Can freezing tumors control prostate cancer recurrence?
NCT ID NCT01727284
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether MR-guided cryoablation—a procedure that freezes tumors—can effectively treat prostate cancer that has come back in the prostate bed. Researchers are enrolling 107 patients whose tumors are small and not suitable for surgery or radiation. The goal is to see if the frozen tumors are controlled over three years.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MR-guided cryoablation (a procedure that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy tumor tissue, guided by MRI)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a non-surgical option to control prostate cancer recurrences in the prostate bed, potentially delaying or avoiding more aggressive treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a single-arm study without a comparison group, so it's unclear if cryoablation is better than other options. The procedure may not fully eliminate the tumor, and there are risks like damage to nearby structures (rectum, urethra).
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States