Outcomes after HIFU ablation for localized prostate cancer

A Single-center Observational Study of Clinical Outcomes of Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Undergoing HIFU Therapy

Observational NYU Langone Health · NCT07203482

See if HIFU affects cancer control and urinary and sexual function in men with localized prostate cancer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages40 Years to 95 Years
SexMale
SponsorNYU Langone Health Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Brooklyn, New York and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT07203482 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project will prospectively collect clinical and patient-reported outcome data from men who undergo focal high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) ablation for localized prostate cancer at participating sites. Collected data will include treatment-related complications, oncologic outcomes (such as PSA trends and biopsy results), and urinary and sexual function measured with validated instruments over long-term follow-up. Cases performed by study sub-investigators at NYU Langone locations will be entered into a standardized database to identify predictors of complications, oncologic control, and functional outcomes. The longitudinal dataset is intended to inform future research and help clinicians counsel patients about expected outcomes after focal HIFU.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Men aged 40–95 with clinically localized, focal prostate cancer confined to the prostate on MRI and biopsy (typically Gleason 6 or 7) who choose focal HIFU and can provide consent are the intended participants.

Not a fit: Men with metastatic disease, men who choose other treatments, or those unwilling or unable to give consent would not be candidates and are unlikely to benefit from this data collection.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this database could help doctors better predict complications and functional outcomes after focal HIFU, improving patient selection and counseling.

How similar studies have performed: Prior observational series and registries report promising oncologic and functional results with focal HIFU, but high-quality prospective long-term data using validated outcome instruments remain limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Males, ages 40-95
* Evidence of focal prostate cancer confined to the prostate based on MRI imaging and prostate biopsy
* Patients with clinically localized prostate cancer (no evidence for or concern for metastatic spread of cancer outside of the prostate) that select focal HIFU prostate ablation as their treatment option will be offered inclusion into this prospective data collection research database.
* Patients who have early (Gleason 6 or 7), low grade cancer that is confined to the prostate.
* Willing and able to provide consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients that are not diagnosed with prostate cancer.
* Patients that are diagnosed with clinically localized prostate cancer, but select other tratment options as their desired treatment.
* Patients that are not willing or are not able to give consent.

Where this trial is running

Brooklyn, New York and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Prostate Cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.