AI steps in to guide prostate cancer radiation
NCT ID NCT06964412
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether artificial intelligence can help doctors outline the prostate on ultrasound images for a type of radiation treatment called brachytherapy. Thirty-six adults with prostate cancer will have their treatment plans made both with and without AI assistance. The goal is to see if AI makes the outlining faster and more accurate, especially for less experienced doctors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Artificial intelligence software for prostate contouring
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI helps doctors create more accurate and faster radiation plans for prostate cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 36 participants. It focuses on contour accuracy, not patient outcomes, so benefits for patients are not yet proven.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States