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A study looking at the best way to take tissue samples to diagnose prostate cancer (The TRANSLATE Study)

Overview

Cancer types:

Prostate cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial looked at which type of approach works best to diagnose prostate cancer. And which type has the fewest side effects.

The trial was open for men to join between 2021 and 2023. The team published the results in 2025.

Recruitment start: 3 December 2021

Recruitment end: 26 September 2023

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

Dr Richard Bryant

Dr Alastair Lamb

Supported by

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University of Oxford

NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme

Last reviewed: 02 Oct 2025

CRUK internal database number: 18106

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