Stopped: Difficulties encountered in enrolling patients
31 participantsStarted 2014-12
Plain-language summary
Prostate cancer is the first cancer in humans (25%). The most widely used tracer in oncology, the 18-Fluoro DeoxyGlucose does not allow the study of prostatic neoplasia. On the other hand, Choline, which is an amino alcohol, is involved in the synthesis of cell membranes and has an affinity for prostate cells. Its concentration is directly proportional to cell proliferation. The analogue of choline has the advantage of having a rapid and stable accumulation over time in cancer cells, with a rapid urinary excretion (4 minutes after injection).
The goal of this study is to assess the feasibility and the accuracy for targeting image guided prostate biopsy to detect prostate cancer after Imaging fusion of choline-PET/CT compared to 1.5T multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) with 3D-transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) .
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with suspicion of prostate cancer
* Patients who performed prostate mpMRI and F-Choline 18 PET scan
* Patient capable of receiving clear informations
* Patient giving a written consent for their participation via a consent signed by both parents of the patient (or legal tutor)
* Patient covered by a healthcare insurance
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients without suspect image of neoplasia after mpMRI and F-Choline 18 PET scan
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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Number of image guided prostate biopsy in the zones detected by the TEP scan