Collecting blood samples from prostate cancer patients
Official title: Collection of Blood From Patients With Prostate Cancer
Run by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · NCT00923221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting blood samples from men with prostate cancer to see if genetic differences affect how the disease progresses.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) NIH |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 28, 2007 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT00923221 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adult men aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a diagnosis of prostate cancer or are under 18 years old will 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
This observational study aims to collect blood samples from patients diagnosed with prostate cancer to investigate genetic differences that may influence the progression to an androgen-independent state. Participants will be evaluated at the NCI Medical Oncology Clinic, where blood samples will be taken during initial or follow-up visits. The study focuses on extracting genomic DNA and white blood cells for genotyping analyses, correlating genetic variance with prostate cancer prognosis and other prognostic indicators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of genetic factors influencing prostate cancer progression, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in identifying genetic markers associated with cancer progression, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible. Individuals with a diagnosis of prostate cancer are eligible. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Children are not eligible.
Where it's running
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: William D Figg, Pharm.D. — National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Study coordinator: Paula A Carter, R.N.
- Email: pcartera@mail.nih.gov
- Phone: (240) 858-3191
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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.