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Clinical Evaluation of the PROGENSA(Registered Trademark) Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) Assay in Men With a Previous Negative Biopsy Result

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Prostatic Neoplasms
Interventions
Other: PCA3 Assay
Registration Number
NCT01024959
Lead Sponsor
Gen-Probe, Incorporated
Brief Summary

The objective of this multi-center clinical study is to determine the association of the PCA3 Score with prostate biopsy outcome and validate the assay's performance characteristics in men with previous negative prostate biopsies. An elevated PCA3 Score is thought to be associated with an increased likelihood of positive biopsy. The results of this study are intended to be used for regulatory filings for use as an in vitro diagnostic test.

Detailed Description

PCA3 is a gene that is highly over-expressed in more than 90% of prostate cancers, and that can be quantified in urine specimens following a digital rectal examination. Studies have shown that because PCA3 is highly specific for prostate cancer, it predicts the results of repeat biopsies more accurately than traditional prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. Gen-Probe's PROGENSA(R) PCA3 assay is the first urine-based molecular diagnostic assay for prostate cancer.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
507
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men 40+ years of age who have had at least 1 previous negative prostate biopsy, who have never had a positive prostate biopsy, and who have been recommended for a repeat biopsy by their clinician.
  • The subject must be able to comprehend and sign an approved informed consent form and other applicable study enrollment documents
Exclusion Criteria
  • Use of medications or hormones that are known to affect serum PSA levels within 3 - 6 months of study enrollment
  • Clinical symptoms of urinary tract infection (including prostatitis) at the time of enrollment
  • History of prostate cancer
  • History of invasive treatments for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) or lower urinary tract symptoms within 6 months of study enrollment
  • Medical history or concurrent illness that the investigator considers sufficiently serious to interfere with the conduct, completion, or results of this trial, or constitutes an unacceptable risk to the subject
  • Participation in pharmaceutical or treatment related clinical study within 6 months of study enrollment. Exception: Trials for non-prostate conditions may be acceptable, with approval by the investigator and Sponsor

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PCA3 AssayPCA3 Assay-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Association of PCA3 Score With Prostate Biopsy Outcome (PCA3 Score Using Cutoff of 25.)At the time of biopsy

The likelihood of positive biopsy was determined by the PCA3 Score expressed as a binary categorical variable: PCA3 Score \>=25 was positive, PCA3 Score \<25 was negative

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (13)

South Florida Medical Research

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Aventura, Florida, United States

Florida Urology Specialists

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Sarasota, Florida, United States

Regional Urology Specialists, LLC

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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Houston, Texas, United States

San Diego Clinical Trials

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San Diego, California, United States

HealthCare Partners Medical Group

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Specialists in Urology

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Naples, Florida, United States

TriState Urologic Services PSC Inc. dba The Urology Group

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

AccuMed Research Associates

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Garden City, New York, United States

Metropolitan Urology, PSC

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Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States

Columbus Urology Research, LLC

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Urology San Antonio Research

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Virginia Urology

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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