Can we predict prostate Cancer's next move? researchers dig into decades of data

NCT ID NCT03912883

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study analyzes medical records and biopsy samples from 3,350 men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer between 1990 and 2006. The goal is to identify biological, pathological, and clinical markers that can predict how the disease will progress. By understanding these factors, doctors may be able to better tailor treatment and monitoring for future patients.

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 better predict which prostate cancers are likely to be aggressive, leading to more personalized treatment plans.

What could go wrong

This is a retrospective analysis of old data, not a controlled trial. The findings may not apply to today's patients or treatments, and no new therapy is being tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.