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Gene hunt aims to unlock prostate cancer secrets

NCT ID NCT00868803

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Lahey Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at tissue and blood samples from men with and without prostate cancer to find genetic changes linked to the disease. Researchers hope to learn what causes prostate cancer at the molecular level. The goal is to use this knowledge to develop better screening tests and treatments in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward better screening tests or new treatments for prostate cancer.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study focused on understanding, not testing a therapy. It may not directly lead to new treatments.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 5,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Start date

Apr 1995

Expected to finish

Apr 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

patients diagnosed with prostate cancer patients undergoing surgery for suspected prostate cancer but have negative biopsy healthy volunteers - blood sample only

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed prostate cancer undergoing prostatectomy * Suspicion of prostate cancer undergoing biopsy - negative biopsy * Health volunteer (control group) - blood sample for PSA Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not fitting the inclusion criteria

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Prostate cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahey Clinic

    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States

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