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Circulating Tumor Cell Analysis in Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer Undergoing Prostatectomy

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyMaleMassachusetts General Hospital
NCT01961713 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study will evaluate a method to detect tumor cells that are circulating in the blood without getting a biopsy. The investigators already know from other studies that cancer tumors shed a small number of cells into the bloodstream every day. These are called circulating tumor cells (CTCs). Some early studies indicate the amount and type of CTCs in the blood can help determine the status of the tumor itself and the way it is responding to treatment. In this study, the investigators will compare the number of CTCs in the blood at different time frames before and after surgery to remove the prostate.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Male * 18 years of age or older * Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma * Non-metastatic prostate cancer * Planned radical prostatectomy at Massachusetts General Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Patients must not have received prior radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or other medical therapy for prostate cancer prior to prostatectomy. Post-prostatectomy therapy at the discretion of the patient's treating physician(s) is allowed. * Patients must not have metastatic prostate cancer * No prior or current diagnosis of epithelial malignancy, except for skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma)
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
Massachsuetts General Hospital
Boston, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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