Tears may hold key to spotting dangerous prostate cancer

NCT ID NCT01514669

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares tears and blood samples from men with and without prostate cancer to find clues that separate aggressive from non-aggressive disease. Researchers aim to develop a simple diagnostic tool. 75 men aged 35-85 who are being checked for prostate cancer will provide samples at one clinic visit.

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 lead to a simple, non-invasive test using tears or blood to identify aggressive prostate cancer early.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It's exploring possibilities, not proving a test works yet.

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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.

PROSTATE CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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