Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Analyzing the Composition of Tears and Blood for Discovery of Novel Signatures of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

University of Arkansas

Conditions:

Prostate Cancer

Eligibility:

MALE

35-85 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to compare profiles in the blood and tears of patients with and without prostate cancer with the goal of developing a method of separating men with aggressive and...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male, 35-85 years old
  • Patients who present for the evaluation of an abnormal exam or test (elevated PSA, abnormal DRE, etc.)
  • Patients who present for the evaluation of a palpable nodule or induration on prostate exam
  • Patients who meet the requirements of Group 1, 2, or 3 of the protocol

Exclusion

  • Patient \< 35 or \> 85 years of age
  • Concurrent eye infection or trauma, including active conjunctivitis
  • Abnormal production of tears (too much or too little)
  • Any other conditions the PI or staff feels will not fulfill the criteria for study entry or will place the subject in a harmful environment
  • Atypia on prostate biopsy report

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2012

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

February 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01514669

Start Date

January 1 2012

End Date

February 1 2027

Last Update

October 10 2025

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205