Herzberg Am Harz

Researchers are conducting a prospective registry study to observe and document the treatment and disease progression in patients with recurrent and metastatic prostate cancer. The study includes four distinct patient groups based on disease status those with biochemical recurrence after local treatment, non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Each group is enrolled and followed independently over different time periods to understand the course of therapy and disease. The study does not prescribe any specific treatment but records routine care as decided by each patients physician. Data collection occurs during routine clinical visits at set intervals, including after enrollment, every 3 to 6 months, and when therapy changes occur. Standardized quality of life questionnaires FACT-P and EQ-5D-5L are completed, and biological samples are collected to support comprehensive assessment. Participants are followed long-term, with an average follow-up of seven years. Researchers document therapy patterns, disease management strategies, imaging assessments, patient-reported outcomes, treatment adherence, and adverse events throughout this period. The focus is on real-world data reflecting everyday clinical practice, enabling a detailed understanding of treatment effectiveness and disease progression in prostate cancer patients.