
Because brachytherapy approaches are technically demanding and can have an increased rate of 
toxicity after prior irradiation, few practitioners offer them in the setting of recurrence. 
Brachytherapy also requires some form of anesthesia, and in some cases an overnight 
hospitalization and temporary indwelling urine catheter until acute urinary symptoms resolve. 
The development of SBRT approaches that can be provided as an outpatient procedure without 
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SBRT has been investigated as a method to salvage patients with biochemical recurrence and 
documented local recurrence after radiotherapy for prostate cancer, but has only been reported 
in a single series (22). This approach takes advantage of the capacity for highly conformal 
therapy to minimize dose to surrounding structures while delivering a relatively homogenous 
dose compared to brachytherapy. Thus, areas of high dose to urethra and other structures are 
limited at the cost of increased low to moderate dose to surrounding rectum and bladder. In this 
series of 29 patients, SBRT was delivered to the prostate gland to a dose of 34 Gy in 5 
fractions. In this series, dose was escalated to the peripheral zone, presumably to cover areas at 
“high risk” of recurrence, although the actual area of recurrence was not evaluated or escalated. 
The goal of this escalation as a prescribed dose of 42 Gy. Fourteen of these patients had 
residual toxicity from prior radiation treatments prior to receiving SBRT, and received a prior 
median radiation dose of 73.8Gy (range 68.4 Gy-81 Gy). Following SBRT treatment, these 
patients had a 2-year biochemical progression free survival (bPFS) of 82% using the Phoenix 
criteria. In regard to toxicity, 3 of the 29 patients developed late grade 2 genitourinary (GU) 
toxicity and one patient developed acute and late grade 3 GU toxicity (urethral obstruction with 
a suprapubic catheter and hemorrhagic cystitis). In addition, one patient required 
cystoprostatectomy for grade 4 hemorrhagic cystitis. Thus, the rates of GU toxicity for the 29 
patients were 18% >Grade 2 GU toxicity and 7%> Grade 3 toxicity. 
1.2.2
Molecular imaging of prostate cancer
The ability to detect prostate cancer with imaging is a critical component of successful focal 
therapy. There are few FDA approved molecular imaging radiotracers to detect soft tissue 
prostate cancer metastases. 111In Prostascint, based on a prostate specific membrane antigen 
(PSMA) antibody, has proven to be suboptimal because of its low uptake in target tissues, high 
non-specific background and it use of single photon emission. As a result, it is not used in most 
clinical settings. 11C Choline, was recently approved by the FDA, but because of the short half-
life of the agent, its use is limited to facilities with on-site cyclotrons. 
There is tremendous interest in prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) as a target for 
molecular imaging (27). PSMA is a type II cell surface membrane glycoprotein receptor found in 
almost all prostate cancers, especially in advanced, hormone-independent and metastatic disease. 
It can also be found in endothelial cells of the neovasculature of nearly all solid tumors (28, 29). 
It is also seen in normal prostate, small bowel, proximal renal tubules, salivary glands and brain 
but at 100 to 1000 fold lower expression (30). Monoclonal antibodies have been developed 
against PSMA, but the first agent, 111In Prostascint, targeted an intracellular epitope that is 
inaccessible in viable tumor cells which is one factor contributing to its lack of clinical utility 
(31). 111In is a single photon emitter and as such results in a less sensitive and lower resolution 
image than PET emitters. 
Mease and Pomper et al developed fluorine-18, N-[N-[(S)-1,3-dicarboxypropyl]carbamoyl]-4- 
[18F]fluorobenzyl-L-cysteine (18F-DCFBC) at Johns Hopkins University as the first 18F agent 
designed specifically for clinical PET imaging of prostate cancer.(32) 18F DCFBC is a small 
molecule targeting an external binding domain of PSMA. Cho et al reported initial clinical 
experience with 18F DCFBC in five metastatic prostate cancer patients.(33) Focal abnormal PET 
uptake was seen in 32 metastatic lymph nodes and bone lesions with median SUVmax of 5.6 for 
lymph nodes, and 3.6 for bone. Conventional imaging was concordant with PET findings in 21 
sites, 5 of them bone. Discordant positive PET findings were attributed to possible early bone 
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were negative on PET, were in bone and considered indeterminate for malignancy or due to 
trauma. One true metastatic bone lesion that was PET negative may have been suppressed by 
antiandrogen therapy. Surprisingly, blood pool activity remained moderately persistent 
throughout the imaging. Possible explanations include binding to a free form of PSMA 
circulating in the blood or non-specific protein binding. 
The relationship between androgen receptor (AR) and PSMA expression is complex. Evans et al 
demonstrated that a functional androgen receptor (AR) is required for PSMA expression and AR 
suppression results in lower expression which can be quantitatively imaged with PET. (34) 
However, Androgen deprivation therapies, such as MDV3100 can increase 64Cu –antiPSMA 
J591 uptake. The NIH Molecular Imaging Clinic’s (MIC) experience with 18F-DCFBC in 
metastatic prostate cancer suggests that patients fully suppressed on androgen deprivation 
therapy (ADT) have low PSMA expression and patients who are manifestly castrate resistant 
have high PSMA expression. Interestingly, 18F DCFBC scans show a mix of lesions, some 
suppressed and others expressing PSMA among the various metastases. The NCI Molecular 
Imaging Clinic/Molecular Imaging Branch (MIB) has imaged 45 patients with localized, 
recurrent or metastatic disease with 18F-DCFBC. Encouraging observations of localized disease 
show focal uptake in tumor and not in benign hyperplasia (Figure 1). 
Figure 1. Localized prostate cancer images in patient with high risk cancer (A) Axial 18F-
DCFBC PET demonstrating focal uptake in tumor but not in benign prostatic hyperplasia. (B) 
Corresponding MR image showing malignant and benign lesions. (C) Axial 18F-DCFBC PET 
and CT fusion image.
Dr. Pomper’s group at Johns Hopkins University developed a second-generation low molecular 
weight, PSMA targeted radiotracer, 2-(3-(1-carboxy-5-[(6-[18F] fluoro-pyridine-3-carbonyl)-
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generation molecule but with enhanced features. They found tissue binding affinity to be more 
than 5 times greater than 18F DCFBC and with significantly less blood pool activity. Their 
preclinical studies in prostate cancer mice models revealed a maximum target to muscle 
background ratio of 400:1 at 120 minutes compared to 18F DCFBC’s ratio of 20:1. (35) They 
noted comparably favorable pharmacokinetics and dosimetry profile.
In their recent publication(36), nine prostate cancer patients were studied with this tracer to 
evaluate, safety, biodistribution and radiation dosimetry with favorable results. Physiologic 
radiotracer activity is seen in the salivary glands, lacrimal glands, liver, spleen and intestines 
with excretion through the kidneys and bladder. Blood pool activity rapidly cleared. The 
effective dose for a 370 MBq (10 mCi) dose of 18F-DCFPyL was 6.1 mGy (0.61 rem) or 0.0165 
mSv/MBq. The highest radiation dose is the kidneys (0.0945 mGy/MBq) then the bladder wall 
(0.0864 mGy/MBq) which can be ameliorated by continuous bladder irrigation, submandibular 
glands (0.0387 mGy/MBq) and liver (0.0380 mGy/MBq). Radiation dose estimates for the other 
organs are in Table 1. 
Table 1. Radiation dose estimates for 18F-DCFPyL
Tumor uptake was much higher with 18F-DCFPyL than 18F-DCFBC and increased with time. 
Focal radiotracer activity could be seen in some lesions at the earliest imaging point at 5 minutes 
and all known lesions were visualized with highest uptake after 2-hours post-injection. 18F-
DCFPyL uptake identified cancer lesions in the bone, prostate, lymph nodes and soft tissue. 
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small lesions only visible at 2 hours. They suggested that patients with biochemical recurrence 
might be best imaged at the 2nd hour point. 
Szabo et al (36) studied five patients with metastatic prostate cancer and none experienced any 
severe adverse events. Three grade I NCI CTCAE adverse events were reported. One patient 
reported a mild headache and nosebleed (two adverse events) that resolved without treatment and 
were deemed unlikely to be attributed to the radiotracer. The third event was a decreased platelet 
count found on routine post-imaging follow-up labs that was attributed to the patient starting 
treatment for prostate cancer. No heart rate or blood pressure events occurred that were related to 
the radiotracer. The effective radiation dose to patients with 18F-DCFPyL was reported as 
0.0165 mSv/MBq by Szabo et al (36). Doses to most radiosensitive organs were much lower 
than with the first-generation, 18F-DCFBC. 
In summary, 18F-DCFPyL is a low molecular weight, second generation radiofluorinated 
PSMA targeted PET radiotracer that has been demonstrated to have efficacy in detecting local 
and metastatic prostate cancer in patients (37). In a study conducted in the Molecular Imaging 
Branch, NCI, a related PSMA PET radiotracer detected all clinically significant prostate 
cancers. PSMA expression is correlated with tumor aggressiveness, and similar PSMA targeted 
radionuclides have been shown to accurately detect the location of biochemical failure after 
radiotherapy, including local failures (38, 39). 
The natural history disease in patients with 18F-DCFPyL detected local recurrence is not 
known, however given that patients will also undergo the current best staging (NaF PET/CT 
and multiparametric MRI), it is anticipated that patients with local only disease detected with 
this imaging will have improved outcomes as they may be less likely to harbor occult 
metastatic disease after an additional imaging modality. The use of an additional imaging 
modality may improve oncologic outcomes by avoiding ineffective local treatment of patients 
with occult metastatic disease and by enhancing certainty of sites requiring treatment, thus 
allowing escalation of portions of the prostate to doses that may not be possible if the entire 
gland required treatment.
1.2.3
Neuroendocrine Differentiation and Radiation Outcomes
Neuroendocrine cells can be found in healthy prostate tissue typically situated in the basal cell 
layer and urothelium and typically account for less than 1% of cells (40) and generally stain 
positive for Chromogranin A. In contrast, neuroendocrine differentiation of prostate cancer has 
been suggested to portend poor prognosis. Neuroendocrine cells in prostate cancer often do not 
express androgen receptor (AR) or PSA (41). Neuroendocrine differentiation can occur in 
different patterns in prostate cancer: focal neuroendocrine differentiation, carcinoid tumor, or 
small cell of the prostate (42). Several markers can be used to define neuroendocrine 
differentiation of prostate cancer, including Chromogranin A, Neuron specific enolase, 
somatostatin, and 5-HT.
Several studies have suggested that patients with prostate cancer with neuroendocrine features 
or a certain percentage of cells staining positive for neuroendocrine markers correlates with 
worse outcome following treatment, including definitive radiation treatment. Krauss et al. 
performed Chromogranin A staining on prostate biopsy tissue in 289 patients with a Gleason’s 
core of 7-10 who received definitive radiation treatment (43). In this subset, 30% of patients 
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more than 1% of cells staining positive for Chromogranin A had inferior biochemical control 
and cause specific survival and a higher rate of clinical failure and distant metastases. 
Interestingly, some preclinical work has suggested that radiation can induce neuroendocrine 
differentiation in surviving clones via enhanced nuclear phosphoCREB (44, 45). These clones 
demonstrate enhanced expression of Chromogranin A and neuron specific enolase. Indeed, 
serum Chromogranin A has been demonstrated to increase in patients receiving radiotherapy 
for prostate cancer (45, 46). It is not known if neuroendocrine differentiation or neuroendocrine 
features are common in patients with recurrent prostate cancer after irradiation as this has not 
been studied previously. 
1.2.4
Purpose of this study
The goal of this study is to develop an effective and tolerable strategy for salvage of locally 
recurrent prostate cancer following radiation. This study is distinct from prior efforts as it seeks 
to de-escalate therapy to uninvolved areas of the prostate gland and to limit escalation to imaging 
defined tumor. This study will evaluate focal re-irradiation with SBRT for locally recurrent 
prostate cancer. The highest dose of escalation, 45 Gy, is moderately higher than was previously 
tested. The dose to the remainder of the gland is reduced and will only be delivered in patients 
suspected of having disease in other locations in the prostate gland, namely those who have 
biopsy findings consistent with disease outside of the imaging identified lesion and patients who 
have undergone prior brachytherapy for whom MR imaging may be suboptimal. The area of 
focal escalation in this study will be guided by MRI findings in addition to findings from 18F- 
DCFPyL/CT and biopsy confirmation. We will include tissue staining for neuroendocrine 
markers in biopsy specimens harboring recurrent prostate cancer.
1.2.5
Study MTD Determination/Dose Expansion
Arm 1 (Amendment Version Date 4/13/2021)
At dose level 1, only mild radiation related AEs have occurred with no PSA recurrence of the as 
of yet. At dose level 2, 2 participants in arm 1 have had some significant urine toxicity (Grade 3 
hematuria, transient and Grade 3 urinary incontinence) that do not meet the protocol endpoint for 
maximum tolerated dose (MTD). 
Since no one has failed at dose level 1 and the toxicity was less significant, the protocol has been 
amended to change the criteria for late DLT to Grade 3 urinary toxicity (instead of Grade 4), 
which would allow us to consider dose level 1 as MTD in Arm 1, trigger expansion at that 
cohort, and halt dose escalation. These changes would reduce the risk to participants.
Arm 2 (Amendment Version Date 10/12/2021)
Determination has been made to expand dose level 2 for arm 2. Three patients have been treated 
at dose level 1 and three patients have been treated at dose level 2 (one is currently undergoing 
treatment). Toxicity has not exceeded grade 2 urinary or grade 3 bowel. Of all 5 patients in this 
arm who have completed treatment, there is no evidence of recurrence. 
Based on recent accumulating literature from the definitive treatment setting (no prior radiation), 
it is clear that further escalation of dose may have long term toxicity. Thus, in the face of 
excellent disease control, we feel it would be inappropriate to increase dose further as it will 
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ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT AND ENROLLMENT 
2.1
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
2.1.1
Inclusion Criteria
2.1.1.1 Patients must have histologically confirmed locally recurrent adenocarcinoma of the 
prostate after prior radiation (EBRT or brachytherapy)
2.1.1.2  PSA failure after definitive radiation as defined by the Phoenix criteria (PSA elevation at 
least 2 ng/dL above post-radiotherapy nadir)
2.1.1.3 Age >18 years 
2.1.1.4 ECOG performance status < 2 (Karnofsky >60%, see Appendix A)
2.1.1.5 Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent 
document
2.1.2
Exclusion Criteria
2.1.2.1 Patients who are receiving any other investigational agents
2.1.2.2 PSA > 20 ng/dL if no prior DCFPyL scan obtained (If PSA > 20 and DCFPyL obtained 
within 3 months prior to enrollment shows no evidence of metastatic disease, subjects 
may be included in the study)
2.1.2.3 Biochemical recurrence within one year of completion of radiotherapy
2.1.2.4 Need for chronic anticoagulation therapy (chronic low dose aspirin is not an exclusion)
2.1.2.5 Pre-existing and ongoing radiation-related grade 3 bowel or bladder toxicity
2.1.2.6 Inflammatory bowel disease
2.1.2.7 Active Lupus or Active scleroderma
2.1.2.8 Patients with distant metastatic disease (prostate adjacent adenopathy is not an exclusion)
2.1.2.9 Prior prostatectomy
2.1.2.10 Subjects with any coexisting medical or psychiatric condition that is likely to interfere 
with study procedures and/or results
2.1.2.11 Subjects with severe claustrophobia that is unresponsive to oral anxiolytics
2.1.2.12 Other medical conditions deemed by the Principal Investigator (or associates) to make 
the subject unsafe or ineligible for protocol procedures
2.1.2.13 Subjects weighing > 350 lbs. (weight limit for scanner table), or unable to fit within the 
imaging gantry
2.1.2.14 Serum creatinine > 2 times the upper limit of normal
2.1.2.15 Total bilirubin > 2 times the upper limit of normal OR in patients with Gilbert’s 
syndrome, a total bilirubin > 3.0
2.1.2.16 Liver transaminases (ALT, AST) greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal
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requiring treatment with agents known to sensitize to irradiation, such as protease 
inhibitors
2.1.3
Recruitment Strategies
Participants will be identified from Dr. Citrin’s referral base, largely via screening for 13-C-
0119, which includes an arm for locally recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy. Dr. Citrin 
has developed an excellent professional relationship with numerous referring physicians in the 
surrounding area who send patients with PSA recurrence after radiotherapy. Dr. Citrin will 
expand these efforts. Dr. Citrin also participates in the RecurRx network, a multi-institutional 
group evaluation recurrence after radiotherapy. She expects referrals from this source given that 
she has a therapeutic intervention or these patients. In addition, patients will be recruited from 
the prostate multidisciplinary clinic. 
This protocol may be abstracted into a plain language announcement posted on NIH websites 
and on NIH social media platforms.
2.2
SCREENING EVALUATION
Note: Screening evaluation testing/procedures are conducted under the separate screening 
protocol, 01-C-0129 (Eligibility Screening and Tissue Procurement for the NIH Intramural 
Research Program Clinical Protocols). Assessments performed at outside facilities or on another 
NIH protocol within the timeframes below may also be used to determine eligibility once a 
participant has signed the consent.

Clinical Evaluation: Complete history and physical examination, including weight and 
performance status within 4 weeks of study entry.

Laboratory Evaluation: CBC with differential, chemistries (to include creatinine 
BUN, PSA, testosterone, Alk Phos, ALT, AST, Bilirubin), PT, PTT within 4 weeks 
of study entry.

Viral serologies: HIV screening within 4 weeks of study entry

Radiographic Evaluation: Whole body bone scan, F18 NaF PET, and multiparametric 
MRI of the prostate. In selected patients, a CT of the abdomen and pelvis (with oral 
and IV contrast) may also be obtained for staging, particularly if MRI is not felt to 
adequately have staged the pelvic and abdominal lymph nodes. All imaging studies 
should be completed within 3 months of study entry. MRI of the prostate obtained 
more than 3 months (no greater than 5 months prior to entry) may be used if a biopsy 
has recently been performed, as post-biopsy MRI may not be easily interpretable due 
to hemorrhage.
2.3
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION AND STATUS UPDATE PROCEDURES
Registration and status updates (e.g. when a participant is taken off protocol therapy and when a 
participant is taken off-study) will take place per CCR SOP ADCR-2, CCR Participant 
Registration & Status Updates found at: 
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2.3.1
Treatment Assignment Procedures
Cohorts
Number
Name
Description
Cohort 1
EBRT
Patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer after 
treatment with EBRT. These patients cannot have 
had permanent brachytherapy as part of their 
treatment.
Cohort 2
Brachytherapy
Patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer after 
treatment with brachytherapy +/- EBRT. These 
patients must have had brachytherapy as part of their 
treatment. 
Arms
Number
Name
Description
1
Tumor Irradiation
SBRT will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate 
cancer identified on imaging and biopsy
2
Prostate and Tumor 
Irradiation
SBRT will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate 
cancer identified on imaging and biopsy; and a 
reduced dose will be delivered to the entire prostate 
Treatment Assignment
There is no randomization or stratification on this study.
Subjects in Cohort 1 will be directly assigned to Arm 1. 
Subjects in Cohort 2 will be directly assigned to Arm 2.
2.4
BASELINE EVALUATION

Clinical evaluation: clinical assessment with attention to any new medications or 
interventions since screening history and physical examination (to be completed within 2 
weeks of study entry, screening history and physical examination is acceptable if 
obtained within the 2-week interval)

Laboratory evaluation: CBC with differential, BUN, Creatinine, Alk Phos, ALT, AST, 
Total Bilirubin, PSA, Testosterone, PT, PTT, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C (within 4 
weeks of study entry)

18F-DCFPyL imaging (will not be repeated if performed on a different protocol within 
4 months prior to study enrollment).

Post-Imaging research and diagnostic biopsies of areas in the prostate identified as 
suspicious and systematic biopsy. If recent systematic biopsies were obtained (within 5 
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treatment will be implanted simultaneously if not previously placed or visible

Questionnaires (to be completed prior to treatment and within 2 weeks prior to SBRT). 
See Section 3.4 for further details. Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC-
26), SHIM, AUA-SI, PROMIS Depression SF4a, PROMIS Anxiety SF4a, PROMIS 
Psychological Impact Positive SF 4a, Decision Regret Scale

Correlative assays (to be completed prior to treatment and within 2 weeks prior to 
SBRT). See Section 5.1 for further details. Collection of Plasma – three 8 cc EDTA), 
urine (15cc in a sterile cup), and research biopsies. In patients with active Hepatitis B or 
C, some research blood work may not be drawn.
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STUDY IMPLEMENTATION
3.1
STUDY DESIGN
Patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer following radiotherapy will be enrolled in this 
study if they have no evidence of distant metastatic disease on staging studies. If abnormalities 
are noted on bone scan and/or NaF PET/CT, the results of these studies will be reviewed by the 
PI and radiology/nuclear medicine colleagues. On a case by case basis, the likelihood of 
metastasis will be determined if evidence of abnormalities is visible. In general, NaF PET will be 
considered more sensitive. Multiparametric MRI of the prostate and 18F-DCFPyL imaging will 
be obtained to assess for areas of local recurrence. Patients found to have regional adenopathy 
that is distant to the prostate or metastatic disease at other sites on staging studies such as 18F-
DCFPyL will undergo biopsy confirmation if clinically appropriate to confirm metastatic disease 
and will be removed from the study and replaced if metastases are confirmed. Patients deemed to 
have a non-metastatic local recurrence will undergo targeted (research and diagnostic) and 
systematic biopsies of the prostate (diagnostic) to confirm areas of recurrence and correlate 
imaging with pathology. Areas noted to have uptake on 18F-DCFPyL imaging will also be 
biopsied if they represent areas not seen on MRI. During the same procedure, fiducials to guide 
radiotherapy will be placed if not previously placed or visible. Approximately one week after 
fiducial placement or biopsy (if fiducial placement not required), patients will undergo treatment 
planning for SBRT. 
There will be two Cohorts in this trial. Cohort 1 includes patients with prior EBRT for the 
treatment of prostate cancer. These patients may have received ADT with EBRT but have not 
received brachytherapy. Patients enrolled in Cohort 2 will have received brachytherapy of the 
prostate as a component of the initial radiation treatment (either alone or in combination with 
EBRT and/or ADT). See section 2.3.1. 
SBRT will be delivered to areas of recurrent prostate cancer identified on imaging and biopsy 
(all patients, Arms 1 and 2) and a reduced dose will be delivered to the entire prostate (Arm 2). 
The low dose total prostate exposure is used in Arm 2 as MR imaging may be moderately 
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Table 2: Dose Levels
Arm 1: Tumor Irradiation
Arm 2: Prostate and Tumor 
Irradiation 
Dose level
Dose to prostate
Dose to tumor 
Dose to prostate
Dose to tumor
Level 1
-
40 Gy
30 Gy
40 Gy
Level 2
-
42.5 Gy
30 Gy
42.5 Gy
Level 3*
45 Gy
30 Gy
45 Gy
* As of amendment version dates 4/13/2021 and 10/12/2021, determination has been made not to 
escalate to dose level 3 for both arms. Refer to section 1.2.5.
3.1.1
Dose Limiting Toxicity
Dose-limiting toxicities will be defined as follows (during treatment and within the first three 
weeks after treatment): 

Grade 3 rectal, small bowel, or urinary toxicity that does not resolve to Grade 2 or less 
within 4 days with appropriate medical management

Other grade 3 in-field toxicities attributable to SBRT that do not resolve to Grade 2 or 
less within 4 days with appropriate medical management

Delays of more than one week in completing radiation treatment due to toxicity 
(cumulative duration of delay over the course of the entire treatment).
Additionally, late toxicities (those that occur after 90 days following completion of treatment) 
will be followed and scored but will not be used for escalation with the following exception. 
If Grade >4 late bowel or Grade >3 bladder injury is observed in 2 patients in any cohort, dose 
escalation will be terminated in that arm and the dose below that dose level in which the toxicity 
was observed will be considered the MTD. The criteria for late DLT for bladder were changed to 
Grade 3 to Grade 4 via amendment version date 04/13/2021, and should apply retroactively to all 
prior participants. MTD will be determined for each arm separately. Early and late toxicities used 
for assessment of DLTs should be attributable (possible, probable or definite) to SBRT. Changes 
in sexual and erectile function will not be considered a DLT. 
3.1.2
Dose Escalation
Dose escalation will proceed in parallel in Arm 1 (Tumor Irradiation) and Arm 2 (Prostate and 
Tumor Irradiation) in groups of 3–6 patients. The MTD is the dose level at which no more than 1 
of up to 6 patients experience DLT during treatment and up to 3 weeks following completion of 
treatment, and the dose below that at which at least 2 (of ≤6) patients have DLT as a result of 
treatment. If a patient did not experience DLT and did not finish treatment, he will not be 
evaluable for toxicity and will be replaced in the dose level (See Table 2).
Dose escalation will follow the rules outlined in Table 3 below for each Arm (1 or 2) 
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Table 3: Escalation Decision Rule
Number of Patients with 
DLT
at a Given Dose Level
Escalation Decision Rule
0 out of 3
Enter up to 3 patients at the next dose level
> 2
Dose escalation will be stopped. This dose level will 
be declared the maximally administered dose 
(highest dose administered). Up to three (3) 
additional patients will be entered at the next lowest 
dose level if only 3 patients were treated previously 
at that dose.
1 out of 3
Enter up to 3 more patients at this dose level.

If 0 of these 3 patients experience DLT, proceed 
to the next dose level.

If 1 or more of this group suffer DLT, then dose 
escalation is stopped, and this dose is declared 
the maximally administered dose. UP to three (3) 
additional patients will be entered at the next 
lowest dose level if only 3 patients were treated 
previously at that dose.
<1 out of 6 at highest dose 
level below the maximally 
administered dose
This is the MTD and is generally the recommended 
phase 2 dose. 6 additional patients may be entered at 
the recommended phase 2 dose.
3.2
DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Radiation delivery is described in Section 3.8. 
Patients will be instructed to maintain good hydration for the 24 hours prior to the 18F-DCFPyL 
PET/CT (recommended 1-2 liters of fluid, unless medically contraindicated). Patients will report 
to the NCI Molecular Imaging Clinic on the day of their 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT imaging sessions 
and peripheral venous access will be obtained. Patency of the venous access will be 
demonstrated with a saline flush and the patient will then receive 6-6.5 mCi of 18F-DCFPyL as 
an IV bolus (dosing may be modified per Molecular Imaging Branch procedures). A static whole 
body PET/CT will be performed as part of the 18F-DCFPyL study approximately 2-hours post -
injection. In the event that the MIC is unable to accommodate the scan due to machine down 
time or other unexpected emergency, the scan may be performed in the PET department if the 
available MIC AI is in agreement. Every attempt will be made to have all scans completed in the 
same facility for each patient.
3.3
DOSE MODIFICATIONS
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Due to potential unpredictable delays and the short half-life of 18F, the total dose of 18F-
DCFPyL administered may be reasonably reduced at the discretion of the principal investigator 
or her designee. The lowest acceptable limit for dosing will be 5mCi with increased scan time of 
4 minutes per bed, anything lower than this activity will not be injected. 
3.4
QUESTIONNAIRES 
The following measures/questionnaires will be collected on this trial via paper or electronically. 
The timing of collection is noted on the study calendar in Section 3.6. The total time anticipated 
to complete all questionnaires below is 20 minutes. 

The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC-26) is a prostate cancer health-
related quality of life (HRQOL) patient self-administered instrument that measures urinary, 
bowel, sexual, and hormonal symptoms related to radiotherapy and hormonal therapy. The 
EPIC-26 was developed from the 50-item EPIC questionnaire and was validated using 
question responses from 252 subjects who had undergone brachytherapy, external beam 
radiotherapy, or prostatectomy for prostate cancer. A high correlation was observed between 
the EPIC-50 and EPIC-26 versions for the urinary incontinence, urinary 
irritation/obstruction, bowel, sexual, and vitality/hormonal domain scores (all r >/=0.96). The 
correlations between the different domains were low, confirming that EPIC-26 retained the 
ability to discern the distinct HRQOL domains. The internal consistency and test-retest 
reliability for EPIC-26 (Cronbach's alpha >/=0.70 and r >/=0.69, respectively for all HRQOL 
domains) supported its validity. EPIC-26 has been used in multiple RTOG protocols and 
phase II publications for hypofractionated radiotherapy to the prostate. 

Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) is a prostate specific questionnaire for assessment 
of erectile dysfunction. Initially derived from the IIEF, a shortened version to six questions 
the IIEF-6 or SHIM was created for increased usability in the clinic. 

American Urologic Association Symptom Index Score (AUA-SI) has been established as a 
measure of radiation morbidity in patients treated for prostate cancer with respect to urinary 
function and is used routinely as the basis for treatment decisions. Moderate agreement was 
observed between EPIC domains and the American Urological Association Symptom Index 
(AUA-SI), providing criterion validity without excessive overlap. 

PROMIS – Depression SF4a: The PROMIS Depression item bank assesses self-reported 
negative mood (sadness, guilt), views of self (self-criticism, worthlessness), and social 
cognition (loneliness, interpersonal alienation), as well as decreased positive affect and 
engagement (loss of interest, meaning, and purpose). The depression short forms are 
universal rather than disease-specific. All assess depression over the past seven days. 
PROMIS instruments are scored using item-level calibrations.

PROMIS – Anxiety SF4a: The PROMIS Anxiety item banks assess self-reported fear 
(fearfulness, panic), anxious misery (worry, dread), hyperarousal (tension, nervousness, 
restlessness), and somatic symptoms related to arousal (racing heart, dizziness). Anxiety is 
best differentiated by symptoms that reflect autonomic arousal and experience of threat. Only 
one behavioral avoidance item is included in the adult item bank; therefore, behavioral fear 
avoidance is not fully evaluated. The anxiety measures are universal rather than disease-
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PROMIS – Psychosocial Impact Positive SF 4a assess positive psychosocial (emotional and 
social) outcomes of illness, previously conceptualized in various ways including post-
traumatic growth, benefit-finding, and meaning making. Positive Illness Impact refers to 
positive psychosocial outcomes of illness that can occur as a result of confrontation with 
one’s mortality, such as greater life appreciation, interpersonal relationships and personal 
resources. 

