Identification of Clinically Insignificant or Significant Prostate Cancer With the miR Scientific… (NCT04100811) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Identification of Clinically Insignificant or Significant Prostate Cancer With the miR Scientific Sentinel™ Platform
United States2,019 participantsStarted 2019-12-01
Plain-language summary
In this non-interventional study, men being seen by urologists in the course of their normal practice that present with clinical suspicion of prostate cancer (based on DRE, elevated Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA), and/or family medical history of prostate cancer, among other reasons) and who meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be asked to consent to the clinical study and provide a 40-60 mL urine sample, without prior DRE, along with relevant de-identified clinical data, at the time of the initial consultation, prior to core-needle biopsy.
The miR Scientific Sentinel® Prostate Cancer Classifier Platform (Sentinel® PCC4 Test) is a new molecular test that interrogates 442 small non-coding RNAs (sncRNA) extracted from urinary exosomes. Using the expression levels of 442 sncRNAs isolated from urine exosomes, the Sentinel® PCC4 Test provides an initial classification of disease status as either no molecular evidence of prostate cancer (NMEPC), or molecular evidence (MEPC) of low-, intermediate- or high-risk of aggressive prostate cancer. This study is designed to validate the classification algorithm and finalize the performance characteristics of the Test using risk-group labeling based on pathological grading from core-needle biopsy data.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Males ≥ 45 years old
. Males with clinical suspicion of prostate cancer, including but not limited to elevated PSA level, suspicious DRE, family history of prostate cancer, and/or germline mutation, who as a result undergo TRUS- or MRI-guided core-needle biopsy and PSA recording (for NCCN group label).
. Signed informed consent prior to initiation of any study-related procedures.
. The patient provided a voided urine sample within 30 days prior to biopsy being performed and prior to DRE (if any). This collection must be ≥ 1 hour after the last urination.
Exclusion criteria
. Persons previously diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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?
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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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Validate the performance characteristics of the miR Sentinel® PCC4 Test to classify subjects into low-risk, intermediate-risk, high-risk, or no molecular evidence of prostate cancer using risk-group labeling based on pathological grading
Timeframe: Urine samples will be collected from participants at the time of entry and processed within 72 hours upon receipt for the miR Sentinel PCC4 Assay interrogation.