New biobank aims to unlock prostate cancer secrets in High-Risk genes
NCT ID NCT06659614
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is building a collection of prostate tissue samples from people who carry certain gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) that raise their risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers will compare these samples with those from people without the mutations to learn how the cancer develops and responds to treatment. The goal is to better understand and eventually improve care for those at highest genetic risk.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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