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A trial of exercise as treatment for men with prostate cancer (PANTERA)

Overview

Cancer types:

Prostate cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Other

Details

This trial is looking at exercise as a treatment for men with prostate cancer. The trial is for men with prostate cancer that is completely contained in the prostate gland (localised prostate cancer). This trial is supported by Cancer Research UK.

We know from research that exercise can improve your fitness, strength, overall health and quality of life. It may also slow down the growth of cancer.

Recruitment start: 7 May 2015

Recruitment end: 29 July 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

Dr Liam Bourke

Supported by

Cancer Research UK

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Other information

This is Cancer Research UK trial number CRUK/13/071.

Last reviewed: 03 Aug 2016

CRUK internal database number: 11739

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