Comparing targeted plus standard biopsies for prostate cancer diagnosis
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a targeted biopsy to a standard sextant biopsy improves the detection of prostate cancer. It is for men aged 45 to 85 who have a suspicious spot on an MRI of their prostate and have not had a biopsy before.
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Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 85 years old.
- You have never had a prostate biopsy before.
- You have a single suspicious spot on your prostate MRI, scored PI-RADS 3 or higher.
- You meet standard guidelines for needing a biopsy, such as a high PSA level or suspicious exam findings.
- Your MRI and biopsy are done within one month of each other.
- You have not had any prior prostate cancer treatments like radiation, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy.
Quick eligibility check
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