Genomic profiling of prostate cancer in Native American men
Official title: Characterizing the Genomic Landscape of Cancer in Native American Populations (NAT-Geno)
Run by University of Oklahoma · NCT06960798 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether analyzing tumor and blood samples from men who identify as Native American can reveal genes that influence prostate cancer and treatment choices.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Oklahoma Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | October 30, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06960798 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults (18+) who self-identify as Native American, have a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer, and have archived tumor tissue available for analysis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not of Native American identity or who do not have archival tumor tissue available are not eligible and therefore will not benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The study will enroll patients who self-identify as Native American and have a confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer, collecting archived tumor tissue and a blood sample within the first year of enrollment. Researchers will perform whole exome sequencing (WES) and whole transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) to map genomic and transcriptomic features of the tumors. Data will be assembled into a comprehensive database with oversight from a Tribal Institutional Review Board and a Community Advisory Board to ensure cultural appropriateness and community engagement. The initiative begins at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center with planned expansion to additional sites across Oklahoma and later to other U.S. institutions to broaden representation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could identify genomic patterns specific to Native American patients that help guide more personalized treatment decisions in the future.
How similar studies have gone: Genomic sequencing (WES and RNA-seq) has yielded important insights in other populations, but focused genomic studies in Native American prostate cancer patients are limited, making this approach relatively novel for this group.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent signed and dated by the patient prior to the performance of any study-specific procedures, sampling, or analyses. * At least 18 years-of-age at the time of signature of the informed consent form (ICF). * Patients who self-identify as Native American. * Patients with a pathologically proven diagnosis of PC and RCC (any stage). * Availability of most recent archived tumor samples. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not of Native American descent or identity. * Patient does not have archival tissue available.
Where it's running
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OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adanma Ayanambakkam, MD, MS — University of Oklahoma
- Study coordinator: Lead Onco Nurse
- Email: SCC-IIT-Office@ouhsc.edu
- Phone: 405-271-8777
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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.