Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for MRI-guided Bone Marrow Biopsies of Prostate Cancer Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: MRI-guided Bone Marrow Biopsies of Prostate Cancer Patients

Official Title: MRI-guided Bone Marrow Biopsies of Advanced CaP Patients

Study ID: NCT00165386

Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Interventions

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Bone Marrow Biopsy

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to target lesions of the prostate in the bone and to biopsy these lesions using MRI to identify the areas.

Detailed Description: * This study involves a one-time, MRI-guided bone marrow biopsy. Prior to this procedure, patients will need to have a bone scan performed within the last three months and a PSA blood test drawn within one month of registration to the study. * Patients are also required to participate in the DFCI research study "Collection of Specimens and Clinical Data for Patients with Prostate Cancer or at High Risk for Prostate Cancer".