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Micro-Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer Detection

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Waitlist Available
Led By Leonard S Marks
Research Sponsored by Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Scheduled to receive standard-of-care radical prostatectomy
Biopsy-proven prostate cancer, Gleason grade >= 3+3
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing whether micro-ultrasound can more accurately detect and characterize prostate cancer tumors than the current standard, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. If micro-ultrasound is shown to be more accurate, it may reduce the need for radical prostatectomy, which is an invasive and expensive procedure.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men with biopsy-proven prostate cancer, a Gleason grade of at least 3+3, and who have had an mpMRI within the last year. Their prostate must be no larger than 6 cm across. They should be scheduled for a radical prostatectomy but haven't had prior radiation or focal treatments for cancer and can undergo transrectal ultrasound.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if micro-ultrasound can better detect and outline prostate cancer tumors compared to standard imaging methods in patients set to have their prostates completely removed. The goal is to see if this method could lead to more targeted therapy and potentially reduce surgeries.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not detailed here as the focus is on diagnostic accuracy rather than treatment; however, typical risks associated with ultrasounds like discomfort may occur.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am scheduled for a surgery to remove my prostate.
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My prostate cancer is confirmed by biopsy and is aggressive.
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My prostate size is 6 cm or smaller.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 3 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Identification of prostate cancer foci
Secondary outcome measures
Contours of prostate cancer foci
Other outcome measures
Ex vivo and in vivo micro-US images
Suspicion of extracapsular extension (ECE)

Side effects data

From 2021 Phase 2 trial • 86 Patients • NCT03279250
74%
Hot flashes
71%
Fatigue
44%
Anemia
38%
Hyperglycemia
26%
AST increase
26%
Hypertension
26%
Lipase increase
24%
ALT increase
24%
Dry skin
21%
Rash
18%
ACTH increase
18%
Cholesterol high
15%
Amylase increase
15%
Dizziness
12%
Memory impairment
12%
White blood cell decrease
12%
Constipation
12%
Lymphocyte count decrease
9%
Myalgia
9%
Paresthesia
9%
Weight loss
9%
Arthralgia
9%
Hypothyrodism
9%
LDH increase
6%
Personality change
6%
Erectile dysfunction
6%
Headache
6%
Dysgeusia
6%
Dyspnea
6%
HbA1c increased
6%
Hypertriglyceridemia
6%
Insomnia
6%
Irritability
3%
Anxiety
3%
Atrial fibrillation
3%
Bruising
3%
Anorexia
3%
Hypercalcemia
3%
Dehydration
3%
TSH increased
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Arm B (LHRHa, Apalutamide, Abiraterone Acetate)
Arm A (LHRHa, Apalutamide)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Diagnostic (TRUS)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients may undergo TRUS prior to standard-of-care radical prostatectomy. Following radical prostatectomy, removed glands are scanned and micro-US, standard of care mpMRI, and whole mount images are analyzed and compared.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Radical Prostatectomy
2005
Completed Phase 2
~4550
Transrectal Ultrasound
2012
Completed Early Phase 1
~10

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
359 Previous Clinical Trials
25,964 Total Patients Enrolled
38 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
3,914 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Exact ImagingIndustry Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
3,055 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
3,055 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Phase One FoundationOTHER
3 Previous Clinical Trials
97 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Radical Prostatectomy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04299620 — N/A
Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: Diagnostic (TRUS)
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Radical Prostatectomy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04299620 — N/A
Radical Prostatectomy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04299620 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the enrollment phase of this trial still open?

"The information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this particular research trial is not presently recruiting participants, even though it was submitted to the site back in October 2020 and last amended just over a year ago. Despite its inactive status, there are 1,322 other trials with open calls for patients at present."

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~19 spots leftby Apr 2025