Comparing two imaging methods for prostate cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of checking prostate tissue during surgery: infrared fluorescence staining and frozen section analysis. The goal is to see if one method is better at helping surgeons remove cancer completely, which might improve treatment outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult male scheduled for a prostate biopsy because of suspected prostate cancer (for example, high PSA, abnormal exam, or suspicious imaging).
- Your heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and blood clotting are basically normal, and you are healthy enough to have the biopsy procedure.
- You (or your legal representative) can sign a written consent form.
- You do not currently have an active infection, fever, or a serious bleeding condition.
- You do not have other serious health problems that could make the study risky or interfere with the results, such as very high blood pressure, heart failure, or severe hemorrhoids or anal conditions.
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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