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NCT02744534 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Targeted Fusion Biopsy of the Prostate

A Phase 2 study of Prostatic Neoplasms, sponsored by Emory University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
21
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT02744534 is a Phase 2 study of Prostatic Neoplasms that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 514-participant average among 65 other Prostatic Neoplasms trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT02744534, a Phase 2 study of Prostatic Neoplasms, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
21 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy together (creating a 3-dimensional ultrasound) will detect prostate cancer more accurately than the standard 2-dimensional approach which uses only the TRUS to guide the biopsy.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG FACBC PET-CT Scan
  • PROCEDURE Three-dimensional ultrasound-guided biopsy
  • PROCEDURE Standard transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy

Study Locations (2)

Georgia

  • Emory University Hospital - Atlanta
  • Emory University Winship Cancer Institute - Atlanta

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21 participants
Start Date 2015-11
Est. Completion 2018-03-31
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Emory University

1,208 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02744534

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02744534 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 514-participant average among 65 other Prostatic Neoplasms trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Prostatic Neoplasms appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which FACBC PET-CT Scan is the first listed.

NCT02744534 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02744534 about?

NCT02744534 is a clinical study titled "Targeted Fusion Biopsy of the Prostate". The purpose of this study is to see if using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy together (creating a 3-dimensional ultrasound) will detect prostate cancer more accurately than the standard 2-dimensional approach which uses only the TRUS to guide t...

What is the current status of trial NCT02744534?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2015-11. Estimated completion is 2018-03-31.

What conditions does trial NCT02744534 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Prostatic Neoplasms.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02744534?

The interventions under investigation include: FACBC PET-CT Scan (DRUG), Three-dimensional ultrasound-guided biopsy (PROCEDURE), Standard transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided biopsy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02744534?

This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02744534 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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