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New treatment option for Prostate Cancer
Official title A Study to Evaluate the Performance of Confocal Microscopy to Detect Positive Margins During Radical Prostatectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07541911
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to find out whether a new method called "LaserSAFE" can accurately detect cancer at the edge of the prostate (called a positive margin) during prostate surgery. LaserSAFE uses a special microscope in the operating room to quickly scan the prostate after it has been removed from the body.
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
- Patients diagnosed with clinically significant operable cT2-T3a N0 M0 PC.
- Medically fit to undergo RARP.
- Scheduled for robot-assisted RARP with a recommendation against intrafascial nerve sparing on at least 1 side based on multidisciplinary meetings...
- Ability to read English sufficiently to understand PIS and able to give informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Patients who received neo-adjuvant ADT.
- MRI informed very low likelihood for extra prostatic extension in the proximity of NVB (Based on EPE Likert 1 score or tumour away from the...
- MRI informed high likelihood for extra prostatic extension in the proximity of NVB (based on Likert 5 score or bulging tumour on MRI T2 images)
- Patients in whom preoperative imaging shows rectal involvement or seminal vesicle invasion in which nerve-sparing is deemed not feasible due to...
- Patients who received previous treatment for prostate cancer: External beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, focal therapy, chemotherapy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- London, United Kingdom
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 London, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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