Could a single MRI replace multiple scans for prostate cancer?
NCT ID NCT03085043
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a special whole-body MRI can better find prostate cancer that has spread to bones or lymph nodes. About 98 men with high-risk prostate cancer will get this MRI plus standard bone and CT scans. The goal is to see if the MRI is more accurate, which could simplify staging and guide treatment decisions.
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Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could make MRI a one-stop scan for staging high-risk prostate cancer, reducing the need for multiple tests.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (98 people) focused on accuracy, not treatment. MRI may not prove better than current scans in all cases.
Conditions
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