Clinical Trials

MR-Guided Cryoablation of Prostate Bed Recurrences

Location:

Rochester,  MN

Trial status:

Open for Enrollment

Why is this study being done?

The purpose of this research is to see if MR-guided cryoablation can effectively treat prostate tumor recurrences.

Who is eligible to participate?

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients with "biopsy proven" soft tissue tumor recurrences of prostate fossa

- Surgery is not a desirable alternative therapy at the time of enrollment

- Radiation therapy has failed or not indicated or can be safely postponed

- Tumor size is < 5 cm at its largest diameter

- Tumor does not encompass the rectal wall or external urethral sphincter

- Performance status is ECOG 2 or better in adults

- Patient is able to undergo MRI

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with pacemaker or defibrillator

Last updated: 12/04/2012

NCT ID:

NCT01727284