The GENPET Study - An Imaging Study of FCH-PET-CT in Men With Prostate Cancer and a DNA Repair Ge… (NCT05097274) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The GENPET Study - An Imaging Study of FCH-PET-CT in Men With Prostate Cancer and a DNA Repair Gene Mutation.
United Kingdom50 participantsStarted 2015-10-15
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to determine if PET-CT imaging (using contrast recommended in clinical guidelines) is superior to combined bone scan and MRI/CT of the abdomen \& pelvis in detecting the increased incidence of metastasis (nodal/distant outside the pelvis) in men with prostatic carcinoma with mutations in any of the following germline DNA repair genes BRCA1, BRCA2, MSH2, MSH6, MLH1, PMS2, CHEK2, PALB2, ATM.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Confirmed pathogenic germline mutation in any of the following genes BRCA1, BRCA2, MSH2, MSH6, MLH1, PMS2, CHEK2, PALB2 or ATM.
* Over the age of 18
* Diagnosed with prostate cancer and at a time when staging imaging is clinically indicated; either:
* At a new diagnosis
* Biochemically progressing patients who were treated radically with surgery or radiotherapy (more than 6 months ago) and are currently not receiving hormonal treatment or chemotherapy
* Patients on active surveillance with a PSA doubling time of 6 months or less
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of other malignancy (excluding basal cell cancer/squamous cell cancer of the skin) within five years of diagnosis
* Known metastatic prostate cancer, both local and distant
* Patients who have received any oncological treatment within the last six months
* Patients on any investigational drug treatment
* Patients on steroids
* Known history of inflammatory/infective diseases (e.g. sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, inflammatory bowel disease)
* Contraindications to having an MRI using the standard MRI checklist (e.g. pacemakers, aneurysm clips, claustrophobia)
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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1. Sensitivity of FCH-PET-CT scan
Timeframe: Within 12 months of the last FCH-PET-CT scan
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05097274
SponsorInstitute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom