Needle Localization During Prostate Brachytherapy Using Power Doppler Ultrasound

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Prostate Brachytherapy: High dose - rate (HDR) brachytherapy

Study summary

This study involves patients who are scheduled for standard care brachytherapy of focal tumours within the prostate, which is normally performed under standard 2-dimensional (2D) ultrasound guidance. The purpose of this study is the acquire power Doppler ultrasound while using a simple oscillator in physical contact with the end of a brachytherapy needle. The vibrations along the needle should be visible in the power Doppler ultrasound, helping to visualize the needle position within the anatomy.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Needle Trajectory — 1 month following data collection
  Intra-operative needle trajectories in B-mode and power Doppler ultrasound

Trial sites (1)

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