Can your genes predict prostate cancer spread?
NCT ID NCT00937586
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows nearly 2,000 men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer to see if certain genes increase the risk of the cancer spreading. Researchers will analyze genetic markers to better predict who might face more aggressive disease. The goal is to improve early detection of high-risk cases, not to test a new treatment.
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 could help doctors identify men at higher risk for aggressive prostate cancer, leading to earlier and more personalized monitoring or treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly change patient care, and genetic links found may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States