PET/MRI in Patients With Suspected Prostate Cancer (NCT02659527) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
PET/MRI in Patients With Suspected Prostate Cancer
Austria220 participantsStarted 2016-01
Plain-language summary
This diagnostic clinical trial will be conducted according to a randomized, prospective, controlled, double-arm, single-centre design. The control will be implemented by comparing the PET/MRI results with the histopathological finding after radical prostatectomy (positive state), the assumed absence of a relevant prostate cancer focus if PET/MRI guided biopsy and standard biopsy are negative (negative state) and/or the detection of a biochemical tumor relapse \[rising prostate specific antigen (PSA) after PSA nadir; secondary objective\].
Who can participate
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:
* blood PSA level \> 4.0 ng/ml and
* free-to-total PSA ratio \<22% and/or
* progressive rise of PSA levels in two consecutive blood samples despite antibiotics
Exclusion Criteria:
* antiandrogen therapy
* prostate needle biopsy \<21 days before PET/MRI
* known active secondary cancer
* endorectal coil not applicable (e.g. anus praetor with short rectal stump)
* known active prostatitis (e.g. painful DRE)
* known anaphylaxis against gadolinium-DOTA
* patient's written informed consent not given
* needle biopsy and/or prostatectomy compound not available for histology/immunohistochemistry
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.
What they're measuring
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Superiority of image guided biopsy using multiparametric metabolic hybrid imaging with FEC/PSMA-PET/MRI (Fluorethylcholin/Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen- PET/MRI)