ProGRESS Study: Genetic Risk and Prostate Cancer Screening
This study, called ProGRESS, is looking at new ways to screen for prostate cancer, which is common among Veterans. Current screening methods can be inaccurate, sometimes leading to unnecessary biopsies. This study compares two approaches: a "precision screening intervention" where you receive a report about your genetic risk for prostate cancer, along with personalized screening advice and genetic counseling if your risk is high. The other approach is "usual care," which involves a brochure about making decisions for prostate cancer screening. The goal is to see if genetic testing can better identify men at high risk for serious prostate cancer, while helping those at low risk avoid unneeded biopsies. You may be able to join if you are a male Veteran, aged 55-69, receive regular VA care, and have no personal history of prostate cancer or prior prostate procedures. The study aims to enroll 5000 participants.
- Study design
- This is an interventional study comparing two different approaches to prostate cancer screening. It plans to enroll 5000 participants.
- What's involved
- Not specified in the trial record.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- The study will follow participants for 7 years to measure the diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer and negative prostate biopsies.
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The Prostate Cancer, Genetic Risk, and Equitable Screening Study (ProGRESS)
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Jason L Vassy, MD MPH · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA
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What this trial measures
- Diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer7 years
Cases of csPCa will be abstracted from VA and survey data and defined using NCCN classifications of intermediate risk or higher: PSA 10 and/or Grade Group 2 and/or clinical T stage T2b
- Negative prostate biopsy7 years
Counts of negative prostate biopsies not temporally associated with csPCa (within 6 months of diagnosis) will be abstracted from VA and survey data