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Comparing the Reliability of Expressed Prostatic Secretion (EPS) and Post Massage Urine (PMU) for the Prediction of Prostate Cancer Biopsy Outcome
NCT01441687 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This randomized pilot phase I trial studies the best way, either expressed prostatic secretion (EPS) or post massage urine (PMU) biomarkers, of predicting biopsy results in patients undergoing prostate biopsy. Studying samples of urine in the laboratory may help doctors detect prostate cancer. It is not yet known whether EPS or PMU biomarkers are more effective in predicting prostate biopsy results
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER laboratory biomarker analysis
- PROCEDURE transrectal prostate biopsy
Study Locations (5)
California
- Chinn & Chinn Urology Associates, Inc. — Arcadia
- City of Hope Medical Center — Duarte
- Citrus Valley Urologic Medical Group — Glendora
- Dr. Felix Chi-Ming Yip — Monterey Park
- City of Hope- South Pasadena Cancer Center — South Pasadena
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 243 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-07-14 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-02-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01441687
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01441687 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 243 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is City of Hope Medical Center, which has 771 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Healthy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which laboratory biomarker analysis is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01441687 reports 5 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01441687 about?
NCT01441687 is a clinical study titled "Comparing the Reliability of Expressed Prostatic Secretion (EPS) and Post Massage Urine (PMU) for the Prediction of Prostate Cancer Biopsy Outcome". This randomized pilot phase I trial studies the best way, either expressed prostatic secretion (EPS) or post massage urine (PMU) biomarkers, of predicting biopsy results in patients undergoing prostate biopsy. Studying samples of urine in the laboratory may help doctors detect prostate cancer. It is...
What is the current status of trial NCT01441687?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 243 participants. The study started on 2009-07-14. Estimated completion is 2027-02-03.
What conditions does trial NCT01441687 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Healthy, Prostate Cancer, Conditions Influencing Health Status. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01441687?
The interventions under investigation include: laboratory biomarker analysis (OTHER), transrectal prostate biopsy (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01441687?
This trial is sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center, which has 771 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01441687 being conducted?
This trial has 5 study locations across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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