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Needle Localization During Prostate Brachytherapy Using Power Doppler Ultrasound
Led by Western University, Canada · Updated on 2025-03-28
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
299 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study involves patients who are scheduled for standard care brachytherapy of focal tumours within the prostate, which is normally performed under standard 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound guidance. The purpose of this study is the acquire power Doppler ultrasound while using a simple oscillator in physical contact with the end of a brachytherapy needle. The vibrations along the needle should be visible in the power Doppler ultrasound, helping to visualize the needle position within the anatomy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Needle Localization During Prostate Brachytherapy Using Power Doppler Ultrasound
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male, aged 18 years or older
- Willing to provide written consent
- Pathologically confirmed prostate cancer on previous biopsy
- Suitable for and consenting to high-dose-rate brachytherapy for treatment as standard of care.
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous radiotherapy to the prostate
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Victoria Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5W9
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Aaron Fenster
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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