Database for robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgeries
Official title: National Robotics-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Database: Exploring Learning Curves and Long Term Surgical, Oncological and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS)
Run by Melbourne Health · NCT06279260 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is gathering information from hospitals to see how well robotic surgeries for prostate cancer work and how they compare to traditional surgeries for patients in Australia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Melbourne Health Academic / other |
| Locations | 8 sites (Ballarat, Victoria and 7 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2050 |
| Study ends | December 2050 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06279260 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are men aged 18 to 90 years with a confirmed diagnosis of localized prostate cancer who are undergoing robotic-assisted prostatectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone robotic surgery or do not have a diagnosis of prostate cancer 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 create a comprehensive database to analyze the long-term outcomes of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer in Australia. It will gather data from multiple hospitals to assess the effectiveness, complications, and overall patient experiences associated with robotic surgeries compared to traditional methods. The study seeks to address the current lack of large-scale data on RARP outcomes and the factors influencing surgical success. By compiling this information, the study hopes to provide insights that could improve surgical practices and patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and better-informed decisions regarding prostate cancer treatment options for patients.
How similar studies have gone: While smaller studies have shown promising results for robotic-assisted surgeries, this large-scale database approach is novel and aims to provide more generalized insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate in this database, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Individuals who consent to participate, 2. within the age range of 18 to 90 years, 3. confirmed diagnosis of localized prostate cancer (PCa) 4. patients receiving medical attention at hospitals engaged in collaborative efforts with the designated database. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants are not eligible to take part in the database: 2. Individuals who have not undergone robotic surgery for prostatectomy or TP biopsy. , 3. without a diagnosis of prostate cancer or 4. who decline to provide consent for the collection of their health information 5. Under the age of 18 years.
Where it's running
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Royal Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Ballarat Health
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting -
Barwon health
Geelong, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting -
Austin Healthcare
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting -
E.J Whitten Prostate Cancer Centre, Epworth Healthcare
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting -
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting
Show 2 more locations
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Western Heath
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting -
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nathan Lawrentschuk, MBBS,PhD, FRACS
- Email: lawrentschuk@gmail.com
- Phone: +6193291197
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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.