Scientists hunt for prostate cancer clues in tissue and blood samples
NCT ID NCT02594202
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tumor tissue from 3,000 men with prostate cancer to investigate genetic changes that cause the disease. Participants may also undergo imaging and answer quality-of-life questions. The goal is to better understand prostate cancer and lay the groundwork for future treatments.
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 research could uncover genetic changes that drive prostate cancer, pointing toward new treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly benefit participants, and findings may take years to translate into therapies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 3,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2015
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2037
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government research agency
The lead sponsor is the US National Institutes of Health.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults with biopsy-proven or suspected prostate cancer who require diagnostic or therapeutic intervention as part of their diagnosis, standard of care treatment, or follow-up/surveillance for their neoplasm.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Adults (greater than or equal to 18 years of age) with biopsy-proven or suspected prostate cancer (elevated PSA abnormal digital rectal exam (DRE) abnormal prostate MRI, or family history) who require and are willing to undergo diagnostic or therapeutic intervention as part of their diagnosis, standard of care treatment, or follow-up/surveillance for their neoplasm. 2. ECOG performance status of 0-2 3. Must be willing and able to provide informed consent 4. PSA \> or equal to 1.0 ng/ml (for patients aged 30 - 49 years) OR 5. PSA \> or equal to 2.5 ng/ml (for patients 50 years or older) OR 6. Abnormal DRE (i.e. enlarged, asymmetric, nodular, firm or tender) OR 7. Abnormal prostate MRI finding OR 8. Family history of first degree relatives (brother or father) with prostate cancer or first-degree relatives (mother or sister) with breast or ovarian cancer EXCLUSION CRITERIA: 1\. Subjects whose comorbidities would preclude diagnostic or therapeutic intervention.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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