Prostatic Magnetic Resonance Elastography: Clinical Translational Study

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate prostate MRE in patients with elevated PSA or abnormal diagnostic MRI undergoing in-bore MRI guided prostate biopsy where we will compare the MRE findings to the biopsy core positions and prior diagnostic imaging; to evaluate prostate MRE in native prostate cancer patients undergoing MR guided focal cryoablation where we will perform MRE prior to the cryoablation treatment and after the final ablation where we will compare pre-treatment MRE to post-treatment MRE images; to evaluate prostate MRE in recurrent prostate cancer patients undergoing MR guided focal ablation where we will perform MRE prior to the cryoablation treatment and after the final cryoablation where we will compare pre-treatment MRE to post-treatment MRE images.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Only males  

  • Presenting for MR guided biopsy or ablation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindication to MR imaging

  • Urethral stricture

  • Current urinary tract infection or positive Gram stain of the urine

  • Artificial urinary sphincter

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 02/02/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

David Woodrum, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Desirae Howe-Clayton

5072550111

howe.desirae@mayo.edu

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