EPISPOT Detection of Circulating Prostate Cells Among Adenocarcinoma Patients (NCT01402154) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EPISPOT Detection of Circulating Prostate Cells Among Adenocarcinoma Patients
France361 participantsStarted 2012-01-03
Plain-language summary
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the predictive value (in terms of remission) of a new technique for detecting circulating, functional, prostate cells among patients with localized adenocarcinoma of the prostate, and prior to any treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient must have given his/her informed and signed consent
* The patient must be insured or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
* Histologically proven presence of prostate adenocarcinoma
* Localized disease on digital rectal examination
* Cancer without extensions
* Acceptance of a curative treatment by the patient
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient is participating in another study
* The patient is in an exclusion period determined by a previous study
* The patient is under judicial protection, under tutorship or curatorship
* The patient refuses to sign the consent
* It is impossible to correctly inform the patient
* The patient is taking a hormone-modifying treatment
* Patient taking adrogenic supplements
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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