Actively Recruiting
Micro-ultrasound-Guided Focal Laser Ablation for Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: Safety & Effectiveness
Led by University Health Network, Toronto · Updated on 2026-01-14
7
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
139 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University Health Network, Toronto
Lead Sponsor
E
Exact Imaging
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This clinical research study is intended to show that Micro-Ultrasound Guided Focal Laser Ablation (MicroUSgFLA) is a safe procedure that can significantly postpone or eliminate the need for patients with intermediate-Risk prostate cancer (PCa) to undergo a definitive treatment (i.e., Radical Prostatectomy or Radiation Therapy) for their disease.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Micro-ultrasound-Guided Focal Laser Ablation for Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: Safety & Effectiveness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Men aged 40 to 80 years
- Histologically confirmed intermediate-risk prostate cancer with Gleason score 7 and primary grade 4 or less
- Clinical stage T1c or T2 prostate cancer
- Suspicious lesion on MRI or Micro-Ultrasound located in one prostate lobe
- Visible tumor on MRI or Micro-Ultrasound measuring 15 mm or less
- Suspicious MRI or Micro-Ultrasound site matches positive biopsy sector
- Prostate specific antigen (PSA) level below 15 ng/mL
- Completed urinary, incontinence, and sexual function questionnaires before procedure
- Life expectancy greater than 10 years unrelated to prostate cancer
You will not qualify if you...
- Tumor visible on MRI or Micro-Ultrasound larger than 15 mm
- Medically unfit for focal prostate therapy
- Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
- Prior androgen suppression therapy
- Current or past chemotherapy for prostate cancer
- Previous prostate surgery including HIFU, TUNA, RITA, microwave, cryotherapy, or any curative treatment
- Prior radiation therapy to prostate or pelvis
- Any illness or history that may affect study results or increase risk (e.g., significant cardiovascular disease, allergies)
- History of non-compliance with medical therapy or recommendations
- Unable or unwilling to complete self-assessment questionnaires
- Chronic or acute prostatitis, neurogenic bladder, urinary tract infection, sphincter issues, or symptoms preventing normal urination
- Participation in another clinical study or investigational treatment within the past 90 days
- Contraindications to MRI such as pacemaker, hip prosthesis, severe claustrophobia, brain aneurysm clip, or allergy to MRI contrast agents
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Health Network - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kateri Corr
CONTACT
S
Sangeet Ghai, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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