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Laser Based Focal Ablation of Low Grade Prostate Cancer

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Low Grade Prostate Cancer
Registration Number
NCT01192438
Lead Sponsor
University of Chicago
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of MRI-guided laser-induced thermal therapy of biopsy confirmed low-risk prostate cancer.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
9
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male, 45 years of age or older
  • Diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma
  • Clinical stage T1c or T2a
  • Gleason score of 7 or less
  • A minimum of 12 biopsy cores sampled during diagnostic biopsy
  • Three or fewer biopsy cores with prostate cancer
  • No single biopsy core with greater than 50% of tumor involvement
  • A radiographically visible prostate lesion on MRI with concordance to biopsy sextant
  • A documented Karnofsky performance status of at least 70
  • Estimated survival of 20 years or greater, as determined by treating physician
  • Ability to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous surgery, radiation, or androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
  • Presence of any condition (e.g., metal implant, shrapnel) not compatible with MRI
  • History of previous pelvic radiation
  • Severe lower urinary tract symptoms as measured by an International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) of 20 or greater. (See Appendix A)
  • History of other primary non-skin malignancy within previous three years

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients with adverse eventsWithin 6 months of the procedure
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

University of Chicago
🇺🇸Chicago, Illinois, United States

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