Prostate cancer disparities: uncovering the hidden drivers
NCT ID NCT07690579
First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates why Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer compared to White men. Researchers will survey 350 men who are scheduled for prostate removal surgery and review their medical records. The goal is to identify social, structural, lifestyle, and genetic factors that contribute to these disparities.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify key factors driving prostate cancer disparities and point toward ways to reduce them.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear causes, and results may not lead to direct changes in care.
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Conditions
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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