Screening for Prostate Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)
N/A
Active, not recruiting
NCT00002540
| Condition | Prostate Carcinoma |
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| Phase | N/A |
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| Sponsor | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
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| Status | Active, not recruiting |
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| Enrollment | 76,685 participants |
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| Interventions | Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Medical Examination Assessment, Screening Questionnaire Administration |
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| Start date | Nov 16, 1993 |
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| Completion date | May 21, 2012 |
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| Results posted | Jun 26, 2014 |
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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
| Control | 145 Participants |
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| Prostate Screening | 158 Participants |
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| 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
| Control | 3.4 Deaths per 10,000 PY |
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| Prostate Screening | 3.7 Deaths per 10,000 PY |
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| Hazard Ratio (HR) | 1.09 (95% CI 0.87–1.36) |
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