New study aims to predict hidden aggressive prostate cancer before surgery

NCT ID NCT02189486

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study gathered medical information and samples from 382 men with low-grade prostate cancer to create a tool that predicts whether the cancer is actually more aggressive than it appears on biopsy. The goal is to help doctors and patients make better treatment decisions before surgery to remove the prostate.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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