Decision Regret Scale (DRS) is a 5-item scale measuring distress or remorse after a health 
case decision. It has been psychometrically validated in the prostate cancer population. The 
score correlated with satisfaction with the decision (r=-0.40 to -0.60), decisional conflict 
(r=0.31 to 0.52), and overall rated quality of life (r=-0.25 to -0.27). 
Once data is abstracted, questionnaires will be maintained in the research chart (print or 
electronic). If stored, electronically, these files will have restricted access and be accessible only 
to members of the study team. In the event that questionnaires are stored electronically, paper 
copies will be shredded.
3.5
MONITORING DURING STUDY
Six months following treatment, patients in both arms will undergo repeat 18F-DCFPyL imaging 
only if pretreatment imaging was informative. Serial PSA and serial correlative studies will be 
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3.6
STUDY CALENDAR
Procedure
Screening/
Baseline
Active 
SBRT 
treatment
Post 
Therapy 
Follow-up
(1, 3 mos) 
15
Post Therapy 
Follow-up
6 months 
post-SBRT
Post Therapy 
Follow-up
(9 mos and q 
3 mos until 24 
mos) 8
History and PE 
X
Vital signs 10
X
X
X
X
Performance Score
X
Weight
X
Labs 
CBC, Acute care 
panel, LFTs, 
Testosterone, 
PT/PTT, Viral 
serologies 2 
X
PSA 4
X
X11
X11
X11
Biopsies (ultrasound 
guided)/fiducials 5
X
mpMRI 3
X3
 X12
18F-DCFPyL 
PET/CT imaging 
X7
 X6, 12
18F-NaF PET/CT 
imaging 3 
X
Whole body bone 
scan 3
X
Clinical evaluation 
X
 X9
 X9
 X9
Adverse Events 
X
Monitored continuously
Concomitant 
Medications 
X
Monitored continuously 
Correlatives 
Research Biopsy 5
X
Blood 12
X
X1
X
X
X
Urine 12
X
X
X
X
Questionnaires 
EPIC-26, SHIM, 
AUA-SI, DRS, 
PROMIS 13, 14
X
X
X
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1.
Correlative blood sampling should be performed within 24 hours after the last dose of irradiation.
2.
CBC with differential, chemistries (to include creatinine BUN, PSA, testosterone, Alk Phos, ALT, 
AST, Bilirubin), PT, PTT within 4 weeks of study entry. Viral serologies: HIV, Hepatitis B, and 
Hepatitis C screening within 4 weeks of study entry. Acute Care Panel: (Sodium (NA), Potassium 
(K), Chloride (CL) Total CO2 (Bicarbonate), Creatinine, Glucose, Urea nitrogen, eGFR).
3.
Whole body bone scan, F18 NaF PET, and multiparametric MRI of the prostate. In selected patients, 
a CT of the abdomen and pelvis (with oral and IV contrast) may also be obtained for staging, 
particularly if MRI is not felt to adequately have staged the pelvic and abdominal lymph nodes. All 
imaging studies should be completed within 3 months prior to study entry. MRI of the prostate 
obtained more than 3 months (no greater than 5 months prior to entry) may be used if a biopsy has 
recently been performed, as post-biopsy MRI may not be easily interpretable due to hemorrhage.
4.
PSA failure after definitive radiation as defined by the Phoenix criteria (PSA elevation at least 2 
ng/dL above post-radiotherapy nadir). Serial PSA and serial correlative studies will be collected for 
two years post-treatment.
5.
Post-Imaging research and diagnostic biopsies of areas in the prostate identified as suspicious and 
systematic biopsy. If recent systematic biopsies were obtained (within 5 months) systematic biopsies 
may not be repeated. Fiducial markers to guide radiation treatment will be implanted simultaneously. 
If biopsy tissue was obtained within 5 months on another protocol and is available for transfer, biopsy 
will not be repeated unless clinically indicated. Fiducials will not be implanted again if previously 
placed and visible. 
6.
Six months following treatment, patients in both arms will undergo repeat 18F-DCFPyL imaging only 
if pretreatment imaging was informative. 
7.
If an 18F-DCFPyL study was performed within 4 months prior to enrollment on a different protocol, 
it will not be repeated at baseline. In patients treated with androgen deprivation therapy that was 
initiated within 4 months of a DCFPyL obtained on another protocol, this DCFPyL scan may be used 
as the baseline scan if the patient remains on ADT and the scan was obtained within 12 months of 
enrollment.
8.
+/- 2 weeks at and after 6 month time point.
9.
May be completed by remote visit with a member of the study team (e.g., if the patient is not able to 
return to the NIH CC). Remote visits will be conducted in compliance with NIH, FDA regulations 
and local policy A patient may be referred to their local provider or asked to come to the NIH CC 
for an in-person assessment, if clinically indicated, and at the discretion of the PI. In the case of any 
visits with participants’ local providers, records will be obtained. 
10. Vital signs may be omitted during follow up visits if a patient is unable to return at the NIH clinical 
center and if the clinical evaluation does not indicate a need for collection.
11. As PSA is a standardized test and the results are comparable across laboratories, if the patient 
is not able to return to the NIH Clinical center, PSA may be obtained locally. If biochemical failure 
(PSA elevation at least 2 ng/dL above post-radiotherapy nadir) is identified, the second measurement 
will be obtained for confirmation per 6.3.2, ideally at the NIH Clinical Center.
12. In the event that the patient is unable to return to the NIH Clinical Center during a follow up visit, 
imaging may be delayed, but will be completed as soon as feasible. Collection of research blood or 
urine will be omitted or collected in a delayed fashion.
13. Questionnaires may be collected electronically or by paper.
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15. +/- 1 week 1 and 3 month follow up visits.
3.7
SURGICAL GUIDELINES 
Patients will undergo targeted biopsies of the prostate prior to treatment and after MRI and 
18F-DCFPyL imaging. Biopsies and fiducial placement will be performed at the Clinical 
Center by an interventional radiologist or member of the urology service. Prior to undergoing 
the procedure, patients will be screened for any contraindications such as significant 
thrombocytopenia or elevated PT/PTT.
Patients undergo preparation identical to that of standard prostate biopsy in that antibiotics 
consistent with the current standard of care is taken prior to the procedure. On the morning of 
the procedure, patients self-administer an over-the-counter saline enema. Patients may have a 
light meal for breakfast on the day of the procedure. Patients undergo pre-procedural 
assessment including verification of prophylactic regimen described above and normal 
temperature and vitals. The patient is positioned on a routine hospital gurney in the right or 
left decubitus position with the legs flexed. A transrectal ultrasound probe is advanced into 
the rectal vault, a 3D prostate volume is obtained and 10 mL of 1% lidocaine is administered 
transcutaneously under ultrasound guidance along the posterolateral margins of the prostate 
to achieve local anesthesia. 
Standard comprehensive prostate biopsies will be performed if not performed within the past 4 
months and additional biopsies will be targeted to the region of the prostate corresponding to 
the area of greatest likely tumor involvement as determined by imaging (MRI). Research 
biopsy samples will only be obtained from areas of the prostate with greatest likelihood of 
tumor involvement as determined by imaging (MRI and 18F-DCFPyL) or from an area that 
was dominant on pre-treatment imaging and biopsy confirmed to be malignant. A maximum 
of 4 regions of abnormality on MRI and 18F-DCFPyL will be targeted for research biopsies. 
Diagnostic biopsies will be analysed by the Laboratory of Pathology as per standard clinical 
care.
If possible, radiotherapy fiducial markers (Calypso markers preferred) will be placed as per 
the current standard of care during the same procedure. In general, 3-5 fiducial markers are 
placed in the prostate at the same time as a biopsy procedure to assist with treatment 
alignment. If a patient has indwelling fiducials from a prior radiotherapy treatment, additional 
fiducials do not need to be placed unless required for proper positioning.
3.8
RADIATION THERAPY GUIDELINES 
3.8.1
Treatment Planning
Target definition: tumor will be defined by MRI, and 18F-DCFPyL, which will be fused to the 
treatment planning CT. For 18F-DCFPyL, regions of tumor recurrence will be defined based on 
a standardized uptake value (SUV) above the SUV mean of the blood pool, with exceptions 
made for physiologic uptake. 
3.8.2
Target volume definitions
Treatment planning definitions
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PTV: planning target volume
Arm 1: tumor only treatment
GTV lesion(s): image defined tumor (CT, MRI, 18F-DCFPyL (biopsy confirmed))
PTV lesion(s): GTV lesion + 3 mm posterior and superior margin and 3-5 mm margin in all 
other dimensions (inferior, lateral, anterior) on the GTV lesion(s). 
Arm 2: Prostate + tumor
Brachytherapy or tumor (Gleason > or = to 6) identified in regions outside of areas defined by 
imaging.
GTV lesion(s): image defined tumor (CT, MRI, 18FDCFPyL (biopsy confirmed))
PTV lesion(s): GTV lesion + 3 mm posterior and superior margin and 3-5 mm margin in all 
other dimensions (inferior, lateral, anterior) on the GTV lesion(s). 
CTV prostate: The entire prostate as visualized on MRI and CT. The entire or partial seminal 
vesicle may be included in the CTV prostate if there is concern for invasion on MRI, biopsy, or 
recurrent tumor is located adjacent to the root of the seminal vesicle.
PTV prostate: 3 mm posterior and superior margin and 3-5 mm margin in all other dimensions 
(inferior, lateral, anterior) on the CTV prostate. In some instances, an additional 1-2 mm margin 
may be added to the seminal vesicles if substantial motion is documented on serial imaging. 
Dose to PTV prostate (cohort 2 only) will be prescribed to 30 Gy in 5 fractions to a minimum of 
95% of the PTV prostate. In both arms (1 and 2), the escalated dose should cover a minimum of 
95% of the PTV tumor. Dose will be escalated as defined in 3.1.2.
Table 4: Planning Target Volume (PTV)
Arm 1: Tumor Irradiation
Arm 2: Prostate and Tumor 
Irradiation
Dose level
PTV prostate
PTV tumor 
PTV prostate
PTV tumor
Level 1
-
40 Gy
30 Gy
40 Gy
Level 2
-
42.5 Gy
30 Gy
42.5 Gy
Level 3*
-
45 Gy
30 Gy
45 Gy
* As of amendment version dates 4/13/2021 and 10/12/2021, determination has been made not to 
escalate to dose level 3 for both arms. Refer to section 1.2.5.
3.8.3
Dose constraints
A goal V110 (of escalated dose/PTV tumor) will be <5%. The urethral dose will be limited to 
105% PTV tumor dose. Bladder wall will be limited to 105% of the prescribed dose. Rectal wall 
will be limited to 100% of the prescribed PTV tumor dose if the area is not included in the PTV 
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3.8.4
Treatment Delivery
An SBRT set up will be used for all treatments. Treatment will be delivered in 5 fractions over a 
span of 7-14 days. Image guidance will include pre-treatment cone beam CT as per standard of 
care. An additional post-treatment cone beam CT after each fraction will be obtained to assess 
intrafraction motion. Calypso beacons will be utilized for real time tumor tracking as per the 
standard of care if implanted. 
3.9
COST AND COMPENSATION 
3.9.1
Costs
NIH does not bill health insurance companies or participants for any research or related clinical 
care that participants receive at the NIH Clinical Center. If some tests and procedures are 
performed outside the NIH Clinical Center, participants may have to pay for these costs if they 
are not covered by an insurance company. Medicines that are not part of the study treatment will 
not be provided or paid for by the NIH Clinical Center. 
3.9.2
Compensation
Participants will not be compensated on this study.
3.9.3
Reimbursement 
The NCI will cover the costs of some expenses associated with protocol participation. Some of 
these costs may be paid directly by the NIH and some may be reimbursed to the 
participant/guardian as appropriate. The amount and form of these payments are determined by 
the NCI Travel and Lodging Reimbursement Policy. 
3.10 CRITERIA FOR REMOVAL FROM PROTOCOL THERAPY AND OFF STUDY CRITERIA
Prior to removal from study, effort must be made to have all subjects complete a safety visit 
approximately 90 days following the last dose of study therapy.
3.10.1 Criteria for removal from protocol therapy

Completion of protocol therapy

Progressive disease

Participant requests to be withdrawn from active therapy

Unacceptable Toxicity as defined in Section 3.1.1

Investigator discretion
3.10.2 Off-Study Criteria

Completed study follow-up period

Participant requests to be withdrawn from study

Death

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Permanent loss of capacity to consent 

Lost to follow-up
3.10.3 Lost to Follow-up
A participant will be considered lost to follow-up if he or she fails to return for 3 scheduled visits 
and is unable to be contacted by the study site staff. 
The following actions must be taken if a participant fails to return to the clinic for a required 
study visit:

The site will attempt to contact the participant and reschedule the missed visit and 
counsel the participant on the importance of maintaining the assigned visit schedule and 
ascertain if the participant wishes to and/or should continue in the study.

Before a participant is deemed lost to follow-up, the investigator or designee will make 
every effort to regain contact with the participant (where possible, 3 telephone calls and, 
if necessary, an IRB approved certified letter to the participant’s last known mailing 
address or local equivalent methods). These contact attempts should be documented in 
the participant’s medical record or study file. 

Should the participant continue to be unreachable, he or she will be considered to have 
withdrawn from the study with a primary reason of lost to follow-up.
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CONCOMITANT MEDICATIONS/MEASURES
Supportive care with blood components, antibiotics, analgesics, and general medical therapy 
will be provided if the need relates to the performance of protocol assessments (biopsy and 
imaging procedures) or to treat side effects of therapy. Every effort will be made to refer the 
patient to their collaborating physician in the community for care unrelated to the protocol 
therapy or procedures. There are no limitations on the type of non-investigational concurrent 
medications allowed, as in general, these patients do not receive additional therapy for prostate 
cancer after radiotherapy, with the exception of hormonal therapy, which will not be delivered 
on this trial. Concurrent use of androgen deprivation therapy will be allowed but discouraged.
Radiation related side effects will be managed as per the current standard of care without 
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5
CORRELATIVE STUDIES FOR RESEARCH
5.1
BIOSPECIMEN COLLECTION
Tubes/media may be adjusted at the time of collection based upon materials available or to 
ensure the best samples are collected for planned analyses. 
Test/assay
Volume 
(approx.)
Type of 
tube
Collection point 
(+/- 48hrs)
Location of 
specimen analysis
Up to 24 mL
EDTA
Baseline, 1 month 
post SBRT, q 3 
months after 
SBRT
Dr. Citrin’s Lab
Dr. Jones Lab
Plasma
Up to 8 mL
Cell-Free 
DNA 
BCT
Baseline, q 3 
months after 
SBRT
Dr. Sowalsky’s Lab
Urine
15 mL
Sterile 
cup
Baseline, q 3 
months after 
SBRT
Dr. Citrin’s Lab
Tumor biopsies
N/A
N/A
baseline
Dr. Sowalsky’s lab
5.1.1
Plasma
Plasma will be sampled at baseline and every three months after SBRT
Three 8 mL aliquots of blood will be obtained in EDTA containing tubes, and one 8 mL aliquot 
of blood will be obtained in a Cell-Free DNA blood collection tube (BCT), such as Streck BCT. 
Following collection, tubes will be immediately placed on ice and transferred to the laboratory of 
Dr. Citrin for processing and storage, Building 10, B3-B100, Tel. 301-496-5457. The Cell-Free 
DNA BCT aliquot will be transferred to the laboratory of Adam Sowalsky, Building 37, Room 
1056, Tel. 240-760-7118.
Plasma will be stored and batched for analysis.
Plasma assays in Dr. Citrin’s laboratory will include ELISA/Bioplex analysis of predictive 
biomarkers recently identified by the Citrin laboratory that correlate with tumor resistance to 
radiotherapy (70 analytes). Studies in Dr. Sowalsky’s laboratory will include germline DNA 
studies (baseline only) and circulating tumor DNA levels. Plasma studies in Dr. Jones’ 
laboratory will include surface receptor analysis by nanoFACS and RNAseq, for exosome and 
extracellular RNA analysis.
5.1.2
Urine 
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At least 15 mL of urine will be obtained in a sterile collection cup. Following collection, urine 
will be transferred to the laboratory of Dr. Citrin for processing, measurement of creatinine 
concentration, and storage.
Urine will be stored and batched for analysis.
Urine assays will include ELISA analysis of predictive biomarkers recently identified by the 
Citrin laboratory that correlate with tumor resistance to radiotherapy (70 analytes identified in 
tissue, screening for detection will occur in urine and plasma).
5.1.3
Prostate biopsy tissue
Prostate tissue will be sampled at baseline 
Prostate biopsy tissue found to contain tumor will be stained for PSMA and somatostatin 
receptor. Additional neuroendocrine markers may also be stained (chromogranin A, NSE). If this 
work cannot be completed by the pathology collaborator, it will be referred for staining through a 
contract.
Prostate biopsy tissue will be collected into PaxGene preservative or snap frozen and 
subsequently transferred to the laboratory of Adam Sowalsky’s. Tumor tissue will be used for 
RNA analysis (RNAseq or microarray) and DNA analysis (targeted sequencing, exome 
sequencing, or whole genome sequencing). Research cores will be collected for additional 
analyses such as whole genome/exome sequencing and RNA seq. If adequate tumor tissue is not 
available for these analyses, targeted mutation testing may be performed. 
5.2
SAMPLE STORAGE, TRACKING AND DISPOSITION
Samples will be ordered in CRIS and tracked through a Clinical Trial Data Management 
system. Should a CRIS screen not be available, the CRIS downtime procedures will be 
followed. 
Samples will not be sent outside NIH without appropriate approvals and/or agreements, if 
required. 
All samples will be labelled and catalogued with Lab Matrix in the laboratory of Deborah 
Citrin. Samples transferred to Dr. Sowalsky will be similarly catalogued in Lab Matrix. 
Samples will be stored at -80º C until use.
All specimens obtained in the protocol are used as defined in the protocol. Any specimens 
that are remaining at the completion of the protocol will be stored in the conditions described 
above. The study will remain open so long as sample or data analysis continues. Samples 
from consenting subjects will be stored until they are no longer of scientific value or if a 
subject withdraws consent for their continued use, at which time they will be destroyed. The 
PI will record any loss or unanticipated destruction of samples as a deviation. Reporting will 
be per the requirements of section 7.2.
Blood and urine samples may be subjected to protein or RNA analysis in the future to describe 
novel prognostic or predictive biomarkers.
If the patient withdraws consent the participant’s data will be excluded from future 
distributions, but data that have already been distributed for approved research use will not 
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5.3
SAMPLES FOR GENETIC/GENOMIC ANALYSIS
5.3.1
Description of the scope of genetic/genomic analysis
The anticipated analysis on whole blood DNA and tumor DNA will include whole exome or 
genome sequencing and targeted analysis in blood as described in Section 5.1. 
5.3.2
Description of how privacy and confidentiality of medical information/biological 
specimens will be maximized
Samples will be bar coded for storage and personal identifiers will be removed. Names and 
demographic data will be linked to bar codes in the password protected LabMatrix database. 
This data will be accessible only by the PI and the research nurses within the ROB.
Samples provided to CCR collaborators will be barcoded. No personally identifiable information 
will be released to Dr. Sowalsky. 
Data from genomic and genetic data will be deposited in dbGAP and released in accordance with 
NIH guidelines.
As part of study efforts to provide confidentiality of subject information, this study will obtain a 
Certificate of Confidentiality. Please refer to Section 12.4.
5.3.3
Management of Results
We plan to contact participants if a clinically actionable gene variant is discovered. Clinically 
actionable findings for the purpose of this study are defined as disorders appearing in the 
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations for the return of 
secondary findings that is current at the time of primary analysis. (A list of current guidelines is 
maintained on the CCR intranet: 
https://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/display/CCRCRO/Incidental+Findings+Lists). Unless 
requested otherwise, participants will be contacted at this time with a request to provide a sample 
to be sent to a CLIA certified laboratory. 
5.3.4
Genetic counseling
If the research findings are verified in the CLIA certified lab, the participant will be offered the 
opportunity schedule a visit, in person (at our expense) or via telemedicine on an NIH approved 
platform to have genetic education and counseling to explain this result. If the subject does not 
want to come to NIH, a referral to a local genetic healthcare provider will be provided (at the 
participant’s expense).
The expenses related to verification of results in a CLIA certified laboratory and genetic 
counseling performed at the NIH will be funded by the Center for Cancer Research.
This is the only time during the course of the study that incidental findings will be returned. No 
interrogations regarding clinically actionable findings will be made after the primary analysis.
Participants will be requested to maintain up to date contact information to enable future contact.
We also plan to obtain permission from the participants at the time of consent to release 
results regarding incidental findings in the event the patient dies before results are available. 
The participant may designate the appropriate blood relative to be contacted if the patient is 
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DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATION 
6.1
DATA COLLECTION
The PI will be responsible for overseeing entry of data into a 21 CFR Part 11-compliant data 
capture system provided by the NCI CCR and ensuring data accuracy, consistency and 
timeliness. The principal investigator, associate investigators/research nurses and/or a contracted 
data manager will assist with the data management efforts. Primary and final analyzed data will 
have identifiers so that research data can be attributed to an individual human subject participant. 
All adverse events, including clinically significant abnormal findings on laboratory evaluations, 
regardless of severity, will be followed until return to baseline or stabilization of event. 
Document AEs from the through 90 days after the intervention was last administered. During the 
study follow up period (following collection of AEs for MTD), only adverse events which are 
serious and related to the study intervention (radiation and 18F-DCFPyL) need to be recorded.
An abnormal laboratory value will be recorded in the database as an AE only if the laboratory 
abnormality is characterized by any of the following:

