Analyzing the Composition of Tears and Blood for Discovery of Novel Signatures of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Prostate Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 35 - 80 |
| Updated: | 2/3/2019 |
| Start Date: | January 2012 |
| End Date: | February 2020 |
The purpose of this research study is to compare profiles in the blood and tears of patients
with and without prostate cancer with the goal of developing a method of separating men with
aggressive and non-aggressive disease.
with and without prostate cancer with the goal of developing a method of separating men with
aggressive and non-aggressive disease.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male, 35-80 years old
2. Patients who present for a routine check-up
3. Patients who present for the evaluation of an abnormal exam or test (elevated PSA,
abnormal DRE, etc.)
4. Patients who present for the evaluation of a palpable nodule or induration on prostate
exam
5. Patients may present with a biopsy proven prostate cancer from outside physician for
inclusion into arms 2 or 3
6. For group 1 a negative prostate biopsy
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patient < 35 or > 81 years of age
2. Concurrent eye infection or trauma
3. Active conjunctivitis
4. Abnormal production of tears (too much or too little)
5. Any other conditions the PI or staff feels will not fulfill the criteria for study
entry or will place the subject in a harmful environment
6. Atypia on prostate biopsy report
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529 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
(501) 686-7000
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in...
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