| NCT ID | NCT04556916 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier |
| Condition | Prostate Cancer |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 320 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-02-19 |
| Primary Completion | 2023-11-15 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 320 participants in total. It began in 2021-02-19 with a primary completion date of 2023-11-15.
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Brief Summary
This study is the early detection of prostate cancer by analysing circulating bloodbased biomarkers. Based on our latest developments, we primarily aim to assess the validity of CTCs (circulating tumour cells) and tumour cell products circulating in blood (DNA, exosomes) for early PCa (Prostate cancer) detection. In the first discovery period, the investigators will assess which Liquid biopsy marker will provide the best discrimination between the patients with histologically proven PCa and age-matched noncancer controls. Further subset analysis with special emphasis on the identification of high risk PCa patients with aggressive tumours as defined by a Gleason score ("gold standard") of 8 or higher (ISUP 4 and higher), will be performed. The resulting biomarker candidates will then be further explored in the subsequent training and validation study (years 2 and 3) in order to obtain the single blood test or combination of tests with the highest sensitivity and specificity for detection of early PCa and/or high-risk PCa. The investigators will also compare these new biomarkers with recently FDA cleared CE-IVD assays for early detection of prostate cancer, based on classic peripheral tumour markers, such as Prostate Health Index (PHI) and PCA3. Follow up evaluations will be initiated to assess the prognostic relevance of the candidate biomarkers determined in this project. Here, the investigators will set up the data management system including all relevant information on the tissues collected and the results of the analyses as well as the clinical data of the patients investigated in this study.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Patient : * Men over 40 being suspicious of prostate cancer * Subject with PSA ≥ 4 and designated for biopsy * Subjects must be able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply with all trial procedures * mpMRI done before prostate biopsy * Subject must be covered by public health insurance * Signed informed consent form Inclusion Criteria Subject Control Patient patient free from prostatic disease : * Men over 40 with no suspicion of prostate cancer * Subject with PSA \< 2.5 and normal digital rectal examination * Subject must be covered by public health insurance * Signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria Patient : * Subject with histologically confirmed prostate cancer * Subject with a verified viral infection (HIV or Hepatitis) * Subject under Finasteride treatment * Subject under hormonal treatment (analogs, antagonists, androgenics) * Subject with other cancer diagnosed * Subject unable to sign consent * Planned longer stay outside the region that prevents compliance with the visit plan * Subject deprived of liberty, protected adults or vulnerable persons * Urinary infection ≤ 2 months * Subject excluding health insurance registration * Subject refusing to perform prostate biopsy * Subject who are in a dependency or employment with the sponsor or the investigator Exclusion Criteria Subject Control : * Subject with histologically confirmed prostate cancer * Subject with a verified viral infection (HIV or Hepatitis) * Subject under Finasteride treatment * Subject with other cancer diagnosed * Subject unable to sign consent * Planned longer stay outside the region that prevents compliance with the visit plan * Subject deprived of liberty, protected adults or vulnerable persons * Urinary infection ≤ 2 months * Subject excluding health insurance registration
Contact & Investigator
Catherine ALIX-PANABIERES, MCU-PH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University Hospital, Montpellier
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT04556916 clinical trial?
This trial is open to male participants only, aged 40 Years or older, studying Prostate Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT04556916 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT04556916 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at c-panabieres@chu-montpellier.fr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT04556916 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Montpellier, France, Montpellier, France, Montpellier, France, Nîmes, France.
Who is sponsoring the NCT04556916 clinical trial?
NCT04556916 is sponsored by University Hospital, Montpellier. The principal investigator is Catherine ALIX-PANABIERES, MCU-PH at University Hospital, Montpellier. The trial plans to enroll 320 participants.
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