Results in discontinuation from the study

Is associated with clinical signs or symptoms 

Requires treatment or any other therapeutic intervention

Is associated with death or another serious adverse event, including hospitalization. 

Is judged by the Investigator to be of significant clinical impact

If any abnormal laboratory result is considered clinically significant, the investigator will 
provide details about the action taken with respect to the test drug and about the patient’s 
outcome.
End of study procedures: Data will be stored according to HHS, FDA regulations, and NIH 
Intramural Records Retention Schedule as applicable. 
Loss or destruction of data: Should we become aware that a major breach in our plan to protect 
subject confidentiality and trial data has occurred, this will be reported expeditiously per 
requirements in section 7.2.1. 
6.1.1
Clinical Data
Clinical data including summary and demographic data will be collected and entered into a 21 
CFR Part 11-compliant data capture system provided by the NCI CCR. Data capture will include 
baseline and follow up PSA values, testosterone values, use of ADT, presence or absence of 
biochemical relapse, and questionnaire scores. 
Imaging data will include storage of the reconstructed images and image derived parameters on a 
secure, password protected lab imaging database. Images may also be stored in the clinical center 
PACS. The lab imaging database will be stored and maintained in the Molecular Imaging Branch 
facilities. Personal identifiers will not be used when storing imaging data. 
NCI Molecular Imaging Branch may exchange anonymized clinical data with working groups, 
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site imaging database (EXEC PACS) and these images may be shared with researchers at other 
institutions.
6.1.2
Pre-Administration Events
The presence of any pre-administration event (baseline signs and symptoms present just before 
18F-DCFPyL and SBRT administration) will be recorded in a 21 CFR Part 11-compliant data 
capture system provided by the NCI CCR. 
The following information will also be recorded:

The date and time of evaluation

The onset time

The resolution time or duration

Action taken

Status of symptom

Intensity 
6.1.3
Imaging Data
Extracted imaging data include:
(1) PET imaging data will include SUV for each region of interest
(2) All image data will be stored on a secure server, with access limited to credentialed users. 
This will permit flexible numeric raw data extraction for quantitative analysis and creation of 
summary data reports.
(3) Anonymized image data from this study will be stored in a secure database that is 
administered by the Cancer Imaging Program, NCI. 
(4) Anonymized image data from this study will be stored in a secure database that is 
administered by the Cancer Imaging Program, NCI. The data may be shared with research 
collaborators to improve upon current methods of image analysis. The database is password 
protected and access is only given to qualifying collaborators. 
6.2
DATA SHARING PLANS
6.2.1
Human Data Sharing Plan
What data will be shared?
I will share human data generated in this research for future research as follows (check all that 
apply):

Coded and linked data in an NIH-funded or approved public repository.

Coded, linked data in BTRIS (automatic for activities in the Clinical Center)
How and where will the data be shared?
Data will be shared through:

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BTRIS (automatic for activities in the Clinical Center).

Publication and/or public presentations.
When will the data be shared?

Before publication

At the time of publication or shortly thereafter.
6.2.2
Genomic Data Sharing Plan
Unlinked genomic data will be deposited in public genomic databases such as dbGAP in 
compliance with the NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy.
6.3
RESPONSE CRITERIA
For the purposes of this study, patients should be re-evaluated for response every 1-3 months 
after treatment with a serum PSA measurement as per the study calendar. Response will be 
assessed based on PSA.
6.3.1
Definitions
Evaluable for toxicity: All patients will be evaluable for toxicity from the time of their first 
treatment with SBRT.
Evaluable for response: Only those patients who complete SBRT and have PSA measured after 
SBRT will be considered evaluable for response. These patients will have their response 
classified according to the definitions stated below. 
6.3.2
Response Criteria
Biochemical control: Biochemical control will be defined using the Phoenix criteria (47). The 
post-SBRT nadir is the lowest PSA measurement obtained after treatment on this protocol. 
Biochemical control is defined as a serum PSA less than or equal to 2 ng/dL above the post-
SBRT nadir. 
Biochemical progression/biochemical failure: Serum PSA more than 2 ng/dL above the post-
SBRT nadir. At least 2 PSA measurements separated by 1 month are needed to confirm 
biochemical failure.
6.3.3
Progression-Free Survival
Biochemical progression free survival (bPFS) will be evaluated on this trial as a secondary 
endpoint. bPFS is defined as the duration of time from start of treatment to time of PSA 
progression or death, whichever occurs first. PSA progression (also known as biochemical 
failure) is defined based on elevation of PSA 2 ng/dL beyond the post-treatment nadir PSA, 
using the Phoenix criteria (47). A total of 2 PSA values separated by at least 1 month are 
required to document biochemical recurrence and to reduce the risk of mistakenly classifying a 
PSA “bounce” as a failure. If the PSA remains elevated, the date of failure will be backdated to 
the first PSA measurement that exceeded 2 ng/dL above the nadir. Only PSA values collected at 
the NIH Clinical Center will be used to evaluate disease status given the variability in ranges 
obtained in different laboratories. Patients who have been treated with androgen deprivation 
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until their testosterone is within the institutional limit of normal for at least two sequential 
measurements spaced by 1 month. 
6.4
TOXICITY CRITERIA
The following adverse event management guidelines are intended to ensure the safety of each 
patient while on the study. The descriptions and grading scales found in the revised NCI 
Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 will be utilized for AE 
reporting. All appropriate treatment areas should have access to a copy of the CTCAE version 
5.0. A copy of the CTCAE version 5.0 can be downloaded from the CTEP web site 
(http://ctep.cancer.gov/protocolDevelopment/electronic_applications/ctc.htm). 
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NIH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS / DATA AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN
7.1
DEFINITIONS
Please refer to definitions provided in Policy 801: Reporting Research Events found at: 
https://irbo.nih.gov/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=36241835#Policies&Guidance-
800Series-ComplianceandResearchEventReportingRequirements.
7.2
OHSRP OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND TRAINING / IRB REPORTING
7.2.1
Expedited Reporting 
Please refer to the reporting requirements in Policy 801: Reporting Research Events and Policy 
802 Non-Compliance Human Subjects Research found at: 
https://irbo.nih.gov/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=36241835#Policies&Guidance-
800Series-ComplianceandResearchEventReportingRequirements. 
Note: Only IND Safety Reports that meet the definition of an unanticipated problem will need to 
be reported per these policies.
7.2.2
IRB Requirements for PI Reporting at Continuing Review
Please refer to the reporting requirements in Policy 801: Reporting Research Events found at: 
https://irbo.nih.gov/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=36241835#Policies&Guidance-
800Series-ComplianceandResearchEventReportingRequirements.. 
7.3
NCI CLINICAL DIRECTOR REPORTING 
Problems expeditiously reviewed by the OHSRP in the NIH eIRB system will also be reported to 
the NCI Clinical Director/designee; therefore, a separate submission for these reports are not 
necessary. 
In addition to those reports, all deaths that occur within 30 days after receiving a research 
intervention should be reported via email unless they are due to progressive disease. 
To report these deaths, please send an email describing the circumstances of the death to 
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7.4
DATA AND SAFETY MONITORING PLAN
7.4.1
Principal Investigator/Research Team 
The clinical research team will meet on a weekly basis when patients are being actively treated 
on the trial to discuss each patient. Decisions about dose level enrollment and dose escalation if 
applicable will be made based on the toxicity data from prior patients. 
All data will be collected in a timely manner and reviewed by the principal investigator or a lead 
associate investigator. Events meeting requirements for expedited reporting as described in 
section 7.2.1 will be submitted within the appropriate timelines. 
The principal investigator will review adverse event and response data on each patient to ensure 
safety and data accuracy. The principal investigator will personally conduct or supervise the 
investigation and provide appropriate delegation of responsibilities to other members of the 
research staff. 
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SPONSOR SAFETY REPORTING
8.1
DEFINITIONS
8.1.1
Adverse Event 
Any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a 
pharmaceutical product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this 
treatment. An adverse event (AE) can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign 
(including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the 
use of a medicinal (investigational) product, whether or not related to the medicinal 
(investigational) product (ICH E6 (R2)).
8.1.2
Serious Adverse Event (SAE)
An adverse event or suspected adverse reaction is considered serious if in the view of the 
investigator or the sponsor, it results in any of the following:

Death,

A life-threatening adverse event (see section 8.1.3)

Inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization 
o
A hospitalization/admission that is pre-planned (i.e., elective or scheduled surgery 
arranged prior to the start of the study), a planned hospitalization for pre-existing 
condition, or a procedure required by the protocol, without a serious deterioration in 
health, is not considered a serious adverse event.
o
A hospitalization/admission that is solely driven by non-medical reasons (e.g., 
hospitalization for patient or subject convenience) is not considered a serious adverse 
event. 
o
Emergency room visits or stays in observation units that do not result in admission to 
the hospital would not be considered a serious adverse event. The reason for seeking 
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Persistent or significant incapacity or substantial disruption of the ability to conduct 
normal life functions
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A congenital anomaly/birth defect
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Important medical events that may not result in death, be life-threatening, or require 
hospitalization may be considered a serious adverse drug experience when, based upon 
appropriate medical judgment, they may jeopardize the patient or subject and may require 
medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed in this definition.
8.1.3
Life-threatening 
An adverse event or suspected adverse reaction is considered "life-threatening" if, in the view of 
either the investigator or sponsor, its occurrence places the patient or subject at immediate risk of 
death. It does not include an adverse event or suspected adverse reaction that, had it occurred in a 
more severe form, might have caused death. (21CFR312.32).
8.1.4
Severity
The severity of each Adverse Event will be assessed utilizing the CTCAE version 5.
8.1.5
Relationship to Study Product
All AEs will have their relationship to study product assessed using the terms: related or not 
related. 
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Related – There is a reasonable possibility that the study product caused the adverse 
event. Reasonable possibility means that there is evidence to suggest a causal relationship 
between the study product and the adverse event.
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Not Related – There is not a reasonable possibility that the administration of the study 
product caused the event.
8.2
ASSESSMENT OF SAFETY EVENTS
AE information collected will include event description, date of onset, assessment of severity 
and relationship to study product and alternate etiology (if not related to study product), date of 
resolution of the event, seriousness and outcome. The assessment of severity and relationship to 
the study product will be done only by those with the training and authority to make a diagnosis 
and listed on the Form FDA 1572 as the site principal investigator or sub-investigator. AEs 
occurring during the collection and reporting period will be documented appropriately regardless 
of relationship. AEs will be followed through resolution.
SAEs will be:

Assessed for severity and relationship to study product and alternate etiology (if not 
related to study product) by a licensed study physician listed on the Form FDA 1572 as 
the site principal investigator or sub-investigator.
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Recorded on the appropriate SAE report form, the medical record and captured in the 
clinical database.
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Followed through resolution by a licensed study physician listed on the Form FDA 1572 
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For timeframe of recording adverse events, please refer to section 6.1. All serious adverse events 
recorded from the time of first investigational product administration must be reported to the 
sponsor. 
8.3
REPORTING OF SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS
Any AE that meets protocol-defined serious criteria or meets the definition of Adverse Event of 
Special Interest that require expedited reporting must be submitted immediately (within 24 hours 
of awareness) to OSRO Safety using the CCR SAE report form. 
All SAE reporting must include the elements described in section 8.2.
SAE reports will be submitted to the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) at: 
OSROSafety@mail.nih.gov and to the CCR PI and study coordinator. CCR SAE report form and 
instructions can be found at: 
https://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/display/CCRCRO/Forms+and+Instructions
Following the assessment of the SAE by OSRO, other supporting documentation of the event 
may be requested by the OSRO Safety and should be provided as soon as possible.
8.4
SAFETY REPORTING CRITERIA TO THE PHARMACEUTICAL COLLABORATORS
All SAEs, regardless of attribution, will be reported to the manufacturer within 24 hours of 
learning of the events. For initial SAE reports, Investigators should record all case details that 
can be gathered within 24 hours on a MedWatch Form 3500a and submit the report via email to:
Peter Herscovitch, MD 
Chief, Nuclear Medicine Department's Positron Emission Tomography Section
Email address: pherscovitch@cc.nih.gov
And
Tara Norouzi via email address: norouzit@cc.nih.gov
Relevant follow-up information should be submitted to the manufacturer as soon as it becomes 
available and/or upon request.
8.5
REPORTING PREGNANCY 
All required pregnancy reports/follow-up to OSRO will be submitted to: 
OSROSafety@mail.nih.gov and to the CCR PI and study coordinator. Forms and instructions 
can be found here: 
https://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/display/CCRCRO/Forms+and+Instructions
8.5.1
Paternal exposure
Male patients should refrain from fathering a child or donating sperm during the study and for 6 
months after the last treatment with SBRT and 2 months after the last 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT.
Pregnancy of the patient’s partner is not considered to be an AE. The outcome of all pregnancies 
occurring from the date of the first dose until 6 months after the last treatment with SBRT and 2 
months after the last 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT should, if possible, be followed up and documented. 
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registry protocol (e.g., the NIH IRP pregnancy registry study) to provide data about the outcome 
of the pregnancy for safety reporting purposes.
8.6
REGULATORY REPORTING FOR STUDIES CONDUCTED UNDER CCR-SPONSORED IND
Following notification from the investigator, CCR, the IND sponsor, will report any suspected 
adverse reaction that is both serious and unexpected. CCR will report an AE as a suspected 
adverse reaction only if there is evidence to suggest a causal relationship between the study 
product and the adverse event. CCR will notify FDA and all participating investigators (i.e., all 
investigators to whom the sponsor is providing drug under its INDs or under any investigator’s 
IND) in an IND safety report of potential serious risks from clinical trials or any other source, as 
soon as possible, in accordance to 21 CFR Part 312.32. 
All serious events will be reported to the FDA at least annually in a summary format.
8.7
SPONSOR PROTOCOL DEVIATION REPORTING
A Protocol Deviation is defined as any non-compliance with the clinical trial Protocol, Manual 
of Operational Procedures (MOP) and other Sponsor approved study related documents, GCP, or 
protocol-specific procedural requirements on the part of the participant, the Investigator, or the 
study site staff inclusive of site personnel performing procedures or providing services in support 
of the clinical trial.
It is the responsibility of the study Staff to document any protocol deviation identified by the 
Staff or the site Monitor in the CCR Protocol Deviation Tracking System (PDTS) online 
application. The entries into the PDTS online application should be timely, complete, and 
maintained per CCR PDTS user requirements. 
In addition, any deviation to the protocol should be documented in the participant’s source 
records and reported to the reviewing IRB per their guidelines. OSRO required protocol 
deviation reporting is consistent with E6(R2) GCP: Integrated Addendum to ICH E6(R1): 4.5 
Compliance with Protocol; 5.18.3 (a), and 5.20 Noncompliance; and ICH E3 16.2.2 Protocol 
deviations.
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CLINICAL MONITORING 
Clinical site monitoring is conducted to ensure:
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that the rights of the participants are protected; 

