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The trained AI algorithms were embedded into proprietary structured reporting software. Before prostate biopsy, the MR images of patients in the AI-cTB group were uploaded to the AI software. The prostate gland and suspicious lesions were annotated and highlighted by AI software. The urologists who were blinded to the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) and MRI reports read the AI findings at their discretion and then conducted 3-5 core TB at each suspicious lesion, followed by 12 core SB. If there was no suspicious lesion detected by the AI, only SB would be performed.

For patients in the cTB group, the MR images and reports were viewed by urologists preceding the biopsy. Then 3-5 core cTB were performed, followed by 12 core SB. In patients with negative MRI findings, only SB was performed. When urologists performed biopsies, ultrasound technicians and radiologists were present to provide necessary assistance.

Before prostate biopsy, the MR images of patients in the AI-cTB group were uploaded to the AI software. Then the images with suspicious lesions highlighted by AI software were viewed by urologists. Biopsies were performed under the guidance of TRUS through the transrectal or transperineal route.

MRI-AI guided cognitive prostate targeted biopsy

Before prostate biopsy, the MR images and reports were viewed by urologists preceding the biopsy. Biopsies were performed under the guidance of TRUS through the transrectal or transperineal route.

Routine cognitive prostate targeted biopsy

Yi LIU

Baowei Zhang

The goal of this multicenter clinical trial is to compare the cancer detection rates of MRI artificial intelligence-guided cTB (AI-cTB) and routine cTB, and explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does AI-cTB promote the accurate diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in developing the best scheme of prostate biopsy? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in predicting the pathological results of prostate targeted biopsy? What's the generalizability of the MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system?

Researchers will compare the cancer detection rates of AI-cTB and routine cTB to explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB.

Participants will:

Receive AI-cTB or routine cTB.

Cognitive fusion MRI-guided targeted biopsy (cTB) has been widely used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). However, cTB relies heavily on the operator's experience and confidence in MRI readings. Our previously single-center RCT has demonstrated the effectiveness of accurately detecting clinically significant PCa (csPCa). The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the cancer detection rates of MRI artificial intelligence-guided cTB (AI-cTB) and routine cTB, and explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB. This multicenter RCT aims to further validate the ability of MRI artificial intelligence in different institutions and investigate the generalizability of the MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does AI-cTB promote the accurate diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in developing the best scheme of prostate biopsy? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in predicting the pathological results of prostate targeted biopsy? What's the generalizability of the MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system? This multicenter RCT compared the csPCa detection rates of the AI-cTB and routine cTB. Participants were prospectively enrolled at Peking University First Hospital (Beijing, China), Beijing Miyun District Hospital (Beijing, China), and Shanghai East Hospital (Shanghai, China) from May 2024 to April 2025.

Participants were randomly allocated to AI-cTB group and routine cTB group. Researchers will compare the cancer detection rates of AI-cTB and routine cTB to explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB.

Participants will:

Receive AI-cTB or routine cTB.

Comparison of MRI Artificial Intelligence-guided cTB Versus Routine cTB in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Comparison of MRI Artificial Intelligence-guided Cognitive Fusion-targeted Biopsy Versus Routine Cognitive Fusion-targeted Prostate Biopsy in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

csPCa was defined as PCa with a grade group \> 2 or GS ≥ 7. The reference standard was the pathological results of the combination of TB (AI-cTB or cTB) and SB.

The PCa detection rate for targeted biopsy (TB) and TB combined with systematic biopsy (SB).

The Gleason score was reported by senior uropathologists according to the Standards of Reporting for MRI Targeted Biopsy Studies (START) criteria and interpreted according to the recommendations of the International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) Grade Group.

The overall grade was assigned based on the part with the highest Gleason score according to the recommendations of the ISUP

Peking University First Hospital

Associate chief physician

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the cancer detection rates of MRI artificial intelligence-guided cTB (AI-cTB) and routine cTB, and explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does AI-cTB promote the accurate diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in developing the best scheme of prostate biopsy? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in predicting the pathological results of prostate targeted biopsy?

Researchers will compare the cancer detection rates of AI-cTB and routine cTB to explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB.

Participants will:

Receive AI-cTB or routine cTB.

Cognitive fusion MRI-guided targeted biopsy (cTB) has been widely used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa). However, cTB relies heavily on the operator's experience and confidence in MRI readings. The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the cancer detection rates of MRI artificial intelligence-guided cTB (AI-cTB) and routine cTB, and explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does AI-cTB promote the accurate diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in developing the best scheme of prostate biopsy? What's the value of prostate MRI artificial intelligence assistant diagnosis system in predicting the pathological results of prostate targeted biopsy?

This prospective, single-institution RCT compared the csPCa detection rates of the AI-cTB and routine cTB. Participants were prospectively enrolled at Peking University First Hospital (Beijing, China) from August 2023 to July 2024. Participants were randomly allocated to AI-cTB group and routine cTB group.

Researchers will compare the cancer detection rates of AI-cTB and routine cTB to explore the added value of using AI for the guidance of cTB.

Participants will:

Receive AI-cTB or routine cTB.

Comparison of MRI AI-cTB Versus Routine cTB in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparison of MRI Artificial Intelligence-guided Cognitive Fusion-targeted Biopsy Versus Routine Cognitive Fusion-targeted Prostate Biopsy in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

The PCa detection rate for targeted biopsy (TB) and TB combined with systematic biopsy (SB)

The overall grade was assigned based on the part with the highest Gleason score according to the recommendations of the ISUP.

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization	Link
Comparison of MRI Artificial Intelligence-guided cTB Versus Routine cTB in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis	NCT06392737	Prostate Cancer	MRI-AI guided c... Routine cogniti...	45 Years - 85 Years	Peking University First Hospital
Comparison of MRI AI-cTB Versus Routine cTB in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial	NCT06362291	Prostate Cancer	MRI-AI guided c... Routine cogniti...	45 Years - 85 Years	Peking University First Hospital

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