Long Acting Neuraxial Peri-prostatic Block in Cancer (NCT06703437) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 1
Long Acting Neuraxial Peri-prostatic Block in Cancer
United States12 participantsStarted 2022-12-13
Plain-language summary
Disease progression after definitive therapy for prostate cancer is a major source of morbidity and mortality. Adrenergic/sympathetic innervation of the prostate is essential for prostate cancer progression, and abrogation of these signals by blocking adrenergic innervation halts disease progression. Long-acting neuraxial block of the sympathetic nerves that innervate the pelvis with dehydrated alcohol (\>98% Ethanol) is a safe and effective tool in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain and cancer- induced pelvic pain. Furthermore, ultrasound guided periprostatic neuraxial block at the time of prostate biopsy with short-acting lidocaine is standard of care. Herein the research team proposes to administer a long-acting periprostatic neuraxial block with dehydrated alcohol and lidocaine under trans rectal ultrasound guidance in patients with high-risk clinical features for prostate cancer at the time of prostate biopsy.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* PSA \>10
* PSAD \>0.15
* PI-RADS 5 lesion on MRI
* Karnofsky performance status \>80
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior or concomitant treatment for prostate cancer, including radiation therapy, focal therapy, cryo therapy, androgen deprivation therapy.
* Imaging or clinical evidence of metastatic disease.
* PSA \> 100ng/mL
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.