MRI Imaging with Pyruvate for High-Grade Prostate Cancer

Pilot Study of (MR) Imaging With Pyruvate (13C) to Detect High Grade Prostate Cancer

Recruiting Early Phase 1 Interventional Study
Prostate Cancer Localized Prostate Carcinoma
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Male
Trial phase
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
80 (estimated)
Sponsor
Ivan de Kouchkovsky, MD · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with prostate cancer that has not spread. Participants will undergo special MRI imaging to help detect their cancer more accurately.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Androgen deprivation therapy5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Rules you out Congestive heart failureSignificant heart diseaseQT prolongation

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
  • I can give my consent to take part in this study.
  • I have a planned surgical procedure for my cancer within 12 weeks.
  • I have high-risk disease as defined by my biopsy results.
  • I have completed specific prior therapies within the required time.
  • I have an ECOG performance status of 0 or 1.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 18 years old.
  • I cannot undergo MRI for any medical reasons.
  • I cannot tolerate or have allergies related to the study procedures.
  • I have serious heart problems or hypertension above certain levels.
  • I have had recent heart surgery or significant heart conditions.
  • I have had prior surgeries or radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
  • I cannot take MRI contrast due to allergies or kidney issues.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This pilot clinical trial studies how well magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) with hyperpolarized carbon 13 (13C) pyruvate alone or in combination with 13C 15N2 Urea works in finding prostate cancer that exhibits poorly differentiated or undifferentiated cells (high-grade) and that is restricted to the site of origin, without evidence of spread (localized) in patients undergoing radic…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Biopsy-proven adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Biopsy may be performed outside of University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), if detailed results of sextant biopsy are available. For Cohort A only, a minimum of 20 participants out of a planned enrollment of 50 patients must…
Contacts

Louise Magat

(415) 502-1822

Louise.Magat@ucsf.edu

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