Using MRI and AI to detect significant prostate cancers

Detection of ISUP≥2 Prostate Cancers Using Multiparametric MRI: Prospective Multicenter Comparison of the PI-RADS Score and an Artificial Intelligence System

NA · Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT04732156

This study is testing a new artificial intelligence system to see if it can better detect significant prostate cancers in patients suspected of having the disease compared to the current MRI scoring method.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment420 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexMale
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon (other)
Locations17 sites (Bordeaux and 16 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04732156 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to improve the detection of significant prostate cancers (ISUP ≥2) by comparing the effectiveness of the PI-RADS score with a newly developed artificial intelligence system. Patients suspected of having prostate cancer will undergo multiparametric MRI followed by targeted biopsies. The study will create a multicenter cohort to evaluate the performance of the AI system across different MRI machines and institutions, addressing the challenge of variability in MRI image quality. The goal is to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary biopsies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are men over 18 years old with a clinical suspicion of prostate cancer who are scheduled for a multiparametric MRI before their first or subsequent biopsies.

Not a fit: Patients who have previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer or have had recent biopsies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate detection of significant prostate cancers, potentially reducing the number of unnecessary biopsies and improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using AI for medical imaging, but this specific approach of combining AI with multiparametric MRI for prostate cancer detection is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Men over 18 years of age
* Patient with clinical suspicion of prostate cancer referred for a multiparametric MRI of the prostate before a first series of biopsies or before new biopsies after one or more series of negative biopsies
* PSA ≤ 30 ng / ml
* Clinical stage ≤ T2c
* Affiliation or beneficiary of a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

* Men over 80 years of age
* PSA\> 30 ng / ml
* Stage T3 or T4 on digital rectal examination
* Previous prostate biopsy performed within 12 months
* History of prostate cancer diagnosed by biopsy or endourethral resection.
* History of pelvic radiotherapy regardless of the cause.
* History of total or focal treatment for prostate cancer.
* History of hormone therapy
* MRI performed more than 3 months before biopsy
* Prostate MRI performed on a machine other than the center's machines accredited for the study.
* Presence of a hip prosthesis
* Contraindication to performing an MRI
* Contraindication to performing prostate biopsy
* Patient subject to a legal protection measure or deprived of liberty
* Subject participating or having participated in interventional medical research with an exclusion period still in progress
* Misunderstanding of the French language

Where this trial is running

Bordeaux and 16 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.

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Conditions: Prostate Cancer, prostate cancer, MRI, Artificial Intelligence, Computer-aided diagnosis system, Prostate biopsy

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.