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Screening for Prostate Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)

N/A Active, not recruiting NCT00002540

ConditionProstate Carcinoma
PhaseN/A
SponsorNational Cancer Institute (NCI)
StatusActive, not recruiting
Enrollment76,685 participants
InterventionsLaboratory Biomarker Analysis, Medical Examination Assessment, Screening Questionnaire Administration
Start dateNov 16, 1993
Completion dateMay 21, 2012
Results postedJun 26, 2014

Summary

This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers. Screening tests may help doctors find cancer cells early and plan better treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Deaths

Events through 13 years of follow-up or through December 31, 2009; median follow-up 12.0 years. · Participants

Control145 Participants
Prostate Screening158 Participants
Hazard Ratio (HR)1.09 (95% CI 0.87–1.36)

Prostate Cancer Death Rates

Events through 13 years of follow-up or through December 31, 2009; median follow-up 12.0 years. · Deaths per 10,000 PY

Control3.4 Deaths per 10,000 PY
Prostate Screening3.7 Deaths per 10,000 PY
Hazard Ratio (HR)1.09 (95% CI 0.87–1.36)

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