New Light-Based scan could spot prostate cancer faster

NCT ID NCT02394223

First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a new imaging technique called Full Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) to see if it can detect prostate cancer in biopsy samples as well as standard microscope analysis. Researchers compared FFOCT results to the usual pathology exam in 91 men with elevated PSA levels. The goal was to see if FFOCT could provide a quicker or more detailed diagnosis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Cochin Hospital

    Paris, 75014, France

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Full Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) imaging procedure

What this could lead to

If successful, FFOCT could provide a faster, more accurate way to diagnose prostate cancer from biopsy samples.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 91 participants, and the technique is still experimental. It may not prove better than standard methods in larger, more diverse groups.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.