Can MRI predict finasteride failure? new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT04288427
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study aims to understand why some men with an enlarged prostate (BPH) do not respond to the common drug finasteride. Researchers will follow 120 men starting finasteride, tracking their symptoms and using MRI scans and genetic tests over three years. The goal is to find ways to predict resistance early, so non-responders can try other treatments sooner.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Finasteride
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify non-responders to finasteride before treatment, saving time and offering alternative therapies sooner.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to a new therapy, and results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
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