MRI-guided prostate biopsy to reduce unnecessary tissue sampling
This study tests whether using MRI imaging to guide prostate biopsies can help doctors sample only suspicious areas instead of taking many samples throughout the prostate. It may reduce discomfort and complications while still finding prostate cancer if present.
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Who can take part
- You are 45 years or older
- Your PSA blood test result is 4.0 ng/ml or higher
- An MRI scan shows at least one suspicious area in your prostate (rated as likely or highly likely to be cancer)
- You are able to undergo a prostate biopsy procedure under local or general anesthesia
- You have never had a prostate biopsy before
- You have not been treated for prostate cancer or taken certain prostate medications in the last 6 months
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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