Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

Comparing a new biopsy needle to standard methods for prostate cancer detection

Official title: Comparison of BARD Max Core 18g Needle With Uro1 SUREcore 18g Needle in Targeted Prostate Biopsies

Run by University of California, Davis · NCT06907446 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new biopsy needle to see if it can help doctors find prostate cancer better than the usual methods for men who need a prostate biopsy.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sacramento, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 1, 2025
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2027
Study endsDecember 1, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06907446 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are men over the age of 18 who are scheduled to undergo a prostate biopsy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to consent or have significant comorbidities that may interfere with the study's objectives may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a novel biopsy needle system designed for transperineal prostate biopsies, aiming to enhance the detection of prostate cancer. The new SureCore needle is expected to provide more intact tissue cores and increase the amount of tissue collected per sample compared to standard needles. By comparing the effectiveness of this new needle against traditional methods, the research seeks to determine if it can improve cancer detection rates and characterization. Participants will be men over 18 years old who are scheduled for a prostate biopsy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved detection and characterization of prostate cancer, potentially enhancing patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient older than age of 18 undergoing prostate biopsy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to consent
* Any comorbidity that, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise protocol objectives
* Prisoners

Where it's running

  • UC Davis Departments of Urologic Oncology
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.