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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 65 and up Men only

Helping older men with prostate cancer make decisions about surveillance

Official title: Older Men's Decision Making About Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer - Aim 3: Decision Aid Efficacy Testing

Run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · NCT06785441 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new educational tool to help older men with localized prostate cancer decide if they should keep or change their active surveillance plan.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages65 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment180 (estimated)
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Houston, Texas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 25, 2023
Main results expectedFebruary 2, 2027
Study endsFebruary 2, 2030
Registry record updatedFebruary 4, 2025
Trial IDNCT06785441 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include males aged 65 or older who have localized prostate cancer and have not received curative treatment.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently undergoing treatment for another cancer 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

This study tests the effectiveness of an educational tool designed to assist older men with localized prostate cancer in making informed decisions about whether to continue or reduce active surveillance. The intervention aims to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers regarding the need for ongoing surveillance testing. By evaluating different versions of this decision aid, the study seeks to gather preliminary data that could inform future comparative studies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could empower patients to make more informed choices about their prostate cancer management, potentially reducing unnecessary procedures.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using decision aids for cancer management, suggesting that this approach could be effective.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

Patients:

1. Males aged 65 or older
2. Diagnosis of localized prostate cancer
3. Have not received curative intent treatment for their prostate cancer
4. Fluent in English

Care partners/caregivers:

1. Aged 18 or older
2. Fluent in English
3. Involved with the care of an eligible patient (i.e. partner, close friend, family member, companion)

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients

1\. Currently receiving treatment for another cancer (primary or recurrence)

Care partners/caregivers

1\. None

Where it's running

  • M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas, United States     Recruiting

Study contacts

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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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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.