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Prostate Resection After Microwave Ablation (PRAMA)

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Prostate Carcinoma
Interventions
Procedure: Biospecimen Collection
Device: Microwave Ablation
Device: Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Other: Questionnaire Administration
Procedure: Radical Prostatectomy
Registration Number
NCT06128525
Lead Sponsor
University of Southern California
Brief Summary

This phase I trial tests the safety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/ ultrasound (US) fusion guided transperineal targeted microwave ablation (TMA) before a radical prostatectomy (RP) and how well it works in treating patients with prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and most will never become aggressive. Despite this, most men choose to undergo treatment which may include surgery. Removing the prostate gland and sometimes the lymph nodes (radical prostatectomy) is an invasive treatment for prostate cancer that can have a significant negative on quality of life. TMA is a less invasive procedure that uses high temperatures given through the skin between the scrotum and the rectum (transperineal). Using focused high energy and heating tumor cells to several degrees above normal body temperature may kill them without affecting the surrounding tissue. Using multiparametric (mp)MRI/US to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor may help in planning and preventing damage to healthy tissue. Giving MRI/US fusion guided transperineal TMA prior to radical prostatectomy may kill tumor cells, and may improve the quality of life in patients with prostate cancer.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To determine the feasibility of transperineal targeted microwave ablation of an MRI-identified index prostate cancer in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. KOELIS Trinity ability to plan and guide treatment needles and ablations in the prostate index lesion.

II. Impact of treatments on functional outcomes and quality of life. III. Predictability of Medwaves Avecure microwave ablation charts. IV. Predictability of post microwave ablation mpMRI.

OUTLINE:

Patients undergo MRI/US fusion guided transperineal targeted TMA and then undergo standard of care RP same day or at 30 days post-TMA on study. Patients undergo planning mpMRI of prostate prior to TMA. Patients also undergo blood sample collection at screening and post RP.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult men diagnosed with prostate cancer and undergoing prostatectomy as treatment of choice
  • Index lesion visible on multiparametric MRI confirmed by targeted biopsies using KOELIS Trinity (registered trademark)
  • Patient suitable for intravenous (IV) sedation or general anesthesia and TMA
  • Free, informed, and written consent, dated and signed before the enrollment and before any exam required by the trial
Exclusion Criteria
  • Past medical history of prostate surgery
  • Past medical history of radiotherapy or pelvic trauma
  • Past treatment for prostate cancer (PCa) (radiation, ablation, androgen deprivation therapy [ADT], chemotherapy)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Treatment (TMA, radical prostatectomy)Biospecimen CollectionPatients undergo MRI/US fusion guided transperineal targeted TMA and then undergo standard of care RP same day or at 30 days post-TMA on study. Patients may undergo planning mpMRI of prostate prior to TMA. Patients also undergo blood sample collection at screening and post RP.
Treatment (TMA, radical prostatectomy)Radical ProstatectomyPatients undergo MRI/US fusion guided transperineal targeted TMA and then undergo standard of care RP same day or at 30 days post-TMA on study. Patients may undergo planning mpMRI of prostate prior to TMA. Patients also undergo blood sample collection at screening and post RP.
Treatment (TMA, radical prostatectomy)Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance ImagingPatients undergo MRI/US fusion guided transperineal targeted TMA and then undergo standard of care RP same day or at 30 days post-TMA on study. Patients may undergo planning mpMRI of prostate prior to TMA. Patients also undergo blood sample collection at screening and post RP.
Treatment (TMA, radical prostatectomy)Microwave AblationPatients undergo MRI/US fusion guided transperineal targeted TMA and then undergo standard of care RP same day or at 30 days post-TMA on study. Patients may undergo planning mpMRI of prostate prior to TMA. Patients also undergo blood sample collection at screening and post RP.
Treatment (TMA, radical prostatectomy)Questionnaire AdministrationPatients undergo MRI/US fusion guided transperineal targeted TMA and then undergo standard of care RP same day or at 30 days post-TMA on study. Patients may undergo planning mpMRI of prostate prior to TMA. Patients also undergo blood sample collection at screening and post RP.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The area of the transperineal targeted microwave ablation (TMA) induced tissue death assessed by Triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) stainingAt time of radical prostatectomy (RP) immediately after TMA

The excised prostate will be sliced at 4 mm intervals. Each slice will be embedded, and a pathologist will examine the slides corresponding to each slice. The pathologist will be blinded to MR and ultrasound imaging results. TTC staining is performed to determine the dead tissue induced by the TMA.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of adverse eventsUp to 30 days after RP

All adverse events graded according to the Clavien Dindo Classification

Difference between the treatment effect dimensions measured histologically on the prostatectomy specimen resected after TMA, compared to the predictive ablation charts provided by the manufacturerDay after the TMA procedure

The comparison of the difference between the treatment effect dimensions measured histologically on the prostatectomy specimen resected after TMA and the predictive ablation charts provided by the manufacturer will be performed.

Difference between the treatment effect dimensions measured histologically on the prostatectomy specimen resected one month after TMA, compared to post TMA dimensions measured on the pre-RP mpMRIAt time of RP, 30 days after TMA

The comparison between the treatment effect dimensions measured histologically on the prostatectomy specimen resected one month after TMA, compared to post TMA dimensions measured on the pre-RP mpMRI will be performed.

Duration of TMA procedureAt completion of TMA

Measured by the probe-in/probe-out time and the ablation time.

Number of microwave ablations needed to ablate one multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI)-visible lesionAt time of TMA

Count of microwave ablations needed to ablate one mpMRI-visible lesion will be reported

The area of the transperineal targeted microwave ablation (TMA) induced tissue death assessed by hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining.At time of RP, 30 days after TMA

The excised prostate will be sliced at 4 mm intervals. Each slice will be embedded, and a pathologist will examine the slides corresponding to each slice. The pathologist will be blinded to MR and ultrasound imaging results. H\&E staining is performed to determine the dead tissue induced by the TMA.

Change in urinary functions assessed by International Prostate Symptoms Score and uroflowmetryAt baseline and each follow up visit, up to 30 days after RP

Urinary functions will be measured using International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) and uroflowmetry. The IPSS can be 0-35 (higher score means worse urinary function). Uroflowmetry evaluates the maximum flow rate, average flow rate, flow time, voided volume, and the waveform of the flow rate.

Change in quality of life assessed by Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite-26 Short FormAt baseline and each follow up visit, up to 30 days after RP

Quality of life (QOL) will be measured using Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite (EPIC)-26 Short Form score. EPIC-26 includes 13 questionnaires assessing several aspects of QOL. The interpretation of whether a higher numerical value in response to a questionnaire indicates a favorable outcome.

Difference between the ablation location in the prostate as seen in the KOELIS 3-dimensional map and the ablation location observed histologically on the prostatectomy specimenUp to 1 month

The difference between the ablation location as seen in the KOELIS 3D reconstruction of the prostate ("3D Map") will be compared to the ablation location observed histologically on the prostatectomy specimen.

Change in erectile functions assessed by International Index of Erectile Function-5 scoreAt baseline and each follow up visit, up to 30 days after RP

Erectile functions will be measured using International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 score. IIEF-5 score can be 5-25 (higher score means better erectile function).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Los Angeles, California, United States

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