Early Changes In Multiparametric MRI In Prostate Cancer

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Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

In this research study, the investigators are trying to determine if there are measurable changes in prostate MRI that will help predict those who will or will not respond to Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) and External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) The first baseline prostate MRI prior to the start of treatment is standard of care. The participant's ADT/EBRT treatment is also standard of care, as advised by their doctor. It is the 3 follow up prostate MRIs during ADT/EBRT treatment, and 4 follow up serum PSA levels that are part of this research study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01959542

Run by

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

People needed

15

Starts

2013-12-01

Expected to finish

2017-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-06-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult males with unfavorable intermediate- to high-risk localized disease, defined as having one of the following three categories, Clinical or radiographic T2b-T4 primary tumor or Gleason score 7-10 in any core, or PSA ≥ 10 prior to initiation of therapy
• Patients are deemed suitable for therapy with ADT and EBRT.
• Subjects must to able to provide informed written consent prior to study entry.

You may not qualify if…

• The standard exclusion criteria for MRI exams will apply which include patients with pacemakers, non-compatible intra-cranial vascular clips, inner ear implants, and severe claustrophobia.
• Patients who because of age, general medical or psychiatric condition, or physiologic status unrelated to the presence of prostate cancer are unlikely to be candidates for repeat MRIs, or cannot give valid informed consent.
• Patients unwilling or unable to undergo the multiparametric MRI exam (non-endorectal coil).
• Patients with a history of allergic reaction to latex or Gadolinium containing intravenous contrast agents.
• Individuals with renal disease or other contraindications to gadolinium will be excluded. The BWH standard MRI contrast screening criteria will be used to establish renal status.
• Patients who have had prior prostatectomy or prior androgen therapy.
• Patients with hip implant or any other metallic implant or device that results in significant distortion of the local magnetic field and compromise of the quality of the multiparametric MRI data.

Where it is running

• Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Dana Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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