New electric probe aims to catch hidden cancer cells during prostate removal

NCT ID NCT06039085

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a custom electrical impedance probe that measures tissue properties during prostate removal surgery. The goal is to see if it can instantly detect any cancer left behind, helping surgeons remove it all in one go. Two hundred men with prostate cancer will take part, and the device's safety and accuracy will be tracked.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Electrical Impedance Imaging (EII) probe

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could help surgeons remove all cancer during prostate surgery, reducing the need for follow-up treatments.

What could go wrong

This is an early feasibility study focused on measuring electrical signals, not yet proven to improve patient outcomes. The device may not reliably distinguish cancerous from healthy tissue.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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