Mini device implanted in prostate tumors could reveal best drug match

NCT ID NCT04399876

First seen May 19, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a small, implantable device that can be placed inside a prostate tumor to see how it responds to different cancer drugs. The goal is to find out if this approach is safe and feasible in 35 men scheduled for prostate removal surgery. If successful, this method could help doctors choose the most effective drugs for each patient in the future.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Conditions

Explore the condition pages connected to this study.