that the study is implemented per the approved protocol, Good Clinical Practice and 
standard operating procedures; and, 

the quality and integrity of study data and data collection methods are maintained. 
Monitoring for this study will be performed by NCI CCR Office of Sponsor and Regulatory 
Oversight (OSRO) Sponsor and Regulatory Oversight Support (SROS) Services contractor. 
Clinical site monitoring activities will be based on OSRO standards, FDA Guidance E6(R2) 
Good Clinical Practice: Integrated Addendum to ICH E6(R1) March 2018, and applicable 
regulatory requirements.
Details of clinical site monitoring will be documented in a Clinical Monitoring Plan (CMP) 
developed by OSRO. CMPs will be protocol-specific, risk-based and tailored to address human 
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frequency of monitoring based on several factors, including study type, phase, risk, complexity, 
expected enrollment rate, and any unique attributes of the study and the site. The Sponsor will 
conduct a periodic review of the CMP to confirm the plan's continued appropriateness. A change 
to the protocol, significant or pervasive non-compliance with GCP, or the protocol may trigger 
CMP updates.
OSRO SROS Monitoring visits and related activities will be conducted throughout the life cycle 
of each protocol. The first activity is before the study starts to conduct a Site Assessment Visit 
(SAV) (as warranted), followed by a Site Initiation Visit (SIV), Interim Monitoring Visit(s) 
(IMVs), and a study Close-Out Visit (COV).
Some monitoring activities may be performed remotely, while others will occur at the study 
site(s). Monitoring visit reports will describe visit activities, observations, and associated action 
items or follow-up required for resolution of any issues, discrepancies, or deviations. Monitoring 
reports will be distributed to the study PI, NCI CCR QA, CCR Protocol Support Office, 
coordinating center (if applicable), and the Sponsor regulatory file.
The site Monitor will inform the study team of any deviations observed during monitoring visits. 
If unresolved, the Monitor will request that the site Staff enter the deviations in the CCR 
Protocol Deviation Tracking System (PDTS) for deviation reporting to the Sponsor and as 
applicable per institutional and IRB guidance.
10 STATISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 
This is a single-institution, two-arm, Phase I trial, where patients with locally recurrent prostate 
cancer after prior radiotherapy will receive image-guided, focally dose escalated SBRT to the 
sites of local recurrence. Patients will be treated with escalated doses of radiation with the 
escalation on each arm occurring in parallel, and inclusion on each arm based on prior radiation 
treatment received. The primary endpoints will be to define the MTD of this approach. The 
secondary endpoints include to define DLTs, to describe the rate of 1 and 2-year biochemical 
relapse free survival (Phoenix criteria), to evaluate DCFPyL imaging as a method to detect 
locally recurrent prostate cancer after irradiation, and to define the quality of life changes that 
occur during and after this treatment. Exploratory endpoints include description of decision 
regret in patients who failed treatment and are successfully or unsuccessfully salvaged, 
evaluation of a personalized mutation panel for detection of early recurrence, and evaluation for 
the presence of neuroendocrine markers and markers of resistance in radio-recurrent prostate 
cancer. 
10.1 STATISTICAL HYPOTHESIS
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Primary Endpoint: Define the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of image-guided, focally dose 
escalated prostate SBRT in patients with a local recurrence of prostate cancer after prior 
radiotherapy. Assessment of toxicities for dose escalation will occur through 3 weeks after 
SBRT.

Secondary Endpoints:
o
Define the dose-limiting toxicities and toxicity profile of image-guided, focally dose 
escalated prostate SBRT in patients previously treated with radiotherapy. Assessment 
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Describe the rate of PSA control (biochemical progression free survival, bPFS) at 1 
and 2 years after treatment with focally dose escalated SBRT for locally recurrent 
prostate cancer after irradiation. We hypothesize that the rate of PSA control (bPFS) 
will compare favorably to the 75% rate obtained with brachytherapy in several 
previously published series.
o
Describe the effects of focally dose escalated prostate SBRT on patient reported 
outcomes (SHIM, AUA Symptom Index, EPIC-26) in patients previously treated 
with radiotherapy. We hypothesize a reduction in quality of life (urinary and 
gastrointestinal side effects) after re-irradiation that persists for several months but 
returns to baseline in most patients by 2 years after treatment. We hypothesize that 
erectile dysfunction will progress after reirradiation without improvement over time.
o
Evaluate 18F-DCFPyL imaging as a method to detect locally recurrent prostate 
cancer after radiation. We hypothesize that 18F-DCFPyL will have a high positive 
predictive value and sensitivity for diagnosing recurrent prostate cancer.
10.2 SAMPLE SIZE DETERMINATION
Initially, the planned sample size is a minimum of 4 evaluable patients (2 per arm) and a 
maximum of 48 evaluable patients (24 evaluable patients maximum per arm). As of amendment 
version dates 04/13/2021 and 10/12/2021, determination has been made not to escalate either 
arm to dose level 3. Accordingly, a maximum of 42 evaluable patients may be enrolled (21 
evaluable patients maximum per arm). Estimates for sample size are based on the assumption 
that all dose levels will accrue a maximum of patients, thus sample size is likely over-estimated. 
We do not anticipate drop out during treatment or follow-up, however that remains a possibility. 
We anticipate drop out would be minimal as we tend to accrue these patients from mainly the 
local area. To allow for a small number of patients who drop out or are not evaluable, we will 
set the accrual ceiling at 46. 
10.3 POPULATIONS FOR ANALYSES
All enrolled patients that initiate treatment with SBRT will be considered evaluable for toxicity. 
Patients that complete at least one post-treatment PSA will be considered evaluable for 
biochemical control and biochemical relapse free survival. Patients that complete QoL measures 
at 3 months will be considered evaluable for these measures. Patients undergoing biopsy 
following DCFPyL studies will be considered evaluable for the sensitivity and positive 
predictive value of this study regardless of whether treatment is received. 
10.4 STATISTICAL ANALYSES
10.4.1 General Approach
This is a phase I study. There are two arms to this study for 1) patients with prior brachytherapy 
as a component of their treatment for prostate cancer, and 2) patients with prior EBRT without 
brachytherapy. Arms are enrolled and escalated separately. Groups of 3-6 patients are evaluated 
at each dose level. The dose level on which 2 patients experience unacceptable toxicity is 
considered to have exceeded the MTD. The next lower dose level on which no more than 1/6 
patients experience unacceptable toxicity is considered the MTD for each arm of the study.
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10.4.3 Analysis of the Secondary Endpoints
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Define the dose-limiting toxicities and toxicity profile of image-guided, focally dose 
escalated prostate SBRT in patients previously treated with radiotherapy: DLTs will be 
reported descriptively.

Describe the rate of PSA control (bPFS, PSA < 2 ng/dL above post SBRT nadir) at 1 and 2 
years after treatment with focally dose escalated SBRT for locally recurrent prostate cancer 
after irradiation: bPFS will be estimated by the Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and effects of 
clinical variables on bPFS will be assessed by the Cox proportional hazards model.

Describe the effects of focally dose escalated prostate SBRT on patient reported outcomes 
(SHIM, AUA Symptom Index, EPIC-26) in patients previously treated with radiotherapy. 
The quality of life scores will be summarized at baseline and for each visit. Linear mixed 
effects model will be used to model quality of life scores at baseline and during and after 
treatment in which random intercept and random slope are used to account for patient-
specific trajectory of quality of life scores. Changes of quality of life scores during and after 
treatment will be calculated from the estimated linear mixed effect model. 

Evaluate 18F-DCFPyL imaging as a method to detect locally recurrent prostate cancer after 
radiation. The sensitivity and specificity of DCFPyL for detecting locally recurrent prostate 
cancer (at baseline) will be reported using biopsy as the gold standard.
10.4.4 Safety Analyses
Adverse events will be coded as per the CTCAE v5.0. Each AE will be coded once for each 
patient based on the maximum severity during the assessment period. The relationship of AEs to 
study intervention will be recorded in addition to the onset date, end date, severity, expectedness, 
and outcome. 
Dose-limiting toxicities will be defined as described in section 3.1.1.
10.4.5 Sub-Group Analyses
The primary endpoint is based on toxicity at a dose level. Only 3-6 patients will be included per 
dose level expect for the expansion cohort. Thus, it is not feasible to include sub-group analyses.
10.4.6 Tabulation of individual Participant Data
Individual participant data may be tabulated for the exploratory endpoint of detecting mutational 
panel as a predictor of recurrence. 
10.4.7 Exploratory Analyses

Evaluate the feasibility of a patient specific circulating cell free DNA (cfDNA) mutation 
panel for predicting biochemical recurrence. We will first perform whole exome sequencing 
on the biopsy tissue acquired at baseline, and use that sequencing data to derive data on 
somatic mutations and somatic copy number alternations. We will also perform low-pass 
whole genome sequencing on total DNA extracted from plasma. Mutations detected in 
prostate biopsies harboring tumor that are not found in germline considered as potential 
contributors to each patient’s individualized mutation panel. We will make direct 
comparisons whether a subset or all of the copy number alterations or mutations detected 
during baseline are represented in plasma prior to treatment. This will be reported as a 
binomial proportion (percent of patients with some or all of the panel detected and percent 
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samples (evident in pretreatment plasma) will be evaluated in cfDNA (plasma) at each time 
point of follow up. Direct comparisons of whether a subset or all of the copy number 
alterations or mutations detected at baseline are represented in plasma will be performed and 
reported as a binomial proportion (percent of patients with some or all of the panel detected 
and percent that have none of the panel detected). We hypothesize that patients experiencing 
relapse will show mutations and copy number alterations present in cfDNA, versus 
responders where ctDNA would comprise a very small (if any) proportion of the total 
cfDNA. Because radiation may not kill cells immediately, but can result in late necrosis or 
mitotic catastrophe, it is not known what the optimal time point for analyzing a “nadir” in 
detectable mutations is or if one will be detected. Thus, this is an exploratory and descriptive 
project.

Evaluate decision regret at the time of enrollment and at the end of follow up relating to the 
primary treatment for prostate cancer to determine if successful salvage mitigates decision 
regret. The percentage of patients scored as having decision regret will be compared to the 
percentage of patients not exhibiting decision regret (regarding the initial radiation 
treatment). It is hypothesized the effective salvage therapy will mitigate decision regret 
expressed at the time of enrollment.

Evaluate for the presence of neuroendocrine markers in recurrent prostate cancer after prior 
irradiation. The number of cores and percentage of tumor on each core that stains positive 
for neuroendocrine markers (generally accepted measure is >1% of all cells) will be 
evaluated and reported in a descriptive fashion.

Evaluate for the presence of markers of resistance in recurrent prostate cancer after prior 
irradiation. Additional markers of resistance may be queried in prostate tissue if tissue is 
available for analysis. These may include expression of immune markers, expression of 
brachyury, or expression of other proteins or transcripts implicated in radiation or 
therapeutic resistance.

Describe cellular, molecular, genetic and genomic biology through whole exome or genome 
sequencing and targeted analysis in blood and tumor tissue.
11 HUMAN SUBJECTS PROTECTIONS 
11.1 RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT SELECTION
Subjects from all racial/ethnic groups are eligible for this study if they meet the eligibility 
criteria. To date, there is no information that suggests that differences in disease response 
would be expected in one group compared with another. Efforts will be made to extend 
accrual to a representative population. If differences in outcome that correlate with ethnic 
identity are noted, accrual may be expanded or a follow-up study may be written to investigate 
those differences more fully.
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11.3 PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN
Patients under the age of 18 will not be eligible for participation in this study based on the fact 
that patients under 18 are unlikely to have this disease and the patterns of recurrence and natural 
history of the disease in patients under the age of 18 are unknown.
11.4 EVALUATION OF BENEFITS AND RISKS/DISCOMFORTS
11.4.1 Risks
11.4.1.1 SBRT risks
The risks of participation are primarily those of re-irradiation. Re-irradiation has been studied 
in many series using radioactive sources, and has been found to be tolerable. Few studies have 
tested highly conformal, ablative doses of irradiation; thus, the risks are largely unknown. Based 
on the only series published in this setting, we anticipate a small risk of bowel, bladder, or 
urethral injury that could be severe. There is a more moderate risk of low grade, chronic bowel 
or bladder toxicity. 
11.4.1.2 Risks Related to 18F-DCFPyL

Leaking of the dose of 18F-DCFPyL into the skin and tissue around the IV

Allergic reaction

Fatigue

Change in your sense of taste

Headache
11.4.1.3 Risks of Exposure to Ionizing Radiation
There is a small risk of radiation from 18F-DCFPyL PET/CTs. The amount of radiation from 
these scans adds minimal additional risk to the higher radiation doses received in the course of 
treatment.
11.4.1.4 Blood Draw Risks
Blood draws may cause pain, redness, bruising, fainting or infection at the draw site. Up to 63 
mL of blood will be obtained at screening/baseline, and up to 35.5 mL at each subsequent visit.
11.4.1.5 MRI and MRI Contrast Risks 
Participants are at risk for injury from the MRI magnet if they have metal in their body. There is 
a possibility that participants may experience claustrophobia. There are risks of back discomfort 
related to lying in the scanner. 
The most common side effects from MRI contrast (gadolinium) include injection site pain, 
nausea, itching, rash, headaches and dizziness. Serious but rare side effects such as gadolinium 
toxicity and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, or NSF, are most often seen in patients with severe 
kidney problems.
11.4.1.6 Biopsy Risks
All care will be taken to minimize risks that may be incurred by tumor sampling. However, there 
are procedure-related risks (such as bleeding, infection and visceral injury) that will be explained 
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11.4.1.7 Conscious Sedation Risks
Conscious sedation may be used for the biopsy procedure. The common side effects of conscious 
sedation include drowsiness, delayed reflexes, hypotension, headache, and nausea. These are 
generally mild and last no more than a few hours.
11.4.1.8 CT Contrast Risks
Itching, hives or headaches are possible risks associated with contrast agents that may be used 
during CT imaging. Symptoms of a more serious allergic reaction include shortness of breath 
and swelling of the throat or other parts of the body. Very rarely, the contrast agents used in CT 
can cause kidney problems for certain participants, such as those with impaired kidney function.
11.4.1.9 Urine Collection Risks
There are no known risks associated with urine collection.
11.4.1.10 Questionnaire Risks
Questionnaires may contain questions that are sensitive in nature. The participants are asked to 
only answer questions they are comfortable with.
11.4.2 Benefits
The potential benefits of trial participation relate to potential curative treatment of recurrent 
prostate cancer. Many patients do not have a curative option after local failure following 
radiation treatment. This protocol would provide a potentially curative option. Currently, 
therapy for biochemical failure typically consists of the temporizing use of hormonal therapy if 
a patient is not a suitable candidate for other ablative treatments. 
11.5 CONSENT PROCESS AND DOCUMENTATION
The informed consent document will be provided as a physical or electronic document to the 
participant as applicable for review prior to consenting. A designated study investigator will 
carefully explain the procedures and tests involved in this study, and the associated risks, 
discomforts and benefits. In order to minimize potential coercion, as much time as is needed to 
review the document will be given, including an opportunity to discuss it with friends, family 
members and/or other advisors, and to ask questions of any designated study investigator. A 
signed informed consent document will be obtained prior to entry onto the study.
The initial consent process as well as re-consent, when required, may take place in person or 
remotely (e.g., via telephone or other NIH approved remote platforms used in compliance with 
policy, including HRPP Policy 303) per discretion of the designated study investigator and with 
the agreement of the participant. Whether in person or remote, the privacy of the subject will be 
maintained. Consenting investigators (and participant, when in person) will be located in a 
private area (e.g., clinic consult room). When consent is conducted remotely, the participant will 
be informed of the private nature of the discussion and will be encouraged to relocate to a more 
private setting if needed. 
Consent will be documented with required signatures on the physical document (which includes 
the printout of an electronic document sent to participant) or as described below, with a manual 
(non-electronic) signature on the electronic document. When required, witness signature will be 
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Manual (non-electronic) signature on electronic document:
When a manual signature on an electronic document is used for the documentation of consent at 
the NIH Clinical Center, this study will use the following to obtain the required signatures:

