Men at High Genetic Risk for Prostate Cancer

  • Recruiting
  • Observational
  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • 30 - 75 Years


Study Purpose

Background: Research studies have shown that genetic changes and family history may increase a man s risk for prostate cancer. Researchers want to follow the prostate health of men who have specific genetic changes associated with prostate cancer to help them learn more about which men are at higher risk for prostate cancer. Objectives: To study men with specific genetic changes and determine who is at higher risk for getting prostate cancer. To study if certain genetic changes and family history can be used to help prevent or treat prostate cancer. Eligibility: Males between ages 30-75 who have one or more specific genetic changes but without prostate cancer. Design: * This study does not perform genetic testing. All participants must have documented genetic changes and able to provide a copy of the report. * Before enrollment, participants will provide a copy of documented genetic changes and go through a telephone interview to determine eligibility for the study. * On enrollment, participants will have medical and family history review, medication review, physical exam, blood collection for clinical and research testing, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the prostate. * Every year, participants will repeat the physical exam, medical history, family history, medication review, routine blood tests, including PSA and testosterone. * Every 2 years, participants will repeat all the above plus prostate MRI and blood tests for research. * If, at any time, the physical exam, blood tests or MRI are abnormal, participants may be asked to do a biopsy. * If the biopsy results in prostate cancer, participants will be given counseling on next steps, general treatment recommendations, and then followed with a phone call each year. * Participants may ask to speak with a genetic counselor.

Intervention

N/A

Eligibility Requirements

info icon Persons assigned male at birth between the ages of 30-75 years.

info icon Documented germline variant (i.e. pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant) in prostate cancer risk-related gene from a CLIA certified laboratory: BRCA1 and BRCA2, MMR genes (MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and EPCAM) associated with Lynch syndrome, as well as HOXB13, ATM, NBN, TP53, CHEK2, PALB2, RAD51C, RAD51D, BRIP1, or FANC (FANCA, FANCB, FANCC, FANCD2, FANCE, FANCF, FANCG, FANCI, FANCL, and FANCM).

info icon Prognosis of \>5 years survival if affected by another cancer

info icon Ability of subject to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document

info icon Minimum age: 30

info icon Prior diagnosis or treatment for prostate cancer

info icon Known contraindication to MRI: * Participants unable to fit through MRI scanner (radiologist discretion) * Allergy to MR contrast agent * Participants with pacemakers, cerebral aneurysm clips, shrapnel injury, or implantable electronic devic

info icon Active concomitant medical or psychological illnesses that may increase the risk to the subject or inability to obtain informed consent, at the discretion of the principal investigator.

Recruiting status

Recruiting

Estimated enrollment

500

 
Study start date

Mar 27, 2019

Study end date

Jan 01, 2039

Last updated

Mar 24, 2025

Primary purpose

N/A

Design

Observational

Intervention

Study phase

N/A

Allocation

N/A

 

Sponsor:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator:

N/A

Investigator:

Fatima H Karzai, M.D.

NCT03805919

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