Prognostic Study of Via Dynamic Change of PCA3 mRNA in Drainage Fluid After Radical Prostatectomy
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Prostatic Neoplasms, Exosomes. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
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Official title
Prognostic Study of Prostate Cancer Via Dynamic Change of PCA3 mRNA in Abdominal Cavity Drainage Fluid After Radical Prostatectomy
Overview
This study investigates the prognostic value of dynamic changes in PCA3 mRNA levels found in the abdominal cavity drainage fluid after radical prostatectomy. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, and radical prostatectomy is a standard treatment. While PSA levels in the blood are commonly used as a marker for diagnosis, this study focuses on the significance of PCA3 mRNA levels in the prognosis of prostate cancer. The findings may provide insights into improved post-surgical monitoring and more tailored therapeutic strategies for prostate cancer patients.
Detailed description
This study examines the prognostic significance of PCA3 mRNA levels in the drainage fluid collected from the abdominal cavity following radical prostatectomy, a common surgical treatment for prostate cancer. PSA is widely used as a biomarker for prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment response, and recurrence monitoring in the blood. However, this research seeks to explore the prognostic value of PCA3 mRNA in the drainage fluid. The study involves continuous monitoring of PCA3 mRNA levels in the drainage fluid after radical prostatectomy, with the hypothesis that dynamic changes in these levels could serve as an early warning system for potential tumor recurrence, residual disease, or metastasis. The research will correlate these fluid PCA3 mRNA levels with patient outcomes, recurrence rates, and other clinical factors to determine their predictive value.
By investigating this novel source of PCA3 mRNA monitoring, the study aims to reduce invasive tests, enhance post-operative surveillance, and improve early detection of disease recurrence for prostate cancer patients. This research could contribute to refining post-surgical care protocols, offering a new tool for predict long-term outcomes for individuals undergoing radical prostatectomy.
Primary outcome measures
- PCA3 mRNA Levels in Drainage Fluid [Time frame: Measured daily for up to 3 days post-surgery]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
•Prostate cancer patients treated with radical prostatectomy
Exclusion criteria
- 1\. Received neoadjuvant endocrine/chemotherapy before surgery;
- 2\. Urine leakage after surgery (positive creatinine test of drainage fluid).
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06707961 · YLY-PCA3