Blood test may someday predict which prostate cancer drugs will work
NCT ID NCT04662996
First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study analyzed blood samples from 33 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Researchers looked for tiny molecules called microRNAs that might predict whether a patient will resist chemotherapy or newer hormone drugs. The goal is to help doctors choose the most effective treatment from the start.
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University Hospital of Tours
Tours, 37044, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help doctors choose the right treatment for each patient with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, avoiding ineffective therapies.
What could go wrong
This was a small, observational study (33 people) that only looked for patterns in blood samples. It does not test a treatment, so it may not lead to any immediate change in care.
Conditions
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