Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 30 to 70 Men only

Evaluating a genetic test for prostate cancer risk

Official title: Precision Medicine in the Prostate Cancer Care Pathway: an Evaluation of Integrating Germline Genetic Testing Into the Management of Men at Risk of / Living With Prostate Cancer

Run by Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom · NCT04763317 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a genetic test to see if it can help men at high risk for prostate cancer understand their risk better and make informed decisions about screening and treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages30 Years to 70 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorInstitute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sutton, England)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 14, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2029
Study endsDecember 2034
Registry record updatedDecember 16, 2025
Trial IDNCT04763317 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include men under 70 with prostate cancer, those with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, or individuals with a significant family history of prostate cancer.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a WHO performance status of 4 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 focuses on assessing the effectiveness of a prostate cancer-specific genetic panel test in men who are at high risk for developing prostate cancer. By analyzing DNA samples, the study aims to identify mutations in rare genes and common genetic variations that may indicate an increased risk of prostate cancer. The findings will help evaluate how this genetic information impacts risk assessment and clinical management, including screening and treatment decisions for prostate cancer.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide personalized risk assessments for prostate cancer, leading to better screening and treatment strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using genetic testing for cancer risk assessment, indicating that this approach may be beneficial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Affected cohort:

1. Affected with PrCa \< 60 years or
2. Affected with metastatic castration resistant PrCa (mCRPC) at any age or Aggressive PrCa Gleason 4+4 or higher \<70 years
3. Affected with family history defined as three or more cases any age (FDR or SDR)

Unaffected cohort: (This cohort is no longer recruiting, it has completed recruitment)

Aged \>30 and with a family history defined as:

1. FDR diagnosed \< 70
2. 2 or more cases in First or Second Degree Relatives (FDR/SDR) with one case diagnosed \< 70 years
3. 3 or more cases at any age (on same side of family)

Exclusion Criteria:

* • WHO performance status 4

Where it's running

  • Royal Marsden Hosital,
    Sutton, England, United Kingdom
    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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