Active clinical trials for "Prostatic Neoplasms"

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new ultrasound technique. This technique may provide additional and improved information about the stiffness and sizes of the internal structures of your prostate in order to improve the guidance for a targeted biopsy. The investigational, custom-designed probe and needle guide will be used to produce images of your prostate and provide guidance for up to 4 additional biopsy samples (cores) prior to a standard magnetic resonance (MR) ultrasound fusion biopsy procedure. Above the time required for the MR ultrasound fusion biopsy, this study will take up to 30 additional minutes of time for collection of the investigational device guided collection of biopsy samples Risks of participation include increased time under anesthesia (to collect additional biopsies) and slight heating of tissue.

To evaluate clinical and pathological characteristics and treatment protocol and outcomes of patients with prostate cancer in 2 centers of Asyut from 2013 to 2023

The goal of this observational research is to assess the real-world clinical utility of PYLARIFY PET through evaluation of long-term outcomes for prostate cancer patients who are eligible for a PSMA/PET scan. Participants will be enrolled at their physician's office at the time of referral for PYLARIFY PET and will be followed for up to 5 years. Data concerning their prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment will be collected at 6-month intervals.

The purpose of the present study is to find out if MRI techniques examining (1) the motion of water molecules in the prostate (diffusion sensitive MRI), (2) the difference in blood flow to the prostate (dynamic contrast enhanced MRI), and (3) differences in chemical composition of the prostate (MR spectroscopy), can be used to detect prostate cancer early and non-invasively. Localization of the cancer within the prostate would be of particular importance in focal cryoablation of prostate carcinoma which we hope to improve as a result of this project. Additional aim of the study is to correlate expression of genes believed to pay a role in prostate cancer with MRI findings.

The purpose of this research project is to test if a compound (chemical substance) has a natural tendency to go to prostate cancer. This compound has a small amount of radioactivity attached to it and is called a radiotracer. The name of the radiotracer is FACBC and can be detected on a special imaging device called a PET scanner (positron emission tomography). The radiotracer is treated in the body much like an amino acid which is a nutrient required for normal functioning. Tumors also use these nutrients. Earlier studies have shown that this radiotracer may be able to detect prostate cancer. The investigators will perform a study with 20 patients in whom they know have prostate cancer after a biopsy and who are scheduled for an operation in which the prostate is removed and the nearby lymph nodes are examined. This operation is called prostatectomy. The investigators think that this radiotracer can help us determine where exactly the prostate cancer is present in the prostate or if it has spread. This information may be useful in the future to help with other non-surgical therapy such as radiation beam therapy. The investigators will compare the results of the FACBC PET scan to the results of the pathology analysis of the removed prostate. In this way the investigators can determine how good a test FACBC PET is for finding out where and if prostate cancer is located in the prostate or nearby lymph nodes. The investigators will also do more advanced analysis on the biopsy samples to see if they can tell why FACBC goes into prostate cancer cells. This radiotracer has been tested in over 100 human subjects without incident. It has also been chosen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a promising radiotracer. The NIH is funding this study.

This pilot clinical trial studies how well fluorine F 18 d-FMAU (18F-FMAU) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) works in diagnosing and characterizing prostate cancer. A PET/CT scan is an imaging test that uses a small amount of radioactive tracer that is given through the vein to take detailed pictures of areas inside the body where the tracer is taken up. Radiotracers such as 18F-FMAU may help to find the cancer and see how far the disease has spread.

Transrectal prostate biopsy is a commonly performed ambulatory procedure for diagnosing prostate cancer. Prostate biopsy are associated with pain or anxiety. Nitrous oxide (or laughing gas) is a well-known inhaled anesthetic which is frequently used in dental offices and for pediatric procedures to alleviate a patient's anxiety and pain. This study seeks to determine whether administration of nitrous oxide at the time of prostate biopsy will improve a patient's experience of care.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability profile of BZ371A topically administered in healthy patients.

There is increasing evidence that sexual activity is associated with greater resilience and higher well-being in older adults. Even at a time of stress, and even during a late stage of illness, men and their partners turn to sexual intimacy to increase a sense of connection, comfort and support. The Sexual Recovery intervention seeks to address an unmet need of prostate cancer survivors and their partners who are at risk for poor mental health and decreased quality of life as a result of sexual dysfunction. By using technology, the intervention will be widely accessible to survivors, the majority of whom do not currently have any access to sexual health expertise. The content and format of the intervention seeks to empower prostate cancer survivors and partners with knowledge and strategies to improve their sexual function, sexual confidence and their sexual relationship. The intervention begins prior to and continues following their definitive treatment. This may, in turn, improve mental health and quality of life. In a broader sense, this intervention will be transferable. With appropriate modifications, it can become an accessible sexual health intervention for populations dealing with other cancers and chronic illnesses.

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men. Three million are currently living in the United States with the disease and this number is expected to rise to four million in 2024. Most live many years with the disease and experience significant morbidity both due to disease progression and treatment toxicity. Exercise has shown to improve QoL and reduce treatment toxicity. Moreover epidemiological evidence has suggested that physical activity improves survival. Football has been shown to induce positive effects on body composition and bone markers in a subgroup of prostate cancer patients, those receiving androgen deprivation therapy. The objective is to examine the effectiveness of football in prostate cancer survivors.