Improving Prostate Lesion Classification and Development of a PI-RADS 3 Classifier

November 2, 2023 updated by: Dr. Panagiota Manava, Paracelsus Medical University

Improving Prostate Lesion Classification and Diagnostic Accuracy Using Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Evaluation and Development of a PI-RADS 3 Classifier

The investigators propose an AI methodology combining machine learning, histological results and expert image interpretation for the development of a PI-RADS 3 classifier.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Prostate cancer is the most common carcinoma in male patients in Western industrialized countries. Multiparametric prostate MRI (mpMRI) can select patients who may be potential candidates for biopsy. In this study, the investigators present a comprehensive methodology that evaluates a multitude of AI algorithms and assesses their performance on a large and high-quality dataset, aiming to generate an efficient model and develop a PI-RADS 3 classifier. By combining the power of machine learning with the information provided by mpMRI, histopathological results as well as expert image interpretation, the investigators attempt to improve the diagnostic accuracy, which in the future my lead to more informed clinical decisions and reduce unnecessary biopsies.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

173

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

      • Nuernberg, Germany
        • Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum Nuernberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Germany

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

the study population will be patients of a primary care clinic

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Only patients with a clinical indication for mp prostate MRI will be included in this prospective study.
  2. No allergies to GBCA

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Contraindications for MRI

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
experimental
experimental: patients with a condition
control group
control group: patients without condition

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Normalized Quantitative Signal - Intensity - Measurements with Region of Interest drawn in specific T2-weighted axial MRI Images
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 3 years
Regions of interest for quantitative signal intensity measurements will be drawn in various prostate lesions, the size of the region of interest will depend on the target structure. Image analysis will be performed on a PACS workstation. Signal intensity will be measured and normalized, therefore no units needed.
through study completion, an average of 3 years
Quantitative Signal - Intensity - Measurements with Region of Interest in specific in Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) axial MRI Images
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 3 years
Regions of interest for signal intensity measurements will be drawn in various prostate lesions, the size of the region of interest will depend on the target structure. Signal intensity will be measured and normalized in mm2/s
through study completion, an average of 3 years
Quantitative Signal - Intensity - Measurements with Region of Interest in specific in high b-value (800, 1500, 4000) axial MRI Images
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 3 years
Regions of interest for signal intensity measurements will be drawn in various prostate lesions, the size of the region of interest will depend on the target structure. Signal intensity will be measured and normalized in mm2/s
through study completion, an average of 3 years
Signal - Intensity - Measurements with Region of Interest in specific dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI Images
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 3 years
Regions of interest for signal intensity measurements will be drawn in various prostate lesions, the size of the region of interest will depend on the target structure. Signal intensity will be measured and normalized. Image analysis will be performed on a PACS workstation. The original Time inteisity curves are transformed in relative enhancement curves. Thus, they are normalized with respect to first point in time and represent the percentage increase compared to the time before contrast arrival, no units needed.
through study completion, an average of 3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Study Director: Michael M. Lell, Prof. Dr. med., Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Klinikum Nuernberg, Paracelsus Medical University, Germany

Publications and helpful links

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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)

January 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

August 24, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 24, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 2, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

November 3, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 3, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 2, 2023

Last Verified

November 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

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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