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NCT00002540 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Screening for Prostate Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)

A NA study of Prostate Carcinoma, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Active
Registry status
NA
Development phase
76,685
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00002540 is a NA study of Prostate Carcinoma that is active but no longer recruiting, run by National Cancer Institute (NCI). The registered enrollment target is 76,685 participants, above the 202-participant average among 59 other Prostate Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (37863% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00002540, a NA study of Prostate Carcinoma, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI).

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
76,685 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers. Screening tests may help doctors find cancer cells early and plan better treatment for prostate cancer.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Laboratory Biomarker Analysis
  • OTHER Screening Questionnaire Administration
  • PROCEDURE Medical Examination Assessment

Study Locations (1)

Maryland

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - Bethesda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 76,685 participants
Start Date 1993-11-16
Est. Completion 2026-03-25
Phase NA

Sponsor

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

3,257 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00002540

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00002540 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 76,685 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 202-participant average among 59 other Prostate Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (37863% higher). The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Prostate Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Laboratory Biomarker Analysis is the first listed.

NCT00002540 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Maryland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00002540 about?

NCT00002540 is a clinical study titled "Screening for Prostate Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)". This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers. Screening tests may help doctors find cancer cells early and plan better treatment for prostate cancer.

What is the current status of trial NCT00002540?

This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 76,685 participants. The study started on 1993-11-16. Estimated completion is 2026-03-25.

What conditions does trial NCT00002540 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Prostate Carcinoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00002540?

The interventions under investigation include: Laboratory Biomarker Analysis (OTHER), Screening Questionnaire Administration (OTHER), Medical Examination Assessment (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00002540?

This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 3,257 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00002540 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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