MRI-guided nerve-sparing for prostate cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using special MRI scans to map nerves before surgery helps keep erectile function after prostate removal. It may help men who are having surgery for prostate cancer and want to preserve sexual function.
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Who can take part
- Have been diagnosed with prostate cancer through a biopsy
- Your doctor has recommended surgery to remove the prostate
- Have not had any previous treatment for prostate cancer
- Be willing and able to give informed consent
- Have a pelvic MRI (this is safe for you)
- Have good sexual function before surgery
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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