Search / Trial NCT00001469

Genetic Analysis of Hereditary Prostate Cancer

Launched by NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NHGRI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Genotyping Linkage Analysis Adenocarcinoma Micro Satellite Hereditary Prostate Cancer (Hereditary)

Description

Molecular approaches to the understanding of human neoplastic disease have revealed that multiple genetic alterations are an essential component of tumorigenesis. Both germline and somatic genetic alterations can be involved in the malignant transformation of normal cells. Identification of the genes involved in neoplastic transformation has been approached through the molecular analysis of sporadic cancers and the genetic study of families with an inherited predisposition for cancer. The interplay of these two approaches has led to the characterization of genes such as the retinoblastoma (...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Enrollment in this study includes case-control data from men with prostate cancer and matched controls who are free from the disease, plus affected and unaffected individuals from families who meet the following criteria for Hereditary Prostate Cancer:
  • 1. A cluster of 3 or more first degree relatives, such as a father and 2 sons or 3 brothers
  • 2. The occurrence of prostate cancer in each of 3 generations in either the proband's paternal or maternal lineages
  • 3. Two first or second-degree relatives affected at an early age (age 55 years or younger).

About National Human Genome Research Institute (Nhgri)

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is a prominent research organization within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) dedicated to advancing the field of genomics and its applications in health and medicine. NHGRI sponsors and conducts a wide range of clinical trials aimed at understanding the genetic basis of diseases, developing innovative genomic technologies, and translating genomic research into clinical practice. With a commitment to ethical research and collaboration, NHGRI plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of personalized medicine and improving patient outcomes through genomic discoveries.

Locations

Bronx, New York, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States

Tampere, , Finland

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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