New Micro-Ultrasound could spot prostate cancer more clearly
NCT ID NCT07075705
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new type of ultrasound, called transperineal micro-ultrasound, can better detect prostate cancer during biopsy. Unlike standard ultrasound, this method uses higher frequency sound waves to create clearer images. Researchers will enroll 138 men scheduled for a prostate biopsy to see if this technique improves cancer detection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more accurate, less invasive way to detect prostate cancer during biopsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 138 participants. The new method may not prove better than current techniques.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States
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