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Prospective Phase II Validation of the Performance of a Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Radiotracer for Positron Emission Tomography-Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance (PET-mpMR) Imaging to Target Prostate Biopsy Via Transrectal Ultrasound (TRUS) -Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Fusion Technique
This phase II trial evaluates an imaging technique called 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 positron emission tomography (PET)-multiparametric (mp) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in identifying tumor tissue in men suspected to have prostate cancer. This clinical trial also seeks to determine if the abnormal tissue identified during imaging represents the tumor tissue removed during transrectal ultrasound-magnetic resonance imaging (TRUS-MR) fusion biopsy of the prostate. PET is an established imaging technique that utilizes small amounts of radioactivity attached to very minimal amounts of tracer, in the case of this research, 18F-rhPSMA-7.3. Because some tumors take up 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 it can be seen with PET. MRI uses radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can show the difference between normal and diseased tissue. Standard of care imaging for prostate cancer includes mpMRI, which is the combination of multiple magnetic resonance techniques, including diffusion weighted imaging, dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging, and spectroscopy, to achieve an image that will allow for better identification of tumor size and location, as well as possibly identifying tumor spread and aggressiveness. However, mpMRI may not be as effective in identifying prostate tumors that are clinically significant. A TRUS-MR biopsy involves using both ultrasound and MRI scans to locate abnormal areas in the prostate. An 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 PET-mpMRI may be more effective than mpMRI alone in identifying tumor tissue and may increase the accuracy of TRUS-MRI fusion biopsies in men suspected of having prostate cancer.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 1Male subjects aged \> 18 years
- 2Patients with suspected prostate cancer who will have prostate biopsy for confirmation
- 3Ability to lie still for MRI scanning
- 4Patients must be able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- 1Documented acute prostatitis, symptomatic or severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or urinary tract infections
- 2Patients with contraindications for MRI including implantable pace makers, cochlear implants
- 3Patients with uni- or bilateral hip prosthesis
- 4Subjects with other significant medical conditions that would create unacceptable prostate biopsy risk, compromise retention on study or compromise study related assessments
- 5Prostate biopsy within 4 weeks prior to entry on this study in which inflammation might affect PET-mpMR result
- 6Is determined by the Investigator that the patient is clinically unsuitable for the study
- 7Is incapable of understanding the language in which the information for the patient is given
- 8Participation in a concurrent clinical trial or in another trial within the past 30 days
Locations
1 site participating in this study
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
David M. Schuster, MD, FACR