Clinical trial · Observational
MRI Temperature Mapping of the Prostate and Urogenital Pelvis Cooled by an Endorectal Balloon
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Temperature Mapping of the Prostate and Urogenital Pelvis Cooled by an Endorectal Balloon
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- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction are potential side effects for men undergoing the successful removal of the cancerous prostate via surgery. Hypothermic cooling via the investigational Endorectal Cooling Balloon has been shown by our group to significantly reduce long term urinary incontinence and may reduce sexual dysfunction in men after robotic prostatectomy, and improve the patient's long term quality of life (QOL). However before successful translation of the endorectal balloon can proceed into the world wide usage, we must understand: 1. How effectively the tissues for continence and sexual function are cooled within the pelvis. 2. What is the capacity of vascularized structures (i.e. the neurovascular bundle) to 'cool sink' or diminish the effective cooling and 3. Determine if the endorectal balloon can be re-designed for improved QOL outcomes in men. This research study marries two new techniques of Thermal MRI imaging and Endorectal cooling for prostate cancer surgery. MRI is non-invasive. A simple confirmation of effective hypothermic cooling can be achieved by novel MRI thermal mapping of the cooling gradient as it comprehensively sweeps through the rectum across the urogenital pelvis. MRI with temperature adaptive software can accurately map these gradients with non-invasive technique, and answer formidable questions of the effectiveness of hypothermic cooling of the prostate and its direct translation into improved continence and sexual function after surgery. The purpose of this research study is to use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Thermal MRI with subjects who will receive the investigational endorectal cooling balloon to help further understand how the cooling balloon works, which may translate to other uses in the future, including the diagnosis of patients at a high risk of developing prostate cancer.
Conditions
Conditions (4)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erectile Dysfunction | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Hypothermia | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Prostate Cancer | Malignant Prostate Neoplasm | CURATED_EXACT | 0.92 |
| Urinary Incontinence | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (0)
Data not yet available
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- label
- MRI Mapping Group
- description
- After Subjects arrive at the MRI facility, subjects will fill out a medical questionnaire that will be used to determine whether a MRI study can be performed. The investigators will determine whether there are any problems that make the subject not suitable for participating in this study.
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Describe cooling based on MRI thermal mapping in terms a) change in temperature over time at 5 locations and by b) thermal map of tissue volume at various time points
- timeFrame
- One session MRI thermal mapping
- description
- During pre and post hypothermia, initial temperatures will be measured simultaneously on five 3-mm-thick image slices that covered the target. The thermometry scan can be repeated every 6 s. Tissue temperature map is measured by magnetic resonance thermometry (echo planar imaging with multiphase; field of view: 25 × 25 cm; matrix 256 × 256; number of excitations: 1; repetition time: 545 ms; echo time: 20 ms; flip angle: 20°; slice thickness: 3 mm); (b) a thermal map of the tissue volume will be superimposed on the anatomical image.
Secondary outcomes (1)
- measure
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Male
- Minimum age
- 21 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: 1. A male older than 21 years of age and under age of 80 who does not have prostate cancer and is not enrolled in UCI HS# 2008-6397 (2 male adults to test the MR Temperature Mapping calibration). a. CONTROLS: Option for two non-cancer adult male volunteers \> 21 years old, to test MR Temperature Mapping calibration. These men are not scheduled for / will not undergo the prostatectomy and related thermometry MRI. 2. A male older than 40 years of age who has confirmed prostate cancer and has decided to receive prostatectomy; and have enrolled in UCI HS# 2008-6397 or will be receiving the Endorectal Cooling balloon outside of UCI HS# 2008-6397 as part of a compassionate use. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Have implanted prosthetic heart valves, pacemaker, neuro-stimulation devices, surgical clips (hemostatic clips) or other metallic implants, 2. Have engaged in occupations or activities which may cause accidental lodging of ferromagnetic materials, or have imbedded metal fragments from military activities, 3. Have a history of renal disease and determined by the doctor not suitable for receiving injection of MR contrast agent, 4. Unable to lie down still for 60 minutes. 5. Woman or minor
References
Publications (4)
- BACKGROUNDFinley DS, Osann K, Skarecky D, Ahlering TE. Hypothermic nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: rationale, feasibility, and effect on early continence. Urology. 2009 Apr;73(4):691-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.09.085. Epub 2009 Feb 28. PMID 19250660
- BACKGROUNDFinley DS, Osann K, Chang A, Santos R, Skarecky D, Ahlering TE. Hypothermic robotic radical prostatectomy: impact on continence. J Endourol. 2009 Sep;23(9):1443-50. doi: 10.1089/end.2009.0411. PMID 19698020
- BACKGROUNDFinley DS, Chang A, Morales B, Osann K, Skarecky D, Ahlering T. Impact of regional hypothermia on urinary continence and potency after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. J Endourol. 2010 Jul;24(7):1111-6. doi: 10.1089/end.2010.0122. PMID 20624082
- BACKGROUNDLiss MA, Skarecky D, Morales B, Ahlering TE. The application of regional hypothermia using transrectal cooling during radical prostatectomy: mitigation of surgical inflammatory damage to preserve continence. J Endourol. 2012 Dec;26(12):1553-7. doi: 10.1089/end.2012.0345. Epub 2012 Nov 15. PMID 23153199