Faster MRI for Prostate Cancer to Help Avoid Biopsies
Development of fast diffusion magnetic resonance fingerprinting of the prostate to avoid unnecessary biopsies
['FUNDING_R01'] · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11091477
This project aims to create a quicker and more accurate MRI scan for prostate cancer to help men avoid unnecessary biopsies.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11091477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Prostate cancer screening can lead to many unnecessary biopsies, causing discomfort and complications for men who don't have aggressive cancer. Current MRI methods are helpful but sometimes miss important details, leading to biopsies even when the risk is low. This project is working on a new, faster MRI technique that uses advanced imaging to better identify significant prostate cancer. The goal is to improve how we detect cancer and reduce the number of men who undergo biopsies they don't need.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Men who are at risk for prostate cancer or have suspicious findings on initial screening, but where current MRI results are uncertain, would be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with already confirmed high-risk prostate cancer or those who have no prostate cancer concerns may not directly benefit from this specific imaging improvement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new MRI technique could significantly reduce the number of men undergoing painful and risky prostate biopsies while still accurately identifying those who need treatment.
How similar studies have performed: While current MRI techniques are already used for prostate cancer screening, this project aims to improve upon their limitations, building on existing imaging principles.
Where this research is happening
CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES
- CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY — CLEVELAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KAYAT BITTENCOURT, LEONARDO — CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: KAYAT BITTENCOURT, LEONARDO
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.
Conditions: Cancers