Adobe platform (which is not 21 CFR Part 11 compliant); or, 

iMedConsent platform (which is 21 CFR Part 11 compliant)
During the consent process, participants and investigators will view individual copies of the 
approved consent document on screens at their respective locations (if remote consent); the same 
screen may be used when in the same location, but is not required. 
Both the investigator and the participant will sign the document using a finger, stylus or mouse. 
Note: Refer to the CCR SOP PM-2, Obtaining and Documenting the Informed Consent Process 
for additional information (e.g., verification of participant identity when obtaining consent 
remotely) found at: 
https://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=73203825.
12 REGULATORY AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS 
12.1 STUDY DISCONTINUATION AND CLOSURE
This study may be temporarily suspended or prematurely terminated if there is sufficient 
reasonable cause. Written notification, documenting the reason for study suspension or 
termination, will be provided by the suspending or terminating party to study participants, 
investigator, funding agency, the Investigational New Drug (IND) sponsor and regulatory 
authorities. If the study is prematurely terminated or suspended, the Principal Investigator (PI) 
will promptly inform study participants, the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and sponsor and 
will provide the reason(s) for the termination or suspension. Study participants will be contacted, 
as applicable, and be informed of changes to study visit schedule.
 Circumstances that may warrant termination or suspension include, but are not limited to:

Determination of unexpected, significant, or unacceptable risk to participants

Demonstration of efficacy that would warrant stopping 

Insufficient compliance to protocol requirements

Data that are not sufficiently complete and/or evaluable

Determination that the primary endpoint has been met

Determination of futility
Study may resume once concerns about safety, protocol compliance, and data quality are 
addressed, and satisfy the sponsor, IRB and as applicable, Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
12.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
The clinical site will perform internal quality management of study conduct, data and biological 
specimen collection, documentation and completion. An individualized quality management plan 
will be developed to describe a site’s quality management.
Quality control (QC) procedures will be implemented beginning with the data entry system and 
data QC checks that will be run on the database will be generated. Any missing data or data 
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Following written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the monitors will verify that the 
clinical trial is conducted and data are generated and biological specimens are collected, 
documented (recorded), and reported in compliance with the protocol, International Conference 
on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements 
(e.g., Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)). 
The investigational site will provide direct access to all trial related sites, source data/documents, 
and reports for the purpose of monitoring and auditing by the sponsor, and inspection by local 
and regulatory authorities.
12.3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
The independence of this study from any actual or perceived influence, such as by the 
pharmaceutical industry, is critical. Therefore, any actual conflict of interest of persons who have 
a role in the design, conduct, analysis, publication, or any aspect of this trial will be disclosed 
and managed. Furthermore, persons who have a perceived conflict of interest will be required to 
have such conflicts managed in a way that is appropriate to their participation in the design and 
conduct of this trial. The study leadership in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute has 
established policies and procedures for all study group members to disclose all conflicts of 
interest and will establish a mechanism for the management of all reported dualities of interest.
12.4 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY
Participant confidentiality and privacy is strictly held in trust by the participating investigators, 
their staff, and the sponsor(s). This confidentiality is extended to cover testing of biological 
samples and genetic tests in addition to the clinical information relating to participants. 
Therefore, the study protocol, documentation, data, and all other information generated will be 
held in strict confidence. No information concerning the study or the data will be released to any 
unauthorized third party without prior written approval of the sponsor. 
All research activities will be conducted in as private a setting as possible.
The study monitor, other authorized representatives of the sponsor, representatives of the 
Institutional Review Board (IRB), and/or regulatory agencies may inspect all documents and 
records required to be maintained by the investigator, including but not limited to, medical 
records (office, clinic, or hospital) and pharmacy records for the participants in this study. The 
clinical study site will permit access to such records.
The study participant’s contact information will be securely stored at the/each clinical site for 
internal use during the study. At the end of the study, all records will continue to be kept in a 
secure location for as long a period as dictated by the reviewing IRB, Institutional policies, or 
sponsor requirements.
Study participant research data, which is for purposes of statistical analysis and scientific 
reporting, will be stored at the NCI CCR. This will not include the participant’s contact or 
identifying information. Rather, individual participants and their research data will be identified 
by a unique study identification number. The study data entry and study management systems 
used by the clinical site(s) and by NCI CCR research staff will be secured and password 
protected. At the end of the study, all study databases will be archived at the NIH.
To further protect the privacy of study participants, a Certificate of Confidentiality has been 
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information from forced disclosure. It allows the investigator and others who have access to 
research records to refuse to disclose identifying information on research participation in any 
civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or other proceeding, whether at the federal, state, or 
local level. By protecting researchers and institutions from being compelled to disclose 
information that would identify research participants, Certificates of Confidentiality help achieve 
the research objectives and promote participation in studies by helping assure confidentiality and 
privacy to participants.
13 PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION 
13.1 18F-DCFPYL
13.1.1 Classification
Radiopharmaceutical for imaging
13.1.2 Chemical Name
2-(3-(1-carboxy-5-[(6-[18F] fluoro-pyridine-3-carbonyl)-amino]-pentyl)-ureido)-pentanedioic 
acid
13.1.3 Formulation and preparation
The drug product components include the drug substance 102.5 +/-97.5 mCi @ end of synthesis
calibration time (EOS), 3.5 +/- 1mL ethyl alcohol 200 proof, 0.5 +/- 0.1 mL sodium phosphates,
and 10 +/- 0.5mL sterile water.
13.1.4 Source 
18F-DCFPyL will be prepared and handled in the PET department CC/NIH, Radiopharmacy 
according to the chemistry and manufacturing described in the IND. A delivery sheet/protocol 
will be provided with each delivery of 18F-DCFPyL which will contain the batch number, time 
of preparation, radioactive concentration (mCi/ mL) at a stated time, and shelf life information. 
The delivery sheet/protocol will include the expiration date and time (hh:mm), based on the 
chemical stability of the synthesized compound. 
Before administration, the suitability of each preparation will be assessed by a number of QC 
tests ran by the PET department, which may include radioactivity content by well-counting, 
radiochemical purity by thin-layer chromatography, chemical content, and pH measurement, 
according to approved methods provided by in the IND. A document attesting to the passing of 
these quality control (QC) processes will be provided to the Molecular Imaging Clinic. 
This documentation will be reviewed by trained individuals in MIB to ensure that the product 
quality meets the criteria for clinical use defined within the IND, and to certify (verbally, in 
writing or via email) that 18F-DCFPyL is released for clinical use. The medically responsible 
person at the PET imaging site will ensure that the correct dose is present in the injection syringe 
and that the product is used within the stability period of time stated on the delivery 
sheet/protocol prior to injection. A lower amount of radioactivity (potentially due to an 
unpredictable delay in delivery or injection time) may be administered at the discretion of MIB 
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13.1.5 Agent Inventory Records
The investigator or appropriate investigator-designee will order subject doses of the IND agent 
for this specific trial. The investigational radiopharmaceutical will be shipped to the site on the 
day the participant is to be injected, taking into account varying radioactive half-lives for 
different radioactive imaging agents.
13.1.6 Stability and Storage 
The in-use shelf-life of 18F-DCFPyL will be specified on the label. Although from a chemical 
perspective, the product remains stable beyond 6 hours, due to the short 109.8-minute half-life of 
18F, the low level of activity present after 6 hours renders it unsuitable for positron imaging 
tomography studies. 18F-DCFPyL is stored in the original container at 4 °C under inert 
atmosphere.
13.1.7 Administration procedures
Subjects will receive 18F-DCFPyL under the direct supervision of study personnel. Each subject 
will receive a single IV dose of 18F-DCFPyL by bolus injection at a rate of approximately 1 
ml/3-5 sec. The maximum amount of injected active drug will be less than 4.02 micrograms. The 
injection will be followed by a 10-ml saline flush (sodium chloride IV infusion 0.9% w/v) over 
~10sec. 
The target administered activity will be 6-6.5 mCi; dose variations will be in accordance with the 
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standard dose variation (i.e. 20%) permitted for 
diagnostic clinical studies and per MIB procedures. The administered activity has been based 
upon the results of dosimetry analysis on data from 18F DCFBC prior pre-clinical and human 
studies. 
The administration site should be evaluated just before, during and after injection, to assess for 
extravasation and/or for the presence of signs of local irritation. 
18F-DCFPyL will be performed in MIC with a member of the MIB clinical team in attendance 
during the injection. In the event of an emergency, such as an allergic reaction, immediate 
treatment will be initiated using emergency medication available in the Molecular Imaging 
Clinic. If the subject requires admission due to the severity of the reaction, the subject will be 
admitted to the appropriate service for observation as the clinical situation dictates. 
Any administration complication of the drug (e.g., overdose, observable extravasation, 
medication error) is a protocol related event and will be reported. 
Due to potential unpredictable delays and the short half-life of 18F, the total dose of 18F-
DCFPyL administered may be reduced at the discretion of the principal investigator or her 
designee.
13.1.8 Supply and Packaging
18F-DCFPyL for each study patient will be received in individual patient doses from the PET 
department. Containers that are radioactive or contain radioactive products will be disposed of 
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14 COMMERCIAL DEVICE INFORMATION 
The radiation device is an FDA cleared commercial device. The device will be used/investigated 
in accordance with labeling and therefore will be IDE exempt under 812.2 (c) – category 1.
14.1 SOURCE 
The radiation device is a commercial device that will be located in the NIH Clinical Center. 
14.2 TOXICITY 
Refer to section 11.4. 
14.3 ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES
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16 APPENDICES
16.1 APPENDIX A: PERFORMANCE STATUS CRITERIA
ECOG Performance Status Scale
Karnofsky Performance Scale
Grade
Descriptions
Percent
Description
100
Normal, no complaints, no 
evidence of disease.
0
Normal activity. Fully active, able 
to carry on all pre-disease 
performance without restriction.
90
Able to carry on normal activity; 
minor signs or symptoms of 
disease.
80
Normal activity with effort; some 
signs or symptoms of disease.
1
Symptoms, but ambulatory. 
Restricted in physically strenuous 
activity, but ambulatory and able 
to carry out work of a light or 
sedentary nature (e.g., light 
housework, office work).
70
Cares for self, unable to carry on 
normal activity or to do active 
work.
60
Requires occasional assistance, 
but is able to care for most of 
his/her needs.
2
In bed <50% of the time. 
Ambulatory and capable of all 
self-care, but unable to carry out 
any work activities. Up and about 
more than 50% of waking hours.
50
Requires considerable assistance 
and frequent medical care.
40
Disabled, requires special care 
and assistance.
3
In bed >50% of the time. Capable 
of only limited self-care, confined 
to bed or chair more than 50% of 
waking hours.
30
Severely disabled, hospitalization 
indicated. Death not imminent.
20
Very sick, hospitalization 
indicated. Death not imminent.
4
100% bedridden. Completely 
disabled. Cannot carry on any self-
care. Totally confined to bed or 
chair.
10
Moribund, fatal processes 
progressing rapidly.
5
Dead.
0
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16.2 APPENDIX B: QOL QUESTIONNAIRES 
QoL questionnaires will be maintained in a separate document/manual. 

ICF_001.pdf: 
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MEDICAL RECORD
CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN AN NIH CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: Deborah Citrin, MD
STUDY TITLE:
Phase I Trial of Image Guided Focally Dose Escalated 
Prostate SBRT for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer after 
Prior Radiotherapy
STUDY SITE: 
NIH Clinical Center
Cohort: 
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Consent Version: 
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WHO DO YOU CONTACT ABOUT THIS STUDY? 
Principal investigator:
Deborah Citrin, MD
Phone: 301-496-5457
Email: citrind@mail.nih.gov
This consent form describes a research study and is designed to help you decide if you would like 
to be a part of the research study. 
You are being asked to take part in a research study at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 
Members of the study team will talk with you about the information described in this document. 
Some people have personal, religious, or ethical beliefs that may limit the kinds of medical or 
research treatments they would want to receive (such as blood transfusions). Take the time needed 
to ask any questions and discuss this study with NIH staff, and with your family, friends, and 
personal health care providers. Taking part in research at the NIH is your choice.
IT IS YOUR CHOICE TO TAKE PART IN THE STUDY
You may choose not to take part in this study for any reason. If you join this study, you may change 
your mind and stop participating in the study at any time and for any reason. In either case, you 
will not lose any benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. However, to be seen at the NIH, you 
must be taking part in a study or are being considered for a study. If you do choose to leave the 
study, please inform your study team to ensure a safe withdrawal from the research. 
WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING DONE?
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Radiation of the 
prostate is an effective therapy for localized prostate cancer. Although most patients are cured of 
their prostate cancer with radiation treatments, some patients will develop an elevation of PSA in 
their blood after radiation, which can indicate that the prostate tumor has returned. In this study, 
we will use prostate cancer imaging studies to detect where the cancer is within the body. If the 
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study and biopsies of the prostate to determine which parts of the prostate have recurrent cancer. 
We will use this information to target the radiation to the area where the tumor has returned. In 
this study, we will determine the maximum dose that can be safely delivered to the area of recurrent 
tumor in the prostate with a highly focused (localized) type of radiation which is given in only 5 
treatments, known as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). 
WHY ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY?
You are being invited to take part in this research study because you have recurrent prostate cancer 
after prior radiation therapy and no evidence of distant metastatic disease. 
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY? 
Up to 46 men will be included in this study. 
DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH STUDY
This study will evaluate the maximum tolerated dose and side effects of focal radiation with 
stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in participants with a local recurrence of prostate 
cancer after prior radiation treatment. All participants included in this study have had radiation of 
the prostate and now have a rising PSA that means their prostate cancer is growing again. The goal 
is to develop a treatment for recurrent prostate cancer after radiation that is tolerable and potentially 
curative. 
Participants with evidence of recurrent prostate cancer in the prostate gland on MRI imaging 
and/or 18F-DCFPyL, a research imaging study, will undergo biopsies to confirm that the prostate 
cancer has reappeared in the prostate gland. Participants with recurrent prostate cancer in the 
prostate gland will receive a highly-focused type of radiation, known as stereotactic body radiation 
therapy (SBRT), that will be given over two weeks. This treatment is given with a special technique 
that allows the radiation to be focused very carefully so that higher doses can be given with each 
treatment. The study participants will be divided into two groups (called Cohorts): Cohort 1will 
include participants that were treated with prior external beam radiation therapy for treatment of 
their prostate cancer and have developed a rising PSA. Cohort 2 will include participants with 
prior brachytherapy of the prostate, regardless of whether it was given alone or in combination 
with external beam irradiation. All participants will receive focal (localized) radiation to the area 
in the prostate that is found to have cancer on MRI of the prostate and a separate research imaging 
study known as 18F-DCFPyL. Participants who received prior brachytherapy will also receive a 
lower dose of focused radiation aimed at the entire prostate gland since the brachytherapy seeds 
can make it hard to see small tumors on MRI.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU TAKE PART IN THIS RESEARCH STUDY? 
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE STUDY
Before you begin the study, screening blood tests requiring about approximately 3 teaspoons of 
blood for routine tests, and a comprehensive physical exam and medical history will be done. You 
will be asked to complete imaging studies, such as an MRI of the prostate, to look for tumor in 
your prostate gland.


