Laser zaps prostate tumors without major surgery
NCT ID NCT07339943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, less invasive way to treat intermediate-risk prostate cancer using a laser guided by micro-ultrasound. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can delay or avoid the need for more aggressive treatments like surgery or radiation. Seven men aged 40-80 with early-stage prostate cancer will be enrolled and followed for 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser ablation (heat therapy delivered via a diode laser system)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive option for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, potentially delaying or avoiding the need for surgery or radiation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study with only 7 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure may not fully eliminate the cancer or could cause side effects like pain or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Health Network - Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada
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