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Can a phantom calibration system make prostate MRI reliable across all scanners?

NCT ID NCT06607783

Diagnosis Sponsor: Gold Standard Phantoms Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing a device called the CARE phantom system to see if it can make prostate MRI measurements more consistent across different scanners. The study includes men aged 18 and older who are undergoing prostate cancer investigation and have suspicious lesions on MRI. Participants receive standard MRI scans on different scanners, and the phantom system calibrates the images to reduce variability. The goal is to determine whether this calibration improves the reproducibility of apparent diffusion coefficient measurements, which could help doctors better distinguish between cancerous and benign tissue.

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Active substance
a phantom calibration system for MRI scanners
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make prostate MRI results more consistent across different hospitals and scanners, helping doctors detect prostate cancer more reliably.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on technical calibration, not patient outcomes. The system may not achieve the desired reproducibility, and better calibration does not guarantee improved cancer detection.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 66 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

A company

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Male participants with suspected prostate cancer residing in the London area.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men aged 18 years and older undergoing investigations for PCa. * Standard of Care MRI conducted. * One or more lesions with a Likert score of 3 or above identified on clinical reports. * Planned targeted biopsy within 6 months from the date of clinical care MRI. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Prostate specific antigen (PSA) level \> 20ng/ml within 6 months * Previous diagnosis of prostate cancer * Ongoing hormone treatment within 3 months prior to MRI, excluding antiandrogens or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors * Contraindication to MRI scan

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Conditions

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disease prostate cancer

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Prostate cancers

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Locations

  • University College Hospital

    RECRUITING

    London, London, WC1E 6AG, United Kingdom

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