A study investigating a new way to look at the prostate gland when taking samples to diagnose cancer

Please note

This trial is no longer recruiting patients. We hope to add results when they are available.

Overview

Cancer types:

Prostate cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This study is looking at using a new technique called SmartTarget when taking tissue samples to diagnose prostate cancer. The study is for men who are due to have a targeted prostate biopsy.

Recruitment start: 14 November 2014

Recruitment end: 31 October 2016

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Mark Emberton Mr Hashim Ahmed

Supported by

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 31 Oct 2016

CRUK internal database number: 13602

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