Transperineal laser treatment for prostate cancer
Official title: Transperineal Laser Ablation Treatment for Prostate Cancer Registry: a Retrospective and Multicenter Evaluation
Run by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · NCT05163197 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how safe and effective a new laser treatment for localized prostate cancer is, by gathering information from patients who have tried it.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Amsterdam) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2021 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | December 20, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT05163197 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are males with histologically confirmed localized prostate cancer who have undergone TPLA treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years old will not benefit from this study as they do not meet the eligibility criteria.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational registry collects data on the safety and feasibility of transperineal laser ablation (TPLA) for treating localized prostate cancer. The study aims to evaluate functional and oncological outcomes while determining baseline patient characteristics in a multicenter cohort. By analyzing data from patients who have undergone TPLA, the registry seeks to provide insights into the long-term effectiveness of this minimally invasive focal therapy compared to standard radical treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a safer and more effective treatment option for prostate cancer, potentially preserving patients' quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While pilot studies have shown TPLA to be safe and feasible, the long-term outcomes remain largely unknown, indicating this is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male, histological-confirmed disease of localized prostate cancer, TPLA treatment for PCa is performed Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years
Where it's running
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Amsterdam University Medical Centers
Amsterdam, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: J. R. Oddens, MD, PhD — Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: L. A. van Riel, MD
- Email: l.a.vanriel@amsterdamumc.nl
- Phone: +31 6 50 06 30 94
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.