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The Use of Nanoparticles to Guide the Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer (NCT04167969)

Molecular Phenotyping and Image-Guided Surgical Treatment of Prostate Cancer Using Ultrasmall Silica Nanoparticles

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to see whether using the copper-64 (64Cu) or zirconium-89 (89Zr) radiolabeled PSMA-targeting C' dot tracer, termed 64Cu-NOTA-PSMAi-PEG-Cy5.5-C' dots or 89Zr-DFO-PSMAi-PEG-Cy5.5-C' dots, is a safe way to identify tumor cells before and during surgery for prostate cancer. The researchers want to determine whether pre-operative PET/MRI scans and intra-operative optical imaging performed in prostate cancer patients after the injection of one of these investigational tracers more accurately localizes cancerous deposits within the surgical bed as compared with conventional imaging scans alone. The researchers will study how the tracer travels through your body and where it is distributed. This study is the first time that the tracer will be used in patients undergoing surgery for prostate cancer.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center โ€” New York, New York
  • Weill Cornell Medicine โ€” New York, New York

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Phone: (646) 422-4360

Email: truongh1@mskcc.org

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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