Active clinical trials for "Prostatic Neoplasms"

This study evaluates how once daily enzalutamide affects the metabolism of caffeine and dextromethorphan in men with prostate cancer by measuring concentrations of these drugs and their metabolites in plasma.

This randomized clinical trial studies how well visually enhanced education works in improving prostate cancer and treatment knowledge in patients with prostate cancer that has not spread to other places in the body. Visually enhanced education includes pictures, drawings, and photos, may help doctors better convey information about radiation and prostate cancer to patients.

Prostate biopsies are commonly performed freehanded under transrectal ultrasound guidance (TRUS). Due to the manual approach and the limitations of the ultrasound imager, the procedure has high false-negative rates. This represents a daily problem for urologists managing the disease, creates uncertainty and emotional stress for patients, and initiates a cascade of repeat testing and biopsies which also burden the investigators healthcare system. The investigators believe that prostate biopsy can be improved by using a new biopsy paradigm. The investigators plan to perform MRI-guided prostate biopsies with robot-assistance for orienting a needle-guide through which the biopsy is taken. The combination of MRI and robotic precision is expected to improve prostate biopsy sensitivity compared to regular TRUS biopsies. The study is a Pilot clinical trial on 5 patients to primarily assess feasibility and safety. The needle-guide robot is an investigational device developed in their Urology Robotics Laboratory.

This is an open-label exploratory study of CTAP101 Capsules in patients with bone metastases arising from either breast or prostate cancer, who are taking anti-resorptive therapy.

This proposed 5-year Redes En Acción research study involves a mixed-methods approach that occurs in two phases across two distinct and diverse HL communities. The RCT involves a 2 X 4 randomized repeated measures design with experimental condition (combined patient navigation [PN] over 3 months with access to LCNS PN services[PNLCNS] vs. a PN only condition) as the between-groups factor, and time-point (baseline/pre-randomization [T1]; post-PNLCNS [about 3-months post-T1; T2], and about 6- [T3] and about 12-months [T4] follow-up post-T2) as the within-groups factor; total follow-up is 15 months. The investigators will compare the effects of the PNLCNS and PN only conditions on QOL and treatment follow-up compliance in 300 (after attrition; n=100, Chicago and n=100, San Antonio) breast, colorectal and prostate HL cancer survivors with no evidence of metastatic disease.

The primary objective of this study is to determine if vitamin supplementation with a naturally occurring dietary amino acid called organic selenium (i.e., methylselenocysteine) can restore disruption of circadian rhythm in shift workers.

RATIONALE: Memantine hydrochloride may help people stop smoking by decreasing the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. PURPOSE: This randomized, pilot phase II trial studies how effective memantine hydrochloride works compared to placebo in helping cancer survivors stop smoking.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: Determination of safety and toxicity of vaccination with mRNA transfected DC (based on blood samples, and adverse events). SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: Determine immunological response to the vaccine (induction of specific T-cell response) and assessment of tumour response.

The purpose of this study is to determine the most appropriate radiation implant dose for palladium-103 monotherapy. Radiation dose is related to potential cure. From previously published studies, it appears that the prescribed radiation dose can be reduced by 14-20% without any difference in potential cure (in this study, the dose is being decreased 10%). Although most patients tolerate brachytherapy well, complications to appear to be related to radiation exposure to normal structures (i.e. urethra, rectum and proximal penis). By reducing the prescribed dose, it is conceivable that fewer patients will experience side effects and complications.

RATIONALE: Preventing bone loss in patients who are undergoing androgen ablation for prostate cancer may decrease the risk of fractures and may help patients live more comfortably. It is not yet known whether calcium is more effective with or without estrogen and/or risedronate in preventing osteoporosis. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of two forms of calcium with or without estrogen and/or risedronate in preventing osteoporosis in patients with prostate cancer who are receiving androgen ablation therapy.