Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up Men only

Cohort for prostate cancer treatment evaluation and long-term outcomes

Official title: Utrecht Prostate Cohort for Cancer Treatment Intervention Studies and Long-term Evaluation

Run by UMC Utrecht · NCT04228211 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is gathering information from men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer to see how different treatments work and how they affect patients over time.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment1500 (estimated)
SponsorUMC Utrecht
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations2 sites (Nieuwegein, Utrecht and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 5, 2020
Main results expectedFebruary 5, 2030
Study endsFebruary 5, 2033
Registry record updatedMarch 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT04228211 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are men aged 18 and older with newly diagnosed histologically proven prostate cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are mentally incompetent or unable to understand the Dutch language may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The Utrecht Prostate Cohort aims to create a comprehensive observational database for patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. This cohort will facilitate multiple randomized controlled trials to evaluate new treatment interventions while also assessing short- and long-term clinical and patient-reported outcomes. Utilizing the Trials within Cohorts (TwiCs) design, the study will allow for simultaneous evaluation of various interventions within a large prospective cohort. The participating centers include the University Medical Center Utrecht and St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, both of which provide a full spectrum of prostate cancer care.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and quality of life for patients with prostate cancer.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing the TwiCs design have shown promise in evaluating treatment interventions, suggesting this approach is both innovative and tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Patients with newly diagnosed histologically proven prostate cancer, referred for radiation treatment to the Radiotherapy Department of the UMC Utrecht or for prostatectomy, watchful waiting or active surveillance to the Urology Department of St. Antonius hospital or the Urology Department of the UMC Utrecht.
* Informed consent - at least - for use of routinely collected clinical data and to fill out questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mentally incompetent patients.
* Inability to understand the Dutch language.

Where it's running

  • St. Antonius Hospital
    Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • University Medical Center Utrecht
    Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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