About this trial
To study a novel biopsy needle system for performing transperineal prostate biopsy. Prostate biopsy remains the standard approach for prostate cancer detection. While pre-biopsy MRI allows for targeting of visible lesions, systemic or 'off target' samples are recommended due to the well-recognized risk of undegrading and under sampling with current commercially available needles. The SureCore plus single-use biopsy needle produces a more intact tissue core with a same caliber 18g needle with \~21% more tissue per core in pre-clinical studies. This research study will determine if a new biopsy needle designed to produce more robust tissue cores per sample can improve detection and characterization of prostate cancer.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patient older than age of 18 undergoing prostate biopsy
Disqualifiers
Unable to consent
Any comorbidity that, in the opinion of the investigator, could compromise protocol objectives
Prisoners
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Comparison of Biopsy Needle Types for Prostate Biopsy