New ultrasound could rival MRI for prostate cancer detection

NCT ID NCT06626022

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 3 trial compares a new high-resolution micro-ultrasound to the standard MRI for detecting significant prostate cancer in men aged 50-70 with elevated PSA. About 1,284 participants will be randomly assigned to one imaging method before deciding on biopsy. The goal is to see if the ultrasound is as good as MRI, potentially offering a faster, cheaper screening option.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

micro-ultrasound (ExactVu) and MRI

What this could lead to

If successful, micro-ultrasound could become a more accessible and cheaper alternative to MRI for prostate cancer screening, potentially improving early detection rates.

What could go wrong

This is a non-inferiority trial, so micro-ultrasound may prove less effective than MRI. The study is still recruiting, and results are not yet available.

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Contacts and locations

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  • CH de Martigues

    RECRUITING

    Martigues, France

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  • CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

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    Montréal, Quebec, H4J 1C5, Canada

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  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

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    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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  • University of Alberta

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    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1Z1, Canada

  • University of British Columbia

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    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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  • Urologia Clinica Bilbao

    RECRUITING

    Bilbao, Spain

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  • Vestfold Hospital Trust

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    Tønsberg, Norway

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