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NCT04808427 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Pilot Study to Investigate Magnetic Resonance (MR) Image Guided Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer

A NA study of Prostate Cancer, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
21
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT04808427 is a NA study of Prostate Cancer that is actively recruiting participants, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, below the 608-participant average among 735 other Prostate Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT04808427, a NA study of Prostate Cancer, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
21 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Background: The ability to treat early prostate cancer is still limited. Thermal ablation methods are being tested for focal prostate cancer therapy. Researchers want to improve on these methods. Objective: To understand if Transurethral UltraSound Ablation (TULSA) in combination with MRI guidance is useful to treat localized prostate cancer. Eligibility: English-speaking adults ages 18 and older with localized prostate cancer that can be seen on MRI and can be treated by thermal ablation. Design: Participants will be screened with the following: * Medical history * Physical exam * Digital rectal exam * Blood and urine tests * Electrocardiogram * Tumor biopsy * Questionnaire to assess urinary tract symptoms * MRI of the pelvis. The MRI scanner is a long, narrow tube. Participants will lie on a bed that moves in and out of the scanner. Participants may also be screened with the following: * Echocardiogram * Chest x-ray * Bone scan * Urodynamic studies to see how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra hold and release urine * MRI of the brain * Transrectal ultrasound * Computer tomography (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. A CT scan is a series of x-ray images taken of parts of the body. Some screening tests will be repeated during the study. Participants will have the TULSA procedure. They will have an MRI for guidance. A small ultrasound applicator will be placed into their urethra. It uses heat to destroy the cancer areas in the prostate. It is controlled by a robotic arm. A cooling catheter will be placed into their rectum. Participants will use a urethral catheter for 1-7 days. Participants will have follow-up visits at 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DEVICE TULSA-PRO

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 21 participants
Start Date 2023-11-20
Est. Completion 2027-09-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

3,257 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04808427

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04808427 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 21 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 608-participant average among 735 other Prostate Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Prostate Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which TULSA-PRO is the first listed.

NCT04808427 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT04808427 about?

NCT04808427 is a clinical study titled "Pilot Study to Investigate Magnetic Resonance (MR) Image Guided Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer". Background: The ability to treat early prostate cancer is still limited. Thermal ablation methods are being tested for focal prostate cancer therapy. Researchers want to improve on these methods. Objective: To understand if Transurethral UltraSound Ablation (TULSA) in combination with MRI guidanc...

What is the current status of trial NCT04808427?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 21 participants. The study started on 2023-11-20. Estimated completion is 2027-09-01.

What conditions does trial NCT04808427 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Prostate Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04808427?

The interventions under investigation include: TULSA-PRO (DEVICE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04808427?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT04808427 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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