Fusion vs cognitive biopsy for small prostate lesions
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of biopsy methods (fusion-guided and cognitive-guided) for men with very small prostate lesions seen on MRI. It aims to see which method better detects early prostate cancer in these hard-to-find spots.
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Who can take part
- Be a man between 18 and 80 years old.
- Have suspicious prostate findings on a digital rectal exam, or a high PSA level, or certain PSA patterns.
- Have a suspicious prostate lesion smaller than 5 mm seen on a special MRI (PI-RADS 4).
- Not have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or have an active infection.
- Not have bleeding issues or take blood thinners regularly.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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