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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | UMC Utrecht Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 2 sites (Nieuwegein, Utrecht and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 5, 2020 |
| Main results expected | February 5, 2030 |
| Study ends | February 5, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | March 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04228211 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
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St. Antonius Hospital
Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands Recruiting -
University Medical Center Utrecht
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Helena M. Verkooijen, MD, PhD — UMC Utrecht
- Study coordinator: Frederik R. Teunissen, MD
- Email: f.r.teunissen@umcutrecht.nl
- Phone: +31 (0)887567692
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.