Clinical Trial

Needle Localization During Prostate Brachytherapy Using Power Doppler Ultrasound

Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated March 28, 2025 (before its estimated August 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This study involves patients who are scheduled for standard care brachytherapy of focal tumours within the prostate, which is normally performed under standard 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound guidance. The purpose of this study is the acquire power Doppler ultrasound while using a simple oscillator in physical contact with the end of a brachytherapy needle. The vibrations along the needle should be visible in the power Doppler ultrasound, helping to visualize the needle position within the anatomy.
Protocol Amendment History 7 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 7 times since 2019-02-28; most recent amendment 2025-03-24.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2020-03-11
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT03861507
Lead Sponsor Western University, Canada
Conditions Prostate Cancer
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2020-03-04
Primary Completion 2025-08 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-03-28