New scan could spot hidden aggressive prostate cancer in men who think They're safe
NCT ID NCT05852041
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special PET-MRI scan using a radioactive tracer called rhPSMA-7.3 can find higher-risk prostate cancer that standard tests might miss. Men with low-risk or favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer who are candidates for active surveillance will receive the scan before a prostate biopsy. The goal is to see if the scan better identifies those who actually need treatment rather than just monitoring.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Flotufolastat F-18 Gallium (rhPSMA-7.3)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging method could help identify men who need immediate treatment rather than active surveillance, potentially catching aggressive prostate cancer earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-phase pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The radioactive tracer may not reliably distinguish aggressive from slow-growing cancers, and there are risks from radiation exposure and biopsy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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