New ultrasound tech could rival MRI for prostate cancer monitoring

NCT ID NCT05558241

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate adenocarcinoma prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

CIUSSS du Nord-de-L'Ile-De-Montreal
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H3L 1K5, Canada
Humanitas
RECRUITING

Milan, Italy
Kipnes Urology Centre - Kaye Edmonton Clinic
RECRUITING

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G1Z1, Canada
University Hospital Centre Zagreb
RECRUITING

Zagreb, Croatia
University of British Columbia
RECRUITING

Vancouver, Alberta, V6T 1Z3, Canada
University of California Los Angeles, Department of Urology
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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