Laser zaps prostate tumors with MRI precision in early trial
NCT ID NCT02600156
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new way to treat low-risk prostate cancer using MRI-guided laser ablation. Seven men with early-stage prostate cancer received the treatment to see if it was safe and could successfully destroy tumors. The goal was to target only the cancer while avoiding side effects like incontinence or impotence.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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7 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2015
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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45 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria * Male, 45 years of age or older. * Diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. * Clinical stage T1c or T2a. * Gleason score of 7 (3+4 or 4+3) or Intermediate risk Gleason 6 * PSA less than or equal to 20 ng/mL * Three or fewer biopsy locations with prostate cancer which correlate with MRI findings. * No lesion \> or = 2cm * One, two, or three tumor suspicious regions identified on multiparametric MRI * No definite radiographic indication of extra-capsular extension. * Estimated survival of 5 years or greater, as determined by treating physician. * Tolerance for anesthesia/sedation. * Ability to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria * Presence of any condition (e.g., metal implant, shrapnel) not compatible with MRI. * History of other primary non-skin malignancy within previous three years.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Minnesota
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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