AI may help spot dangerous prostate cancer and spare men from needless biopsies
NCT ID NCT07760857
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new AI framework called Cad-MMFF that combines clinical information, ultrasound, and MRI images to better detect clinically significant prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce unnecessary biopsies and safely limit the use of MRI. The study involves Chinese men aged 50 and older who are suspected of having prostate cancer and are scheduled for a biopsy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- An AI-based diagnostic framework (Cad-MMFF) that combines clinical, ultrasound, and MRI data
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this AI tool could help doctors better identify clinically significant prostate cancer, sparing many men from unnecessary biopsies and MRIs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study, and the AI's accuracy may not hold up in broader populations. It also depends on image quality and complete data, which may not always be available.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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North District Hospital
Sheung Shui, Hong Kong
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Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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