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We may access data in your medical record that was collected under other protocols and use it for 
research in this study, so you do not have to repeat procedures/tests. Medical records for 
assessments performed at outside facilities may be collected.
MRI of the prostate
In order to look carefully at your prostate and identify the area that may have recurrent prostate 
cancer, you will also undergo a prostate MRI if you have not had one at the NIH very recently. It 
is important that you remain very still during these scans. In order to better see your prostate with 
MRI, a tube, known as an endorectal coil, may be placed in your rectum. The entire prostate MRI 
imaging session is expected to take about 1 hour.
You may also be asked to have additional studies, such as a bone scan and a sodium fluoride 
PET/CT scan, a very sensitive bone scan, to make sure you do not have prostate cancer that has 
spread outside of the prostate area. Your doctor will review all of the blood tests and x-rays in 
addition to your previous treatment records to ensure you meet all the criteria before you enter the 
study. If you are determined to be eligible for this study, and you wish to participate, you will then 
be scheduled to return for the imaging studies that will help guide the radiation treatment.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is NOT given to participants on this research study, but many of the participants 
who are eligible to receive treatment on this study will have had brachytherapy in the past for 
treatment of their prostate cancer. Brachytherapy for prostate cancer is a type of radiation 
treatment. During a brachytherapy procedure, small radioactive seeds are placed into the prostate 
gland using needles. These radioactive seeds give off radiation from inside the gland and treat the 
prostate cancer. Most brachytherapy treatments use permanant seeds, meaning that the radioactive 
sources stay in the body and are not removed. Over time these radioactive sources use all of their 
energy and are no longer radioactive.
DURING THE STUDY
Imaging Studies (Scans)
PET/CT Imaging 
A special type of PET scan, known as a 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT will be used to help determine the 
locations of prostate cancer in your body. It is possible that this scan may show us areas that are 
different or similar to those seen on other imaging studies. It is also possible that your tumor will 
not be seen with this special scan. When you have this scan, you will receive an IV injection of 
18F-DCFPyL over 10-20 seconds. Approximately 1-2 hours after the 18F-DCFPyL injection a 
PET/CT scan will be done. The scan will last about 50 minutes. During this scanning procedure, 
you will be asked to lie on your back on the scanner table and a low dose transmission CT scan 
will be performed. It is important that you remain very still during these scans.
Biopsy and Fiducial marker placement
To receive SBRT to the prostate on this study, small metal seeds, known as fiducials, must be 
placed into your prostate to provide the most accurate radiation treatment. Fiducials are commonly 
implanted into the prostate as part of standard radiation treatments. The implanted fiducials are 
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only when the fiducials are in the correct location, meaning that the prostate is also in the correct 
location. This is very important because the prostate can move due to breathing, gas in the rectum, 
filling of the urinary bladder, and movement of stool. Using the fiducial markers allows the amount 
of tissue treated with radiation to be reduced because the radiation oncologist can be more certain 
where the tumor is during treatment. When the fiducials are implanted into the prostate, biopsies 
of the prostate will also be obtained to confirm that the areas in the prostate thought to have tumor 
on your imaging studies (MRI, 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT) do have tumor, and that areas of the 
prostate that will not be treated do not have tumor. If you have had fiducials implanted in the past, 
you will not need to have new ones implanted unless your study doctor considers it necessary. 
Additional biopsies for research (maximum of three samples from each tumor) will be collected at 
the same time.
The biopsy will be taken through a needle put through the skin or rectum into your tumor. After 
the procedure, the nurses will watch your blood pressure and other vital signs. Any biopsy or 
surgical material obtained from you will undergo routine evaluation by a pathologist. The biopsy 
specimen will also undergo research evaluation either at NIH or at another site. Your personal 
information will always be kept confidential and you will only be identified by a code number.
You may receive conscious sedation before undergoing a biopsy, if needed. Conscious sedation is 
usually given to help someone relax and minimize discomfort. It can be given as a pill, a shot, an 
IV (intravenous catheter, a small plastic tube that is put into a vein, usually in your arm) or even 
inhaled. You may have to wait up to an hour to start feel the effects depending on how it is given. 
Once it takes effect, you will be mostly awake, though relaxed or drowsy. You will be monitored 
throughout the procedure.
Treatment planning
About one to two weeks after the fiducials have been placed in the prostate gland, you will undergo 
a radiation treatment planning CT scan in the radiation oncology department, also known as a 
treatment simulation. During the procedure, you may be asked to use an enema or take special 
medication to clear your rectum to ensure it is empty. You will also be asked to drink water and to 
keep your bladder full for the scan. At this time, small marks will be made on your skin with 
permanent marker that will be used to help set you up for radiation treatments. After the planning 
CT scan, you will be provided with an appointment to return for your first radiation treatment.
Before your first treatment, you will also be asked to fill out several forms that ask about your 
urine function, bowel function, erectile function, and aspects of your mood (depression or anxiety). 
You will fill out these same forms several times while on this study to help us learn how this 
treatment affects you.
Radiation treatments
You will then receive radiation treatments, using 5 separate doses of highly focused radiation over 
the span of two weeks. These treatments will be completed as an outpatient. You will drink water, 
similar to what was done for the planning scan, and you will be lined up very carefully on the table 
using the marks on your skin and the fiducial markers in your prostate. After each treatment, you 
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If you previously had radioactive seeds used for your radiation treatment, you will receive a lower 
dose to the entire prostate and a higher dose to the areas that appear to have tumor on imaging and 
biopsy. The lower dose to the entire prostate gland is used because the radioactive seeds that are 
left behind can make to harder to see tumor on MRI, which is used to plan the radiation treatments. 
If you were only treated with external beam radiation therapy during your previous treatment, only 
areas that have tumor on imaging studies and biopsy will receive the higher dose. 
WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED TAKING THE DRUGS (TREATMENT)
After the treatment, you will return to the radiation oncology clinic for visits every three months 
to make sure that you are doing well and not having side effects. Some of these visits may be done 
with your local provider if you are unable to return to the NIH. If you have side effects from the 
treatment, we will try to help relieve them with medications if necessary. You will also fill out the 
same questionnaires that you filled out before the treatment that ask about your bladder function, 
bowel function, sexual health, and mood. At these visits, you will also have a physical examination 
and blood tests (about 2 tablespoon will be collected). Your blood PSA (about 1 teaspoon) will be 
measured and additional blood (approximately 2 tablespoon) taken for research studies. 
At six months after the radiation is completed, we will repeat the 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT and MRI. 
If your prostate cancer was not visible on the first 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT, this study will not be 
repeated. This scan is being completed for research purposes, to help us learn if this study can be 
used as a way to follow prostate cancer that has already been treated. This study will not be used 
to change your care unless findings are confirmed on other studies (imaging studies, biopsy).
We will continue to see you for routine visits until two years after your treatment is completed. At 
that time, you will be removed from this protocol, but may be eligible for further care in the 
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STUDY CHART 
STANDARD OF CARE TREATMENT
When prostate cancer returns after prior radiation treatment, one option is to not undergo treatment 
(observation) unless the PSA starts to increase rapidly or there is evidence that the prostate cancer 
has spread outside the prostate (metastasized). 
There are some participants who may be cured with treatment of the prostate after the tumor comes 
back there, but there is no guarantee that these treatments are effective and they may have 
significant side effects, usually involving bowel movements, urination, or erectile function. The 
potentially curative options include having the prostate removed (prostatectomy), although this is 
not commonly used and only performed at a few institutions in the United States. If the prostate 
cancer is only in the prostate, some doctors would offer reirradiation with brachytherapy 
(radioactive seeds). Some participants can also be treated with cryotherapy, where the prostate is 
frozen. Each of these potentially curative treatments can have lasting side effects and there is no 
guarantee that they will cure the disease.
Planning and Treatment
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Biopsy of the prostate and fiducial marker placement (if not previously done)
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18F-DCFPyL PET/CT study
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Radiation treatment planning session (CT scan)
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Radiation (SBRT) Monday through Friday (5 treatments over 2 weeks)
Screening, Baseline and Enrollment
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Medical History and Physical Exam
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Imaging Studies to Stage Cancer
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Blood Studies, Including HIV Test (about 2 tablespoon) 
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Urine and blood collection for research tests (about 2 
tablespoon of blood)
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MRI of the prostate
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Questionnaires
After Treatment
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Repeat 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT at 6 months after completion of radiation
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Repeat MRI of the prostate at 6 months after completion of radiation
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Clinical visit and PSA measurement (about 1 teaspoon of blood) at one month and every 
three months for 2 years. 
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Urine and blood collection for research purposes (about 2 tablespoon of blood) at one month 
and every three months for 2 years.
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Finally, many participants are treated with androgen deprivation therapy (hormones) to reduce rate 
of growth of the prostate cancer. Hormone treatments (androgen deprivation therapy) can be 
effective for prolonged periods of time, but are not considered curative.
BIRTH CONTROL
Because radiation can cause damage to sperm, it is advisable to practice careful contraception. If 
you have a female partner who has the ability to get pregnant, you must agree to use a barrier 
method of birth control during the study or for at least six months after the radiation treatment (and 
at least 2 months after the last 18F-DCPyL PET/CT). Your partner must also agree to use another 
method of birth control while you are on the study.
If you think that your partner is pregnant, you should tell your study doctor or nurse at once. 
Pregnant partners may be offered the opportunity to participate in a pregnancy registry protocol to 
provide data about the outcome of the pregnancy.
Effective forms of birth control include:
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Abstinence
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Intrauterine device (IUD)
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Hormonal [birth control pills, injections, or implants]
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Tubal ligation
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Vasectomy
GENOMIC PROJECT RESULTS
We plan to perform genome and exome sequencing on your tissue samples and link this to your 
medical history. Your blood and tissue samples contain genes, which are made up of DNA 
(deoxyribonucleic acid) which serves as the "instruction book" for the cells that make up our 
bodies. Sequencing will determine the exact order of the base pairs (chemical letters) in the tumor 
being studied. Your sample(s), will help us study how genes influence the course of prostate 
cancer. 
The analyses that we perform in our laboratory are for research purposes only; they are not nearly 
as sensitive as the tests that are performed in a laboratory that is certified to perform genetic testing. 
Changes that we observe unrelated to our research may or may not be valid. Therefore, we do not 
plan to inform you of the results of testing on your specimens that is performed in our research 
lab. There may be exceptions to what we share with you and this is described later in this consent 
form in the section for “Return of research results.” 
RISKS OR DISCOMFORTS OF PARTICIPATION
What side effects or risks can I expect from being in this study? 
Risks of MRI 
People are at risk for injury from the MRI magnet if they have some kinds of metal in their body. 
It may be unsafe for you to have an MRI scan if you have pacemakers or other implanted electrical 
devices, brain stimulators, some types of dental implants, aneurysm clips (metal clips on the wall 
of a large artery), metal prostheses (including metal pins and rods, heart valves, and cochlear 


