Hunt for prostate cancer genes in 24,000 men
NCT ID NCT01737242
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks for genetic changes that raise the risk of prostate cancer, especially in men diagnosed young or with a family history. Over 23,800 men with prostate cancer provided DNA samples. The goal is to find inherited genes linked to the disease, which could improve risk prediction and screening.
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 help identify genetic markers that predict prostate cancer risk, leading to better screening and early detection.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear genetic links, and results may take years to impact patient care.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PROSTATE CANCER are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5GP, United Kingdom