๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

CEST for Prostate Biopsy (NCT07785024)

Advanced Metabolic MRI to Refine Targeted Prostate Biopsy

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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

Samples of prostate tissue acquired by biopsy to determine whether there is cancer will sometimes not find cancer that is present. Conventionally, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to identify 12 areas to biopsy. We will use an advanced MRI method called magnetization transfer (MT) and chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) imaging to suggest two additional biopsy location. Our objectives are to determine 1) whether MT/CEST MRI can aid in the detection prostate cancer and 2) whether MT/CEST MRI can aid conventional MRI in risk stratification and to decide whether targeted prostate biopsy is justified.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Biopsy-Guided Therapy Selection (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (416) 480-5725

Email: greg.stanisz@utoronto.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

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.

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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