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Clinical Trial Search

Some prostate cancer patients may opt to participate in a clinical trial. The following information will educate you on this process and provide a search function to find a clinical trial in your area.

Clinical Trial Basics

The decision to participate in a clinical trial should be made by you and your doctors after careful consideration.

By participating, you will receive excellent care. You may be treated by leaders in the field. You will gain access to medicines not available to others and have the satisfaction of knowing you helped make a difference in prostate cancer research.

Patient volunteers have clearly defined rights. If you participate, you can decide to leave the study at any time. Close attention will be paid to you and your treatment. You have the right to be informed about what will happen, and nothing will be done without your written consent.

Clinical trials are very carefully regulated. Each trial must be approved by a hospital investigational review board (IRB) as well as the FDA. Multiple committees are required to look at the research plans, both for scientific merit and to safeguard the patients by evaluating any potential risks.

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial Listing

The CenterWatch database is a listing of clinical trials actively recruiting patients for prostate cancer, including publicly and privately funded U.S. and international trials. The listings include clear descriptions of the research projects, including who is eligible, and the contact information. Use this listing to search for trials by geographic region. Please check back regularly since this database is updated daily. You can also register your e-mail address on that site to be notified when new prostate cancer clinical trials are posted to the CenterWatch database.

Listing of Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials

To locate more federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions, visit ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the National Institutes of Health, developed by the National Library of Medicine.

Clinical Cancer Research Center Profiles

This directory provides detailed profiles of over several hundred clinical research centers specializing in Oncology (Cancer) and Urology research. Research centers are organized geographically by state, city and center name.

Oncology Research Centers

Urology Research Centers

Overview of Clinical Trials

To make informed decisions about participating in clinical trials, make sure you understand the scientific and research-specific terms commonly used.

Overview of Clinical Trials

Additional Resources and Links

For more detailed information about participating in clinical trials, read the CenterWatch publication Informed Consent: A Guide to the Risks and Benefits of Volunteering for Clinical Trials.

Additional Clinical Trial Information Sources

The National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials: Questions and Answers
1-800-4CANCER

The American Cancer Society (ACS)

Clinical Trials