Focal Laser Ablation of Low to Intermediate Prostate Cancer Tumors (NCT02600156) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Focal Laser Ablation of Low to Intermediate Prostate Cancer Tumors
United States7 participantsStarted 2015-09-01
Plain-language summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and safety of MRI-guided focal laser ablation (Laser-Induced Interstitial Thermal Therapy, LITT) to treat low-risk native prostate cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria
* Male, 45 years of age or older.
* Diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma.
* Clinical stage T1c or T2a.
* Gleason score of 7 (3+4 or 4+3) or Intermediate risk Gleason 6
* PSA less than or equal to 20 ng/mL
* Three or fewer biopsy locations with prostate cancer which correlate with MRI findings.
* No lesion \> or = 2cm
* One, two, or three tumor suspicious regions identified on multiparametric MRI
* No definite radiographic indication of extra-capsular extension.
* Estimated survival of 5 years or greater, as determined by treating physician.
* Tolerance for anesthesia/sedation.
* Ability to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of any condition (e.g., metal implant, shrapnel) not compatible with MRI.
* History of other primary non-skin malignancy within previous three years.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.