Needle Localization During Prostate Brachytherapy Using Power Doppler Ultrasound
Recruiting · NCT03861507 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Western University, Canada
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Prostate Brachytherapy
What this trial is about
This study involves patients who are scheduled for standard care brachytherapy of focal tumours within the prostate, which is normally performed under standard 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound guidance. The purpose of this study is the acquire power Doppler ultrasound while using a simple oscillator in physical contact with the end of a brachytherapy needle. The vibrations along the needle should be visible in the power Doppler ultrasound, helping to visualize the needle position within the anatomy.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Male
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Male, aged 18 years or older
- Willing to provide written consent
- Pathologically confirmed prostate cancer on previous biopsy
- Suitable for and consenting to high-dose-rate brachytherapy for treatment as standard of care.
Exclusion criteria
- • Previous radiotherapy to the prostate
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Victoria Hospital - London, Ontario, Canada