A Comparison of TULSA Procedure vs. Radical Prostatectomy in Participants With Localized Prostate Cancer (NCT05027477)
Customized Ablation of the Prostate With the TULSA Procedure Against Radical Prostatectomy Treatment: a Randomized Controlled Trial for Localized Prostate Cancer (CAPTAIN)
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Men with localized, intermediate risk prostate cancer will be randomized to undergo either radical prostatectomy or the TULSA procedure, with a follow-up of 10 years in this multi-centered randomized control trial. This study will determine whether the TULSA procedure is as effective and more safe compared to radical prostatectomy.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Arizona State Urological Institute โ Chandler, Arizona
Age range: 40 Years to 80 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (22 Sites)
- Arizona State Urological Institute โ Chandler, Arizona
- East Valley Urological Center โ Mesa, Arizona
- Investigate MD โ Scottsdale, Arizona
- Atlantic Urology Medical Group โ Long Beach, California
- Urology Group of Southern California โ Los Angeles, California
- University of California, Los Angeles โ Los Angeles, California
- Comprehensive Urology Medical Group โ Los Angeles, California
- Alarcon Urology Center โ Montebello, California
- Pasadena Urological Medical Group โ Pasadena, California
- Stanford Cancer Center โ Stanford, California
- Yale Cancer Center โ New Haven, Connecticut
- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville โ Jacksonville, Florida
- Sarasota Memorial Health Care System โ Sarasota, Florida
- Indiana University โ Indianapolis, Indiana
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine โ Baltimore, Maryland
- Mayo Clinic โ Rochester, Minnesota
- Cleveland Clinic โ Cleveland, Ohio
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ Dallas, Texas
- The Urology Place โ San Antonio, Texas
- Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre โ London, Ontario
- Sunnybrook Research Institute โ Toronto, Ontario
- Turku University Hospital/TYKS โ Turku, Southwest Finland
๐ฐ 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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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.