An Observational Study to Learn More About Treatment Patterns and Factors Determining the Choice … (NCT06874114) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Observational Study to Learn More About Treatment Patterns and Factors Determining the Choice of Treatment in Canadian Men With Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer in Routine Medical Care
Canada700 participantsStarted 2025-02-28
Plain-language summary
This is an observational study in which only data are collected from adult Canadian men with metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) are studied. Participants will not receive any advice on treatment or any changes to the healthcare.
Metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer is a cancer of the prostate gland, a male reproductive gland found below the bladder. Metastatic means that cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Hormone-sensitive means it can be treated with anti-hormonal therapy such as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
ADT lowers the level of testosterone and slows down the growth of cancer cells. However, in some cases, ADT alone is not sufficient and doctors recommend combining it with treatments like Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPi) and/or docetaxel to stop the growth of cancer cells.
ARPi slow down the growth of the cancer cells by blocking a sex hormone called the androgens from attaching to the protein found in the cancer cells. ARPi includes medicines like apalutamide, darolutamide, and enzalutamide.
Docetaxel is a medicine used to treat different types of cancer and works by stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells. ADT, ARPi, and docetaxel are approved treatments for men with mHSPC in Canada.
The participants in this study are already receiving treatment for mHSPC as part of their routine medical care from their doctors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men aged ≥ 18 years diagnosed with mHSPC verified by radiographic evidence of metastasis with Conventional Imaging (CI) or Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen-Positron Emission Tomography (PSMA-PET), and histologically confirmed carcinoma
* At least 6 months follow-up post-diagnosis period, unless the patient died earlier
Exclusion Criteria:
* ADT use for \>6 months or any use of ARPi (ADT use in the neoadjuvant or adjuvant setting where the patient has been off treatment for 12 months or more is allowed)
* This criterion is to ensure that we are capturing mHSPC patients and not Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) patients who have progressed from earlier stages
* Evidence of inclusion in clinical trials during the study period
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.