New study aims to improve prostate cancer detection for trans community
NCT ID NCT06987045
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is figuring out what normal PSA levels are for trans women and non-binary people who have a prostate. Researchers will measure PSA in 500 volunteers aged 40 and older who are on hormones or have had lower surgery. The goal is to help doctors better detect prostate cancer in this group.
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 study could establish normal PSA ranges for trans women and non-binary people, helping doctors detect prostate cancer earlier in this group.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change clinical practice immediately, and results depend on the specific group studied.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ambrose King Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLondon, United Kingdom
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