Using PSMA PET-CT as a Diagnostic Tool for Detection of Prostatic Cancer at an Early Stage

NCT ID: NCT04116086

Last Updated: 2019-10-04

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-09-11

Study Completion Date

2020-12-31

Brief Summary

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The aim of the study is the evaluation of the possible role of PSMA PET-CT in early detection of prostate cancer, reducing rate of unnecessary prostate biopsies, and in cases of prostate cancer, correct staging of the disease and corresponding management.

Detailed Description

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The aim of the study is the evaluation of the possible role of PSMA PET-CT in early detection of prostate cancer, reducing rate of unnecessary prostate biopsies, and in cases of prostate cancer, correct staging of the disease and corresponding management.

Consequently, use of PSMA PET-CT in patients with suspicious PSA changes may improve our knowledge whether the prostate tumor is clinically significant or not (for the development of PSMA PET-CT with 68 Ga ligand allows to visualize prostate cancer with aggressive patterns), and improve clinical decision making for performing prostate biopsy or selecting patients for observation only.

In light of the above, we are of the opinion that this proposed study has the potential to significantly alter the medical practice of how prostate cancer is diagnosed, which even today suffers from real clinical dilemma.

Conditions

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Prostate Cancer

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

One investigator will interpret the PSMA PET-CT and another one will interpret MRI, both in a blinded and independent fashion and before the biopsy. At the end of the study, these 'blind' PSMA PET-CT and MRI reports will be compared to each other and to the actual fusion biopsy results. In the event that a high correlation is found between the diagnostic imaging results to those of the fusion biopsies, it would suggest that PSMA PET-CT could give the option to be performed instead of the need for biopsy in men who present with high levels of PSA and prompt treatment accordingly.
Primary Study Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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PSMA PET-CT exam

Ga 68 -PSMA PET/CT scanning will be performed using a combined PET/CT protocol with a 16-detector-row helical CT scanner (Philips Gemini GXL). This scanner allows simultaneous acquisition of up to 45 transaxial PET images with interslice spacing of 5 mm in one bed position and provides an image from the vertex to the thigh in about 10 bed positions. The use of (68)Ga-PSMA HBED-CC results in a relatively low radiation exposure, delivering organ doses that are comparable to those of other (68)Ga-labelled PSMA-inhibitors used for PET-imaging. Total effective dose is lower than for other PET-agents used for prostate cancer imaging (e.g. (11) C- and (18) F-Choline).

Group Type OTHER

Prostate Biopsy Test

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

see earlier information

Interventions

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Prostate Biopsy Test

see earlier information

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Other Intervention Names

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PSMA PET-CT Imaging

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Men aged 40-75
2. With or without suspicious DRE,
3. Were referred by their treating physicians for prostate cancer biopsy based on either an elevated PSA result, a suspicious DRE exam, or both
4. 4 \< PSA ≤ 10 ng/ml

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Exclusion Criteria

5. A previous diagnosis of prostate cancer
6. Underwent previous prostate biopsy
7. Previous radiation to pelvis for any reason

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Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Sheba Medical Center

OTHER_GOV

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Tima Davidson

Head of the Hybrid Imaging Unit

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Sheba Medical Center

Ramat Gan, , Israel

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Israel

Central Contacts

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Tima Davidson, Dr.

Role: CONTACT

972-52-6666677

Facility Contacts

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Tima Davidson, Dr.

Role: primary

972-52-6666677

Other Identifiers

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SHEBA-19-6243-TD-CTIL

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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