A new surgical technique to reduce side effects of prostate cancer surgery
Pelvic fascia spARing radical prostatectomy TrIAL (PARTIAL)
This study is looking at a new type of prostate cancer surgery that aims to reduce long-term side effects like urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, and it's for men who are considering surgery for prostate cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10925145 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel surgical approach called pelvic fascia-sparing radical prostatectomy (PFS-RP) aimed at minimizing long-term side effects associated with traditional prostate cancer surgery. By preserving critical support structures and nerves during the procedure, the study seeks to reduce the incidence of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, which are common complications of standard radical prostatectomy. The research will involve a multi-center, randomized controlled trial to gather robust data on the effectiveness of this technique compared to conventional methods. Patients will be monitored for various outcomes, including quality of life and oncologic endpoints, over an extended follow-up period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer who are considering radical prostatectomy as a treatment option.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced prostate cancer or those who are not candidates for surgery may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for prostate cancer patients by reducing debilitating side effects associated with surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous smaller studies have shown promising results with the pelvic fascia-sparing technique, but this research aims to validate those findings in a larger, more rigorous trial.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hu, Jim — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Hu, Jim
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.