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NCT06659614 Prostate Tissue BioBank

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NCT ID NCT06659614
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
Condition Prostate Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2024-01-01
Primary Completion 2034-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2034-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

Prostate cancer is also the most common cancer in men with inherited pathogenic variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2. Beyond BRCA1/2, other genes are known to increase the risk of prostate cancer, including ATM, TP53 and HOXB13. The investigators have shown that 5% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer localized to their prostate gland and up to 10-15% of patients with metastatic prostate cancer gland are carriers of an inherited gene mutation. The Prostate Tissue BioBank is a prospective study which aims to create a biorepository of prostate tissue samples from prostate biopsies and prostatectomies and matched germline DNA from pathogenic mutation carriers in addition to age-matched control samples. Our primary goal is to investigate prostate cancer development and treatment response in carriers of germline DNA repair mutations, as compared to non-carrier controls.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Carriers (Group 1): 1. Confirmed pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant in a known prostate cancer risk gene. 2. Patients undergoing prostate biopsies as a part of their prostate cancer screening OR biopsy or prostatectomy due to a diagnosis of prostate cancer Controls (Group 2): 1\. Patients undergoing prostate biopsies as a part of their prostate cancer screening OR biopsy or prostatectomy due to a diagnosis of prostate cancer Exclusion Criteria: * N/A

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kara N Maxwell, MD, PhD

📞 215-898-9698

Principal Investigator

Kara N Maxwell, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06659614 clinical trial?

This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 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 NCT06659614 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06659614 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT06659614 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06659614 clinical trial?

NCT06659614 is sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine. The principal investigator is Kara N Maxwell, MD, PhD at University of Pennsylvania. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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