Novel Synthetic T2W MR Imaging and Spin Parameter Mapping Techniques for Screening Prostate Cancer

April 10, 2026 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Novel Synthetic T2W MR Imaging and Spin Parameter Mapping Techniques for Prostate Cancer Without an Endorectal Coil

This clinical trial studies examines a 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compared to standard MRI imaging techniques in screening patients with prostate cancer. Diagnostic procedures, such as MRI, may help find and diagnose prostate cancer. Computer systems that allow doctors to create a 3-dimensional (3-D) picture of the tumor may help in planning.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To determine whether the image quality of the novel 3-dimensional (3D) T2-weighted imaging (T2W) synthetic imaging technique without endorectal coil is comparable to the 2-dimensional (2D) T2W imaging technique without endorectal coil.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE:

I. To evaluate the qualitative diagnostic quality of the T2W images provided by the novel 3D technique, as determined by subjective scoring by experienced readers.

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVE:

I. To investigate the feasibility of novel 3D synthetic imaging and multi-spin parameter mapping technique of prostate for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa).

OUTLINE:

Patients undergo 3D MRI imaging over 15 minutes with standard of care MRI or at a separate time.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

33

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • M D Anderson Cancer Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male, age >= 18
  • Untreated, biopsy-proven with intermediate and high-risk adenocarcinoma of the prostate
  • Patient is being considered for curative-intent treatment with radical prostatectomy
  • Patient has provided written informed consent for participation in this trial
  • Patient should be eligible for scanning on a 3T magnet

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Low-risk adenocarcinoma of prostate
  • Any prior therapy for prostate cancer
  • A history of other active malignancy within the last 2 years
  • Prostate cancer with significant sarcomatoid, spindle cell, or neuroendocrine small cell components
  • Cardiac pacemaker
  • Orthopedic hardware in the pelvis and spine
  • Claustrophobia

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Screening
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Screening (3D MRI)
Patients undergo 3D MRI imaging over 15 minutes with standard of care MRI or at a separate time.
Procedure: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Undergo 3D MRI
Other Names:
  • MRI
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan
  • Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance / Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • MR Imaging
  • MRI Scan
  • NMR Imaging
  • NMRI
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
To be assessed with scoring of quantitative image metrics in regions of prostate cancer and benign tissue
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Comparing the 2-dimensional (2D) T2W imaging technique without endorectal coil.

Scored from 1 to 5 with PI-RADS 1 indicating that csPCa is highly unlikely whereas a PI-RADS 5 score indicates that csPCa is highly likely to be present.
through study completion, an average of 1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tharakeswara Bathala, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

August 10, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 21, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 14, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

September 24, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 15, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 10, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2021-0273 (Other Identifier: M D Anderson Cancer Center)
  • NCI-2021-05282 (Registry Identifier: CTRP (Clinical Trial Reporting Program))

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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