Improving needle placement in prostate cancer biopsies using advanced imaging technology
Physician Assistance Technology in Image-guided Robotic Intervention of Prostate
This study is looking at new ways to use advanced MRI technology to help doctors place needles more accurately during prostate biopsies, making it easier to find and diagnose prostate cancer for men who need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10883553 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accuracy of needle placement during prostate biopsies by utilizing advanced multi-parametric MRI techniques. Traditional biopsy methods often fail to target suspicious lesions, leading to missed diagnoses. The study evaluates new MRI-targeted biopsy approaches, including in-bore MRI-guided and TRUS-guided MRI-fusion biopsies, to improve detection rates of clinically significant prostate cancer. By addressing the challenges of needle deflection and placement precision, the research aims to optimize biopsy outcomes and reduce complications.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men undergoing prostate biopsies who may be at risk for prostate cancer.
Not a fit: Patients who have already been diagnosed with prostate cancer and are not undergoing biopsy procedures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate prostate cancer diagnoses and better treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with MRI-targeted biopsy approaches, indicating potential for significant advancements in prostate cancer diagnosis.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hata, Nobuhiko — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hata, Nobuhiko
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.