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Randomized Trial of HIFU vs. Cryo for Prostate Cancer

Randomized Prospective Trial of Focal Therapy (HIFU vs Cryo) for Early Stage Unifocal Prostate Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06929065
Acronym
KPFT
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-04-15
Start date
2023-04-01
Completion date
2025-02-01
Last updated
2025-04-15

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Conditions

Cryoablation, HIFU, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Stage I, Prostate Cancer Stage II

Brief summary

HIFU has been FDA approved and is widely utilized across the United States and Europe for the treatment of prostate cancer. Despite this, HIFU has not been offered within SCPMG until now due to growing patient demand. We have offered cryoablation. This pilot study will determine the efficacy of HIFU vs. cryoablation focal therapy for early stage prostate cancer within SCPMG. We hope to elucidate whether outcomes are similar between the two modalities.

Detailed description

All men presenting with elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) will be required to undergo an initial multiparametric MRI (MRI) and 14 core systematic biopsy. Decipher genomic testing will be run on all prostate cancer specimens. 48 men with with unifocal low-intermediate risk prostate cancer (clinical stage T1-T2, Gleason group 1-2) prostate cancer will be offered focal therapy vs. conventional therapy (surgery or radiation) via shared decision making. Those who elect focal therapy (FT) will be enrolled and randomized 1:1 to HIFU or cryoablation. Men with negative biopsy, multifocal disease, or unfavorable intermediate risk or higher disease will be excluded and offered standard therapy (surgery or radiation). Following treatment, mpMRI and biopsy will be performed at 3mo. Baseline, 3mo, 6mo and 12mo post-treatment PSA will be obtained. In field and out of field cancer recurrence will be determined. Baseline and 3mo American Urologic Association Symptom Score (AUAss) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) will be recorded as well as any treatment related side-effects or complications. SpaceOAR hydrogel will be utilized for all posterior lesions.

Interventions

PROCEDUREHIFU vs Cryoablation

HIFU vs cryoablation

Sponsors

Kaiser Permanente
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Randomized prospective open-label

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
40 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. All men age 40 or older with Gleason group 1 or 2 prostate cancer involving a single or adjacent sextants 2. PSA \< 10 3. mpMRI without extracapsular extension or seminal vesicle invasion (non-focal MRI or organ confined) 4. mpMRI which is either nonfocal or concordant with biopsy.

Exclusion criteria

1. Gleason group 3 or higher 2. Multifocal disease 3. mpMRI with ECE or SVI 4. PSA \> 10 5. Active anorectal disease 6. Age \> 80

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
In-field cancer persistence3 monthsMRI and biopsy results

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
AUAss change from baselinemonth 3, month 6, month 12, month 24Change in urination over
IIEF change from baselinemonth 3, month 6, month 12, month 24Change in sexual function over time
Complications and satisfactionmonth 3, month 6, month 12, month 24
PSAmonth 3, month 6, month 12, month 24PSA change over time

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026