Trial Outcomes & Findings for Optimization of Prostate Biopsy - Micro-Ultrasound Versus MRI (NCT NCT05220501)

NCT ID: NCT05220501

Last Updated: 2025-11-10

Results Overview

As per protocol, the microultrasonography group for the primary outcome is defined as the microultrasonography-guided biopsy group and the blinded portion (microultrasound targets are identified prior to the unblinding of the MRI targets identified in the microultrasonography/mpMRI group). Difference in the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer (defined as equal to Gleason Grade Group 2 or higher) found using microultrasonography-guided biopsy, including targeted and systematic samples from the microultrasonography group and the mpMRI-blinded portion of the microultrasonography/mpMRI group, versus mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography-guided biopsy, including targeted and systematic samples from the mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography group.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

804 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Post biopsy

Results posted on

2025-11-10

Participant Flow

Enrollment opened Dec 2021. Study closed September 6, 2024 after interim analysis endpoints were met for primary outcome. 804 participants recruited, 802 patients randomized. 2 participants withdrew consent prior to randomization. 678 participants were biopsied from 20 centres (hospital and clinics).

Assignment done at point of enrollment

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Microultrasonography
Participants received microultrasonography-guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Microultrasonography/MRI
Participants received microultrasonography/mpMRI-fusion guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
MRI/conventional ultrasonography
Participants received mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Overall Study
STARTED
137
263
402
Overall Study
COMPLETED
121
226
331
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
16
37
71

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Microultrasonography
Participants received microultrasonography-guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Microultrasonography/MRI
Participants received microultrasonography/mpMRI-fusion guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
MRI/conventional ultrasonography
Participants received mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
11
21
32
Overall Study
Awaiting biopsy at time of interim analysis. Study closed. Primary endpoint met
5
16
39

Baseline Characteristics

Optimization of Prostate Biopsy - Micro-Ultrasound Versus MRI

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Microultrasonography
n=121 Participants
Participants received microultrasonography-guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Microultrasonography/MRI
n=226 Participants
Participants received microultrasonography/MRI-fusion guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
MRI/Conventional Ultrasonography
n=331 Participants
Participants received MRI/conventional ultrasonography guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Total
n=678 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
0 Participants
n=40 Participants
0 Participants
n=28 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
100 Participants
n=20 Participants
161 Participants
n=40 Participants
316 Participants
n=28 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
66 Participants
n=5 Participants
126 Participants
n=20 Participants
170 Participants
n=40 Participants
362 Participants
n=28 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=20 Participants
0 Participants
n=40 Participants
0 Participants
n=28 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
121 Participants
n=5 Participants
226 Participants
n=20 Participants
331 Participants
n=40 Participants
678 Participants
n=28 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African descent
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=20 Participants
16 Participants
n=40 Participants
27 Participants
n=28 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian descent
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=20 Participants
13 Participants
n=40 Participants
25 Participants
n=28 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian descent
105 Participants
n=5 Participants
180 Participants
n=20 Participants
277 Participants
n=40 Participants
562 Participants
n=28 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic descent
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=20 Participants
15 Participants
n=40 Participants
44 Participants
n=28 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not stated/not reported
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=20 Participants
10 Participants
n=40 Participants
20 Participants
n=28 Participants
PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
7.2 ng/ml
n=5 Participants
7.0 ng/ml
n=20 Participants
6.7 ng/ml
n=40 Participants
6.8 ng/ml
n=28 Participants
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE)
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
48 Participants
n=20 Participants
81 Participants
n=40 Participants
154 Participants
n=28 Participants
Positive family history for prostate cancer
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
55 Participants
n=20 Participants
78 Participants
n=40 Participants
162 Participants
n=28 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Post biopsy

Population: As per protocol, the rate of clinically significant prostate cancer found, was compared between participants who underwent microultrasonography (57 of 121 from microultrasonography group and 103 of 226 from the MRI blinded portion of the microultrasonography/mpMRI group) from those participants who underwent mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography-guided biopsy.

As per protocol, the microultrasonography group for the primary outcome is defined as the microultrasonography-guided biopsy group and the blinded portion (microultrasound targets are identified prior to the unblinding of the MRI targets identified in the microultrasonography/mpMRI group). Difference in the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer (defined as equal to Gleason Grade Group 2 or higher) found using microultrasonography-guided biopsy, including targeted and systematic samples from the microultrasonography group and the mpMRI-blinded portion of the microultrasonography/mpMRI group, versus mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography-guided biopsy, including targeted and systematic samples from the mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography group.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Microultrasonography/MRI
n=347 Participants
MicroUS/mpMRI ultrasonography guided Biopsy with synchronous systematic biopsy
MRI/ conventional ultrasonography
n=331 Participants
mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography guided Biopsy with synchronous systematic biopsy
Difference in Detection of Gleason Grade Group 2 or Higher Cancers Using Microultrasonography Plus Systematic Biopsy vs mpMRI/Conventional Ultrasonography Plus Systematic Biopsy
160 Participants
141 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediately after biopsy

The secondary outcome, detection of clinically significant prostate cancer by combined microultrasonography/mpMRI-guided fusion biopsy vs mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography-guided fusion biopsy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Microultrasonography/MRI
n=226 Participants
MicroUS/mpMRI ultrasonography guided Biopsy with synchronous systematic biopsy
MRI/ conventional ultrasonography
n=331 Participants
mpMRI/conventional ultrasonography guided Biopsy with synchronous systematic biopsy
Difference in csPCa Rate Between MicroUS/MRI- Guided Fusion Biopsy and MRI/Conventional Ultrasonography Guided Fusion Biopsy
106 Participants
141 Participants

Adverse Events

Microultrasonography

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Microultrasonography/MRI

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

MRI/conventional ultrasonography

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Microultrasonography
n=121 participants at risk
Participants received microultrasonography-guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Microultrasonography/MRI
n=226 participants at risk
Participants received microultrasonography-guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
MRI/conventional ultrasonography
n=331 participants at risk
Participants received MRI/conventional ultrasonography guided targeted biopsy and systematic sampling
Surgical and medical procedures
Infection
0.00%
0/121 • 7-days post biopsy
0.00%
0/226 • 7-days post biopsy
0.91%
3/331 • Number of events 3 • 7-days post biopsy
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary Tract Disorders
0.00%
0/121 • 7-days post biopsy
0.44%
1/226 • Number of events 1 • 7-days post biopsy
1.5%
5/331 • Number of events 5 • 7-days post biopsy
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin irritation
0.00%
0/121 • 7-days post biopsy
0.00%
0/226 • 7-days post biopsy
0.30%
1/331 • Number of events 1 • 7-days post biopsy

Additional Information

Dr. Laurence Klotz

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Phone: +1. 416 480 4673

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: LTE60