Robot arm could make prostate biopsies more accurate

NCT ID NCT02871726

First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests a robot-assisted ultrasound biopsy to improve how prostate cancer is detected. About 483 men who need their first prostate biopsy will take part. The robot aims to make biopsies more precise and reduce the chance of missing dangerous cancers.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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