Massive gene hunt aims to unlock prostate Cancer's family secrets

NCT ID NCT01737242

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This large study looks at the DNA of nearly 24,000 men with prostate cancer to find inherited genes that increase risk. It focuses on younger men and those with a family history, where genetics likely play a bigger role. The goal is to understand why some families have higher rates of the disease, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital

    Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5GP, United Kingdom

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