The purpose of this study is to find out how best to detect clinically significant lesions of prostate cancer by using micro-ultrasound technology (ExactVu) and by multiparametric magnetic-resonance imaging (mpMRI).
This is a pilot clinical trial with 30 patients with either: 1) suspected prostate cancer (based on elevated PSA or abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE), or 2) known low-risk prostate cancer being managed with active surveillance. Enrolled patients will undergo MRI fusion biopsy and standard-template 12 core TRUS biopsy as the standard-of-care. Patients will also undergo micro-ultrasound evaluation and targeted biopsy if lesions are identified. Detection rates of clinically significant lesions by ExactVu and by MRI will be compared.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
29
Patients will be evaluated with multiparametric MRI prostate followed by ExactVu micro-ultrasound to identify target lesions all of which will be biopsied by the examiner
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Detection Rate
To compare the detection rates of clinically significant prostate cancer lesions by ExactVu micro-ultrasound and by MRI-fusion
Time frame: 2 years
Feasibility of ExactVu
To determine the feasibility of using ExactVu micro-ultrasounds to screen for prostate cancer in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations with limited access to care. Feasibility is measured by the percentage of patients that successfully undergo the study procedures.
Time frame: 2 years
Predictive Performance Measures
To evaluate the sensitivity of ExactVu micro-ultrasound method and MRI-fusion method in detection of prostate cancer
Time frame: 2 years
Predictive Performance Measures
To evaluate the negative predictive value of ExactVu micro-ultrasound method and MRI-fusion method in detection of prostate cancer
Time frame: 2 years
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