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A study using a quick scan to spot prostate cancer early (ReIMAGINE Prostate Cancer Screening)

Overview

Cancer types:

Prostate cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study looked at using an MRI scan to check for abnormal areas in the prostate that might be cancer.

It was for men who:

  • had not been diagnosed with prostate cancer

  • were between 50 and 75 years old

This study was supported by Cancer Research UK. It was open for people to join between 2019 and 2021. The team published the results in 2023.

Recruitment start: 17 October 2019

Recruitment end: 8 January 2021

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Caroline Moore Professor Mark Emberton

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

Medical Research Council (MRC)

University College London (UCL)

Last reviewed: 10 Mar 2025

CRUK internal database number: 16325

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