Sclerotherapy of Internal Spermatic Veins in Patients With Varicocele and Localized Prostate Cancer
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer
- Interventions
- Procedure: venographic occlusion of spermatic veins
- Registration Number
- NCT00637208
- Lead Sponsor
- Maaynei Hayesha Medical Center
- Brief Summary
Patients with varicocele in whon early prostate cancer will be found will undergo venographic embolization of both spermatic veins. The study hypothesis is that this procedure will induce a gradual regression of the prostate volume that may decrease prostate cancer cells. Close follow-up will ensure that necessary therapy will be provided if needed according to clinical criteria. Results in terms of prostate size PSA level and tumor size will be recorded.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 10
Inclusion Criteria
- Males age 45-75
- Prostate cancer
- Presence of varicocele
- No contraindication for venography
Exclusion Criteria
- Diseases or medications which prevent interventional vascular procedures
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 venographic occlusion of spermatic veins -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Safety performance of the procedure. The change in tumor size and prostate cancer cells as evaluated by trans-rectal ultrasound and prostate biopsy one year
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The change in size of the prostate as evaluated by ultrasound Change in PSA value. Reduction of above 20% in nocturia one year
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Maaynei Hayesha Medical Center
🇮🇱Bnei Brak, Israel