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Quantifying Needle Deflection and Tissue Deformation in Transperineal Interstitial Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy: A Basis for Development of Next-Generation Implant Technique


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18 Years
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Open (Enrolling)
Male
Prostate Cancer

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Trial Information

Quantifying Needle Deflection and Tissue Deformation in Transperineal Interstitial Permanent Prostate Brachytherapy: A Basis for Development of Next-Generation Implant Technique


Inclusion Criteria:



- Prostate cancer

- Treated with prostate brachytherapy at the Cross Cancer Institute

- Low and intermediate risk prostate cancer

- ambulatory patients

- stable medical condition

- Over 18 years of age

- Capable of giving informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any hormonal therapy

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Prospective

Principal Investigator

Nawaid Usmani, MD, FRCPC

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

University of Alberta

Authority:

Canada: Health Canada

Study ID:

25837

NCT ID:

NCT01437085

Start Date:

October 2011

Completion Date:

January 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Needle deflection
  • Prostate Deformation
  • Prostate Brachytherapy
  • Needles
  • Prostatic Neoplasms

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