NCT02381990 · Urological Research Network, LLC
MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Guided Prostate Cryotherapy
(FIPC)
What this study is about
Registration of Prostate Cancer patients undergoing Prostate Cryotherapy guided by Mutiparametric-MRI (MP-MRI) highlighting biopsy confirmed regions. The primary outcome measure is 5 year oncological control. Secondary aim is lack of progression beyond the prostate gland.
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Registration of Prostate Cancer patients undergoing Prostate Cryotherapy guided by Mutiparametric-MRI (MP-MRI) highlighting biopsy confirmed regions. The primary outcome measure is 5 year oncological control. Secondary aim is lack of progression beyond the prostate gland. The aim of intervention is to eradicate prostate cancer disease in the treated area while imposing no or minimal deleterious effects in quality of life.
Interventions
PROCEDURE
FUSE IMAGE MRI GUIDED PROSTATE CRYOTHERAPY
Biopsy proven Prostate Cancer is delimited and defined by MP-MRI. The MRI study is fused with transrectal ultrasound in realtime. The cryogenic "cryoprobes/devices" are employed to freeze and all "circuled or noted" cancer lesions. Two freeze 8 min/ thaw 10 min clycles are performed. Thermocouples are used to monitor treatment areas and safety margins
Primary outcome measures
Oncological Control
Time frame: 1 Year
Lack of prostate cancer presence in treated area after MRI/US FUSION Biopsy
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Men between 55 and 65 years of age with a clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer with Low or Intermediate risk prostate cancer, and \<50% positive core rate by prostate lobe
- Men older than 65 years of age with clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer \<50% positive core rate by prostate lobe
- Absence of extra-capsular extension
- Absence of seminal vesicle invasion
- Absence of regional or distant metastatic disease
- Multiparametric MRI of the prostate performed either before the biopsy or \>10 weeks after prostate biopsy
- Treated with Cryotherapy of the prostate
- Treatment based on co-registration between MP-MRI and Prostate Ultrasound
Exclusion criteria
- Prior treatment of prostate cancer in the form of surgery.
- Performance status greater than 0 based on ECOG criteria
- Mental status impairment
Where
- Miami Lakes, Florida
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jan 26, 2023 · Source of record for eligibility and locations