Prostate cancer detection may soon be as simple as a urine test
NCT ID NCT02657863
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collected blood and urine samples from 61 men with prostate cancer and healthy volunteers to look for cancer DNA. The goal is to develop a non-invasive way to detect and track prostate cancer without needing a biopsy. Researchers compared genetic material from cancer patients to healthy individuals to find differences that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to a simple, non-invasive test to detect and monitor prostate cancer using blood or urine samples.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 61 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The approach is still experimental and may not prove reliable enough for clinical use.
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Conditions
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Johns Hopkins SKCCC
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States