Diet, Genetic Variation and Prostate Cancer Among African Americans

This is a single center pilot study to asses the feasibility of conducting a larger population-based study. It is an investigator-initiated study funded yb the UC Davis Cancer Center's Development Award Program. The hypothesis is that the percent african ancestry in an individual may determine their prognosis if diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Prostate Cancer Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Genital Neoplasms, Male Male Urogenital Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Prostatic Diseases Prostatic Neoplasms Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Neoplasms

Age range

35 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Self-identification as a male with African ancestry Between ages of 35-75

Exclusion criteria

No African ancestry Not between ages of 35-75

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Is there a difference in ancestry percentage between the controls (no cancer) and the cases (prostate cancer)

Time frame: 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Davis

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2007
Study completion: 2007
First posted: Jan 2, 2008
Registry last updated: Jan 2, 2008

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