Prostate CancerGENCADENCT02229565
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Prostate Cancer Disparities
An observational study of Prostate Cancer, run by Duke University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to further elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer disparities. In previous work the investigators have identified a set of differentially deregulated genes in African American versus Caucasian American prostate cancer. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Prostate Cancer
- What is being tested?
- Biopsy or prostatectomy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 226 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2014to 14 Oct 2019
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population includes African American and Caucasian American patients (self-reported) undergoing clinically indicated diagnostic biopsies for a suspected prostate malignancy or intra-operative biopsies of patients undergoing clinically indicated prostatectomy for a confirmed prostate cancer.
Who may be able to join
- Suspected malignancy of prostate cancer
- Self-reported race of African American or Caucasian American
- Age >/= 18 years
- Able to read, understand and sign an informed consent document
Who cannot join
- Collected tumor tissue is inadequate for DNA and RNA analysis and/or is not positive for adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
- Patients with prior systemic therapy will not be eligible for the study, i.e. radiation or chemo or immunotherapy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710
About this study
Official title: Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Prostate Cancer Disparities.
The purpose of this study is to further elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer disparities. In previous work the investigators have identified a set of differentially deregulated genes in African American versus Caucasian American prostate cancer. Based on these findings, they hypothesize that they will be able to validate these targets, originally identified in the previous work conducted at The George Washington University Medical Center, in an independent Duke University Medical Center cohort of prostate cancer specimens. In addition, the investigators hypothesize that they will be able to discover novel targets in the Duke University Medical Center cohort of prostate cancer specimens because of regional differences.
Read the detailed description
Individual patient African American and Caucasian American prostate biopsy cores or surgical specimens will be obtained from the following procedures: transrectal ultrasound biopsy of the prostate (TRUSBxP), MR fusion biopsy, intra-operatively (IO) at the time of prostatectomy. Using cellular DNA and RNA, isolated from prostate cancer and patient-matched normal prostate biopsy cores or surgical specimens, the investigators will perform ancestral genotyping, exon arrays, targeted RNA sequencing, and epigenetic analyses. As controls, blood will also be collected. Genomic data from blood and tumor tissue will be compared.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer
- Being tested
- Biopsy or prostatectomy
- Keywords
- prostate cancer, prostate biopsy, prostatectomy
- Medical subject headings
- Prostatic Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Biopsy or prostatectomyDevice
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | Caucasian subjects having a biopsy or prostatectomy. Receives: Device: Biopsy or prostatectomy | |
| African American | African American subjects having a biopsy or prostatectomy. Receives: Device: Biopsy or prostatectomy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proportion of high and low expression of identified gene targets in Caucasian and African American specimens
Total RNA will be interrogated for mRNA expression patterns with the Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST GeneChip. Microarray data will be normalized by quantile normalization with background correction. Targeted RNA sequencing of the previously identified genetic factors specific to African American prostate cancer will confirm altered expression and alternative splicing in these deregulated genes. The Agilent Technologies SureSelect RNA Custom Capture Kit will capture and sequence transcripts. Epigenetic analyses of the genetic factors specific to African American prostate cancer will identify DNA methylation and histone modification patterns in these deregulated genes. The Sequenom EpiTYPER will screen for differential methylation and methylation differences will be quantified using pyrosequencing. Differential histone modification patterns will be explored. Analysis will be performed on 33 prostate cancer biopsy specimens from each of 6 groups stratified by race and Gleason grade.
Measured: up to 2 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Study startNov 2014
- Primary completion14 Oct 2019
- Study completion14 Oct 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Prostate CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Duke UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 226 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Duke University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Steven Patierno, PhD, Principal investigator, Duke University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02229565
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Pro00053535
- Acronym
- GENCADE
- Status last verified
- Nov 2020
- First submitted
- 12 Jun 2014
- Last updated
- 13 Nov 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Nov 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Prostate Cancer Disparities.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02229565
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GENCADE / Pro00053535
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer
- Keywords
- prostate cancer, prostate biopsy, prostatectomy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 226 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Duke UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2014 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 14 Oct 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 14 Oct 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Sep 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to further elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer disparities. In previous work the investigators have identified a set of differentially deregulated genes in African American versus Caucasian American prostate cancer. Based on these findings, they hypothesize that they will be able to validate these targets, originally identified in the previous work conducted at The George Washington University Medical Center, in an independent Duke University Medical Center cohort of prostate cancer specimens. In addition, the investigators hypothesize that they will be able to discover novel targets in the Duke University Medical Center cohort of prostate cancer specimens because of regional differences.
Detailed description
Individual patient African American and Caucasian American prostate biopsy cores or surgical specimens will be obtained from the following procedures: transrectal ultrasound biopsy of the prostate (TRUSBxP), MR fusion biopsy, intra-operatively (IO) at the time of prostatectomy. Using cellular DNA and RNA, isolated from prostate cancer and patient-matched normal prostate biopsy cores or surgical specimens, the investigators will perform ancestral genotyping, exon arrays, targeted RNA sequencing, and epigenetic analyses. As controls, blood will also be collected. Genomic data from blood and tumor tissue will be compared.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Caucasian | – | Device: Biopsy or prostatectomyCaucasian subjects having a biopsy or prostatectomy. |
| African American | – | Device: Biopsy or prostatectomyAfrican American subjects having a biopsy or prostatectomy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population includes African American and Caucasian American patients (self-reported) undergoing clinically indicated diagnostic biopsies for a suspected prostate malignancy or intra-operative biopsies of patients undergoing clinically indicated prostatectomy for a confirmed prostate cancer.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Suspected malignancy of prostate cancer
- Self-reported race of African American or Caucasian American
- Age >/= 18 years
- Able to read, understand and sign an informed consent document
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Collected tumor tissue is inadequate for DNA and RNA analysis and/or is not positive for adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
- Patients with prior systemic therapy will not be eligible for the study, i.e. radiation or chemo or immunotherapy.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy or prostatectomy | Device | African American, Caucasian |
Primary outcome
Proportion of high and low expression of identified gene targets in Caucasian and African American specimens
Time frame: up to 2 years
Total RNA will be interrogated for mRNA expression patterns with the Affymetrix Human Exon 1.0 ST GeneChip. Microarray data will be normalized by quantile normalization with background correction. Targeted RNA sequencing of the previously identified genetic factors specific to African American prostate cancer will confirm altered expression and alternative splicing in these deregulated genes. The Agilent Technologies SureSelect RNA Custom Capture Kit will capture and sequence transcripts. Epigenetic analyses of the genetic factors specific to African American prostate cancer will identify DNA methylation and histone modification patterns in these deregulated genes. The Sequenom EpiTYPER will screen for differential methylation and methylation differences will be quantified using pyrosequencing. Differential histone modification patterns will be explored. Analysis will be performed on 33 prostate cancer biopsy specimens from each of 6 groups stratified by race and Gleason grade.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Nov 2020.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Steven Patierno, PhD principal investigator
Duke University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Prostate Cancer, run by Duke University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Nov 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Proportion of high and low expression of identified gene targets in Caucasian and African American specimens (time frame: up to 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Nov 2020.