Comparing two prostate cancer surgeries for low-risk patients
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of prostate surgery (standard removal vs. precision removal) in men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see which surgery preserves urinary and sexual function while still effectively treating the cancer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are choosing to have surgery for your prostate cancer at Henry Ford Health System.
- Your PSA level must be 20 or lower.
- Your cancer must be confined to the prostate (stage T2 or lower) and mostly on one side.
- The Gleason score on the side with cancer must be 4+3 or lower, with no high-grade cancer on the opposite side.
- You must have a good sexual function score (SHIM of 17 or more) before surgery, even if using medication.
- You cannot have had hormone therapy in the last 6 months or any prior cancer treatment (like radiation or HIFU).
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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