Genetic screening may spare Low-Risk veterans from unnecessary prostate biopsies
NCT ID NCT05926102
First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a genetic test can better identify which men ages 55-69 are at risk for serious prostate cancer and which are not. Current screening methods often lead to unnecessary biopsies. The goal is to see if using genetic information can help high-risk men get needed treatment while helping low-risk men avoid extra procedures. About 5,000 male Veterans will take part.
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