Needle Localization During Prostate Brachytherapy Using Power Doppler Ultrasound
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Prostate Cancer
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Male
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Diagnostic
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada · Other
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About This Trial
This study involves patients who are scheduled for standard care brachytherapy of focal tumours within the prostate, which is normally performed under standard 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound guidance. The purpose of this study is the acquire power Doppler ultrasound while using a simple oscillator in physical contact with the end of a brachytherapy needle. The vibrations along the needle should be …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male, aged 18 years or older
* Willing to provide written consent
* Pathologically confirmed prostate cancer on previous biopsy
* Suitable for and consenting to high-dose-rate brachytherapy for treatment as standard of care.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Previous radiotherapy to t…
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