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New treatment option for Prostate Cancer
Official title SAFE Nerve Sparing Guided by Micro-ultrasound (MUS)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06945315
What this study is testing
What is SAFE (Saline assisted fascial engorgement)?
SAFE (Saline assisted fascial engorgement) is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for prostate cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RALP) has become the standard of care in the management of localized prostate cancer. However, post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary incontinence still pose a challenge that adversely affects the patient's quality of life.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Age \> 18 years at the time of consent.
- Men who are potent (SHIM ≥ 17) and sexually active, who are planned to undergo a grade 1, 2, or 3 nerve-sparing approaches, as per the grading system...
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- people who are candidates for salvage RALP
- people on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)
- people in whom PDE5 inhibitors are contraindicated
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.