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Prostate CancerPSANCT05506735

The Role of the Seven Sweeps in the Prevention of the Prostate Cancer Among Those With a Positive Family History

An observational study of Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Neoplasms, run by University of Baghdad at 1 site in Iraq.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The seven sweeps is a recommended act performed by men after urinating in order to be confident that no urine is left in the urethra, and its not compulsory to perform. It is performed by the following way: after urinating, the anus is first purified if it has become impure; then, the middle finger of the left hand is… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 70 years, men only
How many people
215 participants
Where
1 siteIraq
Study dates
1 May 2022to 17 Aug 2022
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 40 to 70 years
  • Men only
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: We included 350 participants and 135 if them were excluded. Only 215 who full-filled the criteria were included.

Who may be able to join

  • Family history of prostate cancer, more than 40 years of age, is doing the seven sweeps habit for at least 20 years, has not any urinary problems or chronic diseases.

Who cannot join

  • No family history of prostate cancer, less than 40 years of age of more than 70 years old, has a urinary problem or chronic diseases.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Iraq1 site
  • Al-Dar medical Center

    Nasiriyah, Thi Qar, 64001

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About this study

Official title: The Role of the Seven Sweeps in the Prevention of the Prostate Cancer Among Those With a Positive Family History: A Retrospective Cohort Study

The seven sweeps is a recommended act performed by men after urinating in order to be confident that no urine is left in the urethra, and its not compulsory to perform. It is performed by the following way: after urinating, the anus is first purified if it has become impure; then, the middle finger of the left hand is slid three times from the anus up to the scrotum; then, the thumb is placed on the penis and the forefinger is placed under the penis, and the thumb and forefinger are pulled three times along the penis up to the point of circumcision; finally, the end of the penis is pressed three times.

Read the detailed description

The investigators have investigated 350 people who have been doing this habit for at least 20 years of their life and they have a family history of prostatic cancer to check the effect of this procedure on the prevention of the cancer. The investigators have excluded 135 participants of them because they have not full-filled the criteria of inclusion. So 215 of them have been included and investigated using PSA and prostate ultrasound.

Keywords
Prostate cancer, Prostate hyperplasia, The seven sweeps
Medical subject headings
Prostatic Neoplasms, Prostatic Hyperplasia

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Prostate specific antigen

    PSA is a protein made by the prostate gland. The amount of PSA may be higher in men who have prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or infection or inflammation of the prostate. Also called prostate-specific antigen test.

    Measured: 30 minutes

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Prostate ultrasound

    Using the sonography to locate and measure the thickness and the tissue of the prostate.

    Measured: 30 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Aug 2022
  2. Study start1 May 2022
  3. Primary completion17 Aug 2022
  4. Study completion17 Aug 2022

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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
Retrospective
Enrolment
215 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05506735
Sponsor's protocol ID
003
Acronym
PSA
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
17 Aug 2022
Last updated
19 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Neoplasms, run by University of Baghdad at 1 site in Iraq.

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 1 inclusion and 1 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 19 Aug 2022. 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 Iraq. 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?

Prostate specific antigen (time frame: 30 minutes). 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 19 Aug 2022.

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