Biopsy method comparison for diagnosing prostate cancer
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of doing prostate biopsies (sampling tissue from the prostate) to see if one is better. It is for men who have a suspicious MRI finding on one side of the prostate and have not had a biopsy before. Participation may help determine which method is more accurate and could influence future care.
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Who can take part
- You must be a male aged 18 or older.
- You must be scheduled for a prostate biopsy because cancer is suspected.
- Your prostate MRI must show a suspicious area on one side of the prostate (not both sides).
- Your PSA level must be 20 ng/mL or lower.
- You must not have had a prior prostate biopsy or any prostate cancer treatment.
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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