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implants), permanent eyeliner, tattoos, an implanted delivery pump, or shrapnel fragments. 
Welders and metal workers may have small metal fragments in the eye. You will be screened for 
these conditions before having any MRI scan. If you have a question about metal in your body, 
you should inform the staff. You will be asked to complete an MRI screening form before each 
MRI scan you have. 
In addition, all magnetic objects (like watches, coins, jewelry, and credit cards) must be removed 
before entering the MRI scan room.
People with fear of confined spaces may become anxious during an MRI. Those with back 
problems may have back pain or discomfort from lying in the scanner. The noise from the scanner 
is loud enough to damage hearing, especially in people who already have hearing loss. Everyone 
having a research MRI scan will be fitted with hearing protection. If the hearing protection comes 
loose during the scan, you should let us know right away.
There are no known long-term risks of MRI scans.
Risks of MRI Contrast (gadolinium)
The risks of an IV catheter include bleeding, infection, or inflammation of the skin and vein with 
pain and swelling. 
Mild symptoms from gadolinium infusion occur in fewer than 1% of those who receive it and 
usually go away quickly. Mild symptoms may include coldness in the arm during the injection, a 
metallic taste, headache, and nausea. In an extremely small number, fewer than one in 300,000 
people, more severe symptoms have been reported including shortness of breath, wheezing, hives, 
and lowering of blood pressure. You should not receive gadolinium if you previously had an 
allergic reaction to it. You will be asked about such allergic reactions before gadolinium is given. 
People with kidney disease are at risk for a serious reaction to gadolinium contrast called 
“nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)”. This condition always involves the skin and can also 
involve the muscles, joints and internal organs. NSF has resulted in a very small number of deaths. 
A blood test of your kidney function may be done within the month before an MRI scan with 
gadolinium contrast. You will not receive gadolinium for a research MRI scan if your kidney 
function is below the safe level. 
Most of the gadolinium contrast leaves the body in the urine. However, the FDA has issued a safety 
alert that indicates small amounts of gadolinium may remain in the body for months to years. The 
long-term effects of the retained gadolinium are unknown. Some types of gadolinium contrast 
drugs are less likely to remain in the body than others. In this study, we will use the gadolinium 
contrast drugs that are less likely to remain in the body. We will also give you additional 
information called a “Medication Guide.” Upon request, we will give you individual information 
about retained gadolinium we see on your studies.
Risks Associated with the 18F-DCFPyL PET Scans
The risks associated with the insertion of the IV include pain at the needle site, bruising, possible 
dizziness and lowered blood pressure if you stand up quickly, and possible inflammation of the 
vein or infection at the needle site. Care will be taken to avoid these complications. 
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Discomfort from lying on a hard surface for about 90 minutes during the PET scans.
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Infection in the blood 
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Leaking of the dose of 18F-DCFPyL into the skin and tissue around the IV possibly causing 
inflammation at the injection site
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Allergic reaction
Even though we do not anticipate adverse side effects, you should tell the doctors or nurses 
supervising the scan of any discomfort you may have.
Risks from Radiation 
Overall Radiation Risk
During your participation in this research study, your tumor will be exposed to 40 or 42.5 Gy of 
radiation aimed at the tumor in 5 treatment sessions if you are in arm 1. If you are in arm 2, your 
prostate will be treated with 30 Gy of radiation in 5 treatment sessions, and at the same time the 
tumor will receive 40, 42.5 or 45 Gy of radiation (delivered during the same 5 treatments). You 
will also receive a much smaller amount of radiation from 18F-DCFPyL PET/CT scans used to 
plan your treatment and measure your progress. The amount of radiation from these scans adds 
minimal additional risk to the higher radiation doses received in the course of treatment. This 
radiation has been reviewed by the NIH Radiation Safety Committee and deemed appropriate for 
this study.
Risks of Radiation Treatments
Radiation can cause both short and long terms side effects. Most of the short-term side effects of 
radiation resolve within a month or two after treatment. The long-term side effects may go away 
over time, may improve with treatment, or may be permanent. It is impossible to predict what side 
effects each participant may experience, but there are some side effects that may be possible based 
on the part of the body receiving treatment. During or shortly after the radiation treatment, you 
may have burning with urination, urgent urination, or more frequent urination (even at night). You 
may also notice hemorrhoidal irritation, more urgent or frequent bowel movements, or loose bowel 
movements. Some participants also have fatigue during or shortly after the treatment.
Most often, these short- term side effects improve over the first few months after treatment. Months 
to years after this treatment, there may be a chance of changes in urine or bowel function that could 
require medications for treatment, such as more frequent or urgent urination, difficulty urinating, 
and burning with urination. It is also possible to have irritation of the rectum, known as proctitis, 
that may cause more urgent or frequent bowel movements, or bleeding from the rectum. Other side 
effects could include a decline in erectile function. Uncommonly, more severe urine or bowel side 
effects could require a procedure or surgery to correct. Rarely, these treatments could cause severe 
damage to the bowel, bladder, or urethra that may require a surgery, hospitalization, or a temporary 
or permanent bag to drain bowel or urine. Other very rare side effects would be an increased risk 
of fracture in the bones of the pelvis or hip and a risk of a cancer caused by radiation in the area 
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Risks from CT contrast
Itching, hives or headaches are possible risks associated with contrast agents that may be used 
during CT imaging. Symptoms of a more serious allergic reaction include shortness of breath and 
swelling of the throat or other parts of the body. Very rarely, the contrast agents used in CT can 
cause kidney problems for certain participants, such as those with impaired kidney function.
Risks Associated with the Tumor Biopsy
This procedure usually causes only brief discomfort at the site from which the biopsy is taken. 
Rarely, infection or bleeding may occur at the needle site. Biopsies are normally performed under 
the guidance of an imaging technique. Each procedure requires a separate consent prior to the 
biopsy. The risks may include: 
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Pain and discomfort. The amount of pain and discomfort will vary, depending on the 
location of the biopsy site. These risks can be discussed with the study doctor. 
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Minor bleeding at the biopsy site. 
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Tenderness at the biopsy site. 
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Scarring at the biopsy site. 
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Rarely, an infection at the biopsy site. 
Uncommonly, complications from biopsies can be life threatening. As with any interventional 
procedure, other potentially serious complications from bleeding or organ damage may occur. 
These might require additional surgical intervention.
Risks Associated with Conscious Sedation
The common side effects of conscious sedation include drowsiness, delayed reflexes, hypotension, 
headache, and nausea. These are generally mild and last no more than a few hours. 
Risks Associated with Blood Collection 
Blood draws may cause pain, redness, bruising or infection at the site of the needle stick. Rarely 
some people faint. The study team member may apply numbing cream to the area so that the needle 
stick will not hurt as much. It is expected that up to 4 and a half tablespoon of blood will be 
collected before you begin the study and up to 2 and a half tablespoon may be collected at each 
subsequent visit.
Risks Associated with Urine Collection
There are no known risks associated with urine collection.
Risks Associated with Questionnaires
The questions asked on the questionnaires may make you feel uncomfortable. You are not required 
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POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION
Are there benefits to taking part in this study?
The goal of this study is to see if using a very focused form of radiation, known as SBRT, can be 
effective at treating prostate cancer that has come back after radiation. Some small studies have 
found that 50% to 85% of patients treated with re-irradiation can have their PSA controlled long-
term with this approach, which means they do not require additional treatment for their prostate 
cancer and may avoid chemotherapy or hormonal (androgen deprivation) therapy. We do not know 
if you will receive personal, medical benefit from taking part in this study. Because there is not 
much information about using this highly focused form of radiation for recurrent prostate cancer, 
we do not know if you will benefit from taking part in this study, although the knowledge gained 
from this study may help others in the future who have cancer. 
ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES OR TREATMENTS
What other choices do I have if I do not take part in this study?
Instead of being in this study, you have these options:
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Alternatives can include no treatment, which most likely will result in increasing PSA 
values over time and growth of tumor. Eventually, there may be symptoms in the bowel or 
bladder relating to growth of the tumor. There may also be symptoms from spread of the 
prostate cancer to the bones or other organs. 
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You may decide to have immediate or delayed treatment with systemic therapy, such as 
hormone treatment (androgen deprivation therapy), a treatment that lowers your body’s 
production of testosterone, or chemotherapy. 
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You may be a candidate for a prostatectomy after radiation. A urologist who routinely 
performs prostatectomy after radiation treatment can tell you if that is a reasonable option 
for you. 
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You may also be treated with cryotherapy, a procedure in which part of the prostate is 
frozen to try to kill the tumor. 
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You may be a candidate for brachytherapy of the prostate, another type of radiation.
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Each of these treatments may have different side effects depending on where the tumor has 
come back inside the prostate. 
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You are not required to participate in this study and can pursue these other treatments if 
you would like. 
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 In addition to these treatments, there are a number of clinical trials testing alternative 
treatments in participants who have a tumor recurrence after radiation. 
Please talk to your doctor about these and other options. 
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New information about the study
If we find out any new information that may affect your choice to participate in this study, we 
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learned while doing this study here at the NIH or information we have learned from other 
scientists doing similar research in other places.
Return of research results
In this study, we will use a test that looks at all or most of your genes or DNA. This test may find 
gene changes that are not related to what is being studied in this research. These are called 
“secondary findings”. Most of the time when we look for these, we do not find anything. If we 
were to look for them in 100 people, we would expect them in only about 2 to 4 of those people.
If we discover a secondary finding that might be important to you or your family’s health, we plan 
to tell you about this. However, before we can tell you, we may need to do the test again in another 
laboratory to be sure that the result is correct. To do so, we may need to ask you to submit another 
sample for testing. Once these results are available, we will invite you to schedule a visit, in person 
(at our expense) or remote so that you we can give you more information about this result and to 
help you seek follow-up care outside of the NIH if it is needed. If you are unable to see us, we will 
provide a referral to a local genetic healthcare provider. The NIH will not generally provide any 
further follow-up testing or care for this condition for you or your family.
We will not be testing the samples we have collected from you for several years. Because of this, 
just because you have not heard from us, you should not assume that you do not have any gene 
changes that might be important for your health.
We also do not know all the gene changes that cause can cause health problems. We could learn 
later that some gene changes that now we do not think cause health problems are of concern. We 
will look for gene changes only once and will look for those that are known to cause problems at 
the time we are looking. We do not plan to look again at a later time for new secondary findings.
It is up to you if you want us to tell you about any secondary findings. At any point you can tell us 
that you do not want to us to contact you or tell you about any secondary findings.
We can only provide these results to you. If you want us to tell anyone else, then you must provide 
us with a signed written release of medical information request.
It is very important for you to keep us updated on how to contact you. If we do not have up to date 
information, we will not be able to get in touch with you to collect an additional sample or tell you 
about a secondary finding. If your contact information changes, providing us with the new 
information is your responsibility. To tell us of your new contact information, by reaching out to 
your study doctor/principal investigator.
If you have questions or concerns about learning this kind of genetic information, please speak 
with someone from the study team.
Risks of returning secondary genetic findings
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The evaluation for unexpected gene changes is limited and may not be as complete as 
clinical genetic testing that might be available to you outside of the research study.
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If an unexpected gene change result is confirmed, then that test result will go into your NIH 
medical record. These documents are confidential, but other NIH investigators can see 
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Learning about the changes in your genes could mean something about your family 
members and might cause you or your family distress. Before joining the study, it may be 
helpful to talk with your family members about whether they want you to share your results 
with them.
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If a gene change is found, it may reveal whether a particular parent passed on the change 
to a biological child.
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You may receive a result for an unexpected gene change that turns out not to cause that 
health condition. This may cause you unnecessary distress or lead to unnecessary medical 
testing risks and costs.
Benefits of returning secondary genetic findings
An unexpected gene change result may be useful because you may be able to do something about 
it to protect your health or to help you plan for your future.
Protections against misuse of genetic information 
This study involves genetic testing on samples. Some genetic information can help predict future 
health problems of you and your family and this information might be of interest to your employers 
or insurers. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is a federal law that prohibits 
plans and health insurers from requesting genetic information or using genetic information. It also 
prohibits employment discrimination based on your health information. However, GINA does not 
address discrimination by companies that sell life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care 
insurance. GINA also does not protect you against discrimination based on an already-diagnosed 
condition or disease that has a genetic component.
STOPPING THERAPY 
Your doctor may decide to stop your therapy for the following reasons:
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if he/she believes that it is in your best interest
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if your disease comes back during treatment
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if you have side effects from the treatment that your doctor thinks are too severe
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if new information shows that another treatment would be better for you
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if you lose your ability to provide informed consent
In this case, you will be informed of the reason therapy is being stopped.
You can stop taking part in the study at any time. However, if you decide to stop taking part in the 
study, we would like you to talk to the study doctor and your regular doctor first.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI)
The NIH reviews NIH staff researchers at least yearly for conflicts of interest. This process is 
detailed in a COI Guide. You may ask your research team for a copy of the COI Guide or for more 
information. Members of the research team who do not work for NIH are expected to follow these 
guidelines or the guidelines of their home institution, but they do not need to report their personal 
finances to the NIH.


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No NIH investigator involved in this study receives payments or other benefits from any company 
whose drug, product or device is being tested.
 USE OF SPECIMENS AND DATA FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
To advance science, it is helpful for researchers to share information they get from studying human 
samples. They do this by putting it into one or more scientific databases, where it is stored along 
with information from other studies. A researcher who wants to study the information must apply 
to the database and be approved. Researchers use specimens and data stored in scientific databases 
to advance science and learn about health and disease. 
We plan to keep some of your specimens and data that we collect and use them for future research 
and share them with other researchers. We will not contact you to ask about each of these future 
uses. These specimens and data will be stripped of identifiers such as name, address or account 
number, so that they may be used for future research on any topic and shared broadly for research 
purposes. Your specimens and data will be used for research purposes only and will not benefit 
you. It is also possible that the stored specimens and data may never be used. Results of research 
done on your specimens and data will not be available to you or your doctor. It might help people 
who have cancer and other diseases in the future. 
If you do not want your stored specimens and data used for future research, please contact us in 
writing and let us know that you do not want us to use your specimens and/or data. Then any 
specimens that have not already been used or shared will be destroyed and your data will not be 
used for future research. However, it may not be possible to withdraw or delete materials or data 
once they have been shared with other researchers.
Genomic Data Sharing
As part of this research study, we will put your genomic data in a large database for broad sharing 
with the research community. These databases are commonly called data repositories. The 
information in this database will include but is not limited to genetic information, race and 
ethnicity, and sex. If your individual data are placed in one of these repositories, they will be 
labeled with a code and not with your name or other information that could be used to easily 
identify you, and only qualified researchers will be able to access them. These researchers must 
receive prior approval from individuals or committees with authority to determine whether these 
researchers can access the data.
Summary information about all of the participants included in this study (including you) is being 
placed in a database and will be available through open access. That means that researchers and 
non-researchers will be able to access summary information about all the participants included in 
the study, or summary information combined from multiple studies, without applying for 
permission. The risk of anyone identifying you with this information is very low.
NIH policies require that genomic data be placed in a repository for sharing. Therefore, we cannot 
offer you a choice of whether your data will be shared. If you do not wish to have your data placed 
in a repository, you should not enroll in this study.


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COMPENSATION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND PAYMENT
Will you receive compensation for participation in the study?
Some NIH Clinical Center studies offer compensation for participation in research. The amount 
of compensation, if any, is guided by NIH policies and guidelines.
You will not receive compensation for participation in this study. 
Will you receive reimbursement or direct payment by NIH as part of your participation?
Some NIH Clinical Center studies offer reimbursement or payment for travel, lodging or meals 
while participating in the research. The amount, if any, is guided by NIH policies and guidelines.
On this study, the NCI will cover the cost for some of your expenses. Some of these costs may be 
paid directly by the NIH and some may be reimbursed after you have paid. Someone will work 
with you to provide more information.
Will taking part in this research study cost you anything? 
NIH does not bill health insurance companies or participants for any research or related clinical 
care that you receive at the NIH Clinical Center. 
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If some tests and procedures are performed outside the NIH Clinical Center, 
you may have to pay for these costs if they are not covered by your insurance 
company.
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Medicines that are not part of the study treatment will not be provided or paid 
for by the NIH Clinical Center.
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Once you have completed taking part in the study, medical care will no longer be 
provided by the NIH Clinical Center.
CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION AND RESULTS REPORTING 
A description of this clinical trial will be available on http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov, as required 
by U.S. Law. This Web site will not include information that can identify you. At most, the Web 
site will include a summary of the results. You can search this Web site at any time.
CONFIDENTIALITY PROTECTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS STUDY 
Will your medical information be kept private? 
We will do our best to make sure that the personal information in your medical record will be kept 
private. However, we cannot guarantee total privacy. Organizations that may look at and/or copy 
your medical records for research, quality assurance, and data analysis include:
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The NIH and other government agencies, like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 
which are involved in keeping research safe for people.
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National Institutes of Health Intramural Institutional Review Board
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The study Sponsor NIH Clinical Center or their agent(s) 
The researchers conducting this study and the NIH follow applicable laws and policies to keep 
your identifying information private to the extent possible. However, there is always a chance that, 


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despite our best efforts, your identity and/or information about your participation in this research 
may be inadvertently released or improperly accessed by unauthorized persons.
In most cases, the NIH will not release any identifiable information collected about you without 
your written permission. However, your information may be shared as described in the section of 
this document on sharing of specimens and data, and as further outlined in the following sections. 
Further, the information collected for this study is protected by NIH under a Certificate of 
Confidentiality and the Privacy Act. 
Certificate of Confidentiality
To help us protect your privacy, the NIH Intramural Program has received a Certificate of 
Confidentiality (Certificate). With this certificate, researchers may not release or use data or 
information about you except in certain circumstances. 
NIH researchers must not share information that may identify you in any federal, state, or local 
civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or other proceedings, for example, if requested by a 
court. 
The Certificate does not protect your information when it: 
1. is disclosed to people connected with the research, for example, information may be used 
for auditing or program evaluation internally by the NIH; or 
2. is required to be disclosed by Federal, State, or local laws, for example, when information 
must be disclosed to meet the legal requirements of the federal Food and Drug 
Administration (FDA); 
3. is for other research;
4. is disclosed with your consent. 
The Certificate does not prevent you from voluntarily releasing information about yourself or your 
involvement in this research. 
The Certificate will not be used to prevent disclosure to state or local authorities of harm to self or 
others including, for example, child abuse and neglect, and by signing below you consent to those 
disclosures. Other permissions for release may be made by signing NIH forms, such as the Notice 
and Acknowledgement of Information Practices consent.
Privacy Act
The Federal Privacy Act generally protects the confidentiality of your NIH medical records we 
collect under the authority of the Public Health Service Act. In some cases, the Privacy Act 
protections differ from the Certificate of Confidentiality. For example, sometimes the Privacy Act 
allows release of information from your medical record without your permission, for example, if 
it is requested by Congress. Information may also be released for certain research purposes with 
due consideration and protection, to those engaged by the agency for research purposes, to certain 
federal and state agencies, for HIV partner notification, for infectious disease or abuse or neglect 
reporting, to tumor registries, for quality assessment and medical audits, or when the NIH is 
involved in a lawsuit. However, NIH will only release information from your medical record if it 
is permitted by both the Certificate of Confidentiality and the Privacy Act.


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POLICY REGARDING RESEARCH-RELATED INJURIES 
The NIH Clinical Center will provide short-term medical care for any injury resulting from your 
participation in research here. In general, no long-term medical care or financial compensation for 
research-related injuries will be provided by the NIH, the NIH Clinical Center, or the Federal 
Government. However, you have the right to pursue legal remedy if you believe that your injury 
justifies such action.
PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS
If you have any problems or questions about this study, or about your rights as a research 
participant, or about any research-related injury, contact the Principal Investigator, Deborah Citrin, 
Citrind@mail.nih.gov, 301-496-5457. You may also call the NIH Clinical Center Patient 
Representative at 301-496-2626, or the NIH Office of IRB Operations at 301-402-3713, if you 
have a research-related complaint or concern.
CONSENT DOCUMENT 
Please keep a copy of this document in case you want to read it again.


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Adult Research Participant: I have read the explanation about this study and have been given the opportunity 
to discuss it and to ask questions. I consent to participate in this study.
Signature of Research Participant
Print Name of Research Participant
Date
Investigator:
Signature of Investigator
Print Name of Investigator
Date
Witness should sign below if either:
1. A short form consent process has been used to enroll a non-English speaking subject or
2. An oral presentation of the full consent has been used to enroll a blind or illiterate subject
Signature of Witness
Print Name of Witness
Date
NIH ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION TO BE COMPLETED REGARDING THE USE OF AN 
INTERPRETER:
An interpreter, or other individual, who speaks English and the participant’s preferred language facilitated
the administration of informed consent and served as a witness. The investigator obtaining consent may not 
also serve as the witness.
An interpreter, or other individual, who speaks English and the participant’s preferred language facilitated
the administration of informed consent but did not serve as a witness. The name or ID code of the person 
providing interpretive support is:
.