New ultrasound tech could rival MRI for prostate cancer monitoring
NCT ID NCT05558241
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two imaging methods—micro-ultrasound and MRI—for monitoring prostate cancer in men on active surveillance. Researchers will perform biopsies guided by each technique to see which better detects cancer progression. The goal is to determine if micro-ultrasound can be a reliable alternative to MRI, potentially making monitoring easier and more accessible.
What this could mean
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Active substance
High-resolution micro-ultrasound device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that micro-ultrasound is as good as MRI for detecting cancer progression, potentially offering a cheaper, more accessible monitoring option.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage comparison study, not a treatment trial. It may find that micro-ultrasound is less accurate than MRI, or results may not apply to all patients.
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CIUSSS du Nord-de-L'Ile-De-Montreal
RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, H3L 1K5, Canada
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Humanitas
RECRUITINGMilan, Italy
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Kipnes Urology Centre - Kaye Edmonton Clinic
RECRUITINGEdmonton, Alberta, T6G1Z1, Canada
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University Hospital Centre Zagreb
RECRUITINGZagreb, Croatia
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University of British Columbia
RECRUITINGVancouver, Alberta, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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University of California Los Angeles, Department of Urology
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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