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Clinical Trials/NCT06024772
NCT06024772
Not Yet Recruiting
Phase 3

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis by Multiparametric Ultrasound (Clinical)

Thomas Jefferson University2 sites in 2 countries300 target enrollmentMarch 15, 2026

Overview

Phase
Phase 3
Intervention
ultiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Conditions
Prostate Carcinoma
Sponsor
Thomas Jefferson University
Enrollment
300
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Prostate cancer (PCa) detection rate of 3-dimensional (3D) multiparametric ultrasound (mp-US) combined with systematic biopsy
Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Last Updated
4 months ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This phase III trial compares the use of contrast-enhanced multiparametric ultrasound (mp-US) to multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) for the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (PCa). A mp-US is a procedure in which a probe that sends out high-energy sound waves is inserted into the rectum. The sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissue called a sonogram. Perflutren lipid michrosphere (Definity) is a contrast agent that uses microbubbles to enhance ultrasound images of the prostate. Doctors hope to learn if the Definity-enhanced mp-US imaging technique can accurately direct targeted biopsy for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer when compared to standard of care mp-MRI.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To demonstrate non-inferiority between the detection rate of clinically significant PCa with 3-dimensional (3D) mp-US + systematic biopsy compared to the detection rate of mp-MRI + systematic biopsy. II. To compare the positive yield of targeted biopsy cores based on mp-US + systematic biopsy with targeted biopsy based on mp-MRI + systematic biopsy, for detection of clinically significant PCa. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To demonstrate non-inferiority of a biopsy approach utilizing targeted biopsy cores based on mp-US compared with targeted biopsy based on mp-MRI, for detection of clinically significant PCa. II. To construct an optimal logistic regression model to predict the presence of clinically significant PCa based on the mp-US elements as well as the prostate specific antigen (PSA), PSA velocity and any other biological variables (e.g., age). OUTLINE: Patients undergo mp-MRI, receive Definity intravenously (IV), and undergo transrectal mp-US and prostate biopsies on study.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
March 15, 2026
End Date
February 1, 2027
Last Updated
4 months ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
Male

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Flemming Forsberg

Professor - Radiology

Thomas Jefferson University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subject must be scheduled for a prostate biopsy, based on an elevated PSA (\> 3.0ng/ml) per most recent National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines, elevated PSA velocity (\> 0.75ng/ml/year), or abnormal digital rectal examination
  • Subject must be able and willing to give written informed consent for a contrast enhanced ultrasound study of the prostate including the additional study biopsies
  • Subject must be a male at least 18 years of age when informed consent is obtained

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participant in a clinical trial involving an investigational drug within the past 30 days
  • Patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to perflutren, polyethylene glycol (PEG), or any other component of Definity
  • Previous treatment for prostate cancer, including hormone therapy
  • Clinically unstable, severely ill, or moribund as per treating physician

Arms & Interventions

Diagnostic (mp-MRI, Definity, mp-US, prostate biopsies)

Patients undergo mp-MRI, receive Definity IV, and undergo transrectal mp-US and prostate biopsies on study.

Intervention: ultiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Diagnostic (mp-MRI, Definity, mp-US, prostate biopsies)

Patients undergo mp-MRI, receive Definity IV, and undergo transrectal mp-US and prostate biopsies on study.

Intervention: Perflutren lipid microsphere

Diagnostic (mp-MRI, Definity, mp-US, prostate biopsies)

Patients undergo mp-MRI, receive Definity IV, and undergo transrectal mp-US and prostate biopsies on study.

Intervention: Transrectal Ultrasound

Diagnostic (mp-MRI, Definity, mp-US, prostate biopsies)

Patients undergo mp-MRI, receive Definity IV, and undergo transrectal mp-US and prostate biopsies on study.

Intervention: Biopsy of Prostate

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Prostate cancer (PCa) detection rate of 3-dimensional (3D) multiparametric ultrasound (mp-US) combined with systematic biopsy

Time Frame: Up to 2 years

Will compare PCa detection rate of 3D mp-US combined with systematic biopsy to detection rate of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mp-MRI) combined with systematic biopsy. Will evaluate paired biopsy data for non-inferiority and superiority endpoints, comparing the detection rate of clinically significant PCa with mp-US + systematic biopsy to the detection rate of mp-MRI + systematic biopsy. This analysis will be repeated using both definitions of clinically significant PCa. Categorical data will be summarized as counts and percentages (or proportions) and continuous data will be summarized with descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation (SD), median, and range.

Secondary Outcomes

  • PCa detection rate of 3D mp-US(Up to 2 years)
  • Accuracy of PCa detection by biopsy using the optimal logistical model based around mp-US compared to the optimal logistical model based around mp-MRI(Up to 2 years)

Study Sites (2)

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