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Testicular Germ Cell CancerNCT04914026

MicroRNA as Markers in Testicular Cancer

An observational study of Testicular Germ Cell Cancer and Seminoma, run by Haukeland University Hospital at 6 sites in 2 countries.

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Looking for participants now. Contact the study team or a site below to ask about taking part.

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Trial summary

The main objective of this study is establish the performance of miR371 in management of testicular cancer Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years, men only
What is being tested?
Biomarker analysis
How many people
350 participants
Where
6 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
31 Dec 2016to 31 Dec 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Men with suspected and confirmed testicular germ cell cancer, aged 18-70 years. Seminomas and non-seminomas, stage I-IV.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with suspected testicular cancer, referred to orchiectomy.
  • Patients diagnosed with testicular germ cell cancer.
  • Age 18-70 years of age.
  • Must be able receive information and to consent.

Who cannot join

  • Other prior or concomitant malignancy (other than testicular cancer).
  • Other diseases or conditions that hinder the ability to receive information and to participate in follow-up procedures.

Trial locations and contacts

6 sites in 2 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

6 sites in 2 countries

Norway4 sites, 4 recruiting
  • Haukeland University Hospital

    Bergen, 5021

    Mette Pernille Myklebust, PhD, +47 41684492, mette.pernille.myklebust@helse-bergen.no

    Recruiting
  • Haugesund Hospital

    Haugesund, 5528

    Bogdan Stefan Bercea, MD, +47 52 73 20 00, bogdan.stefan.bercea@helse-fonna.no

    Recruiting
  • Oslo University Hospital

    Oslo, 0379

    Helene Negaard, MD, PhD, +47 22 93 40 00, UXHEGA@ous-hf.no

    Not yet recruiting
  • University Hospital of North Norway

    Tromsø, 9038

    Hege S. Haugnes, MD, PhD, +47 77 75 43 42, hege.sagstuen.haugnes@unn.no

    Recruiting

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Sweden2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital

    Gothenburg, 41345

    Anna G. Bergdahl, MD, PhD, +46 31 342 90 26, anna.grenabo@vg.region.se

    Not yet recruiting
  • Karolinska University Hospital

    Stockholm

    Anna Thor, MD, anna.thor@ki.se

    Anders Kjellman, MD, PhD, +46 073 699 52 58, anders.kjellman@sll.se

    Recruiting

Other trials in Sweden

About this study

Official title: MicroRNA-371 as Markers for Disease Activity and as a Tool to Monitor the Effect of Chemotherapy and Early Detection of Recurrence in Patients With Testicular Germ Cell Tumours

The main objective of this study is establish the performance of miR371 in management of testicular cancer

Read the detailed description

The main objective of the study is to asses the sensitivity and specificity of microRNA-371a-5p (miR371) in detection of viable testicular germ tumour cells. To assess the utility of miR371 at orchiectomy, during treatment and surveillance and in early detection of recurrence.

Being tested
Biomarker analysis
Medical subject headings
Testicular Neoplasms, Seminoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Biomarker analysisOther

    Blood collection. Blood samples will be collected at diagnosis, during surveillance, during treatment and every 3-6 months

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. miR371 as a biomarker in testicular germ cell cancer at orchiectomy

    To estimate the sensitivity and specificity of miR371 in identifying viable tumour cells at diagnosis

    Measured: 5 years

  2. miR371 as a biomarker in testicular germ cell cancer at RPLND

    To estimate the sensitivity and specificity of miR371 in identifying viable tumour cells at RPLND

    Measured: 5 years

  3. miR371 as a biomarker in testicular germ cell cancer during chemotherapy treatment

    To estimate the performance of miR371 in monitoring of treatment efficiency (chemotherapy)

    Measured: 5 years

  4. miR371 as a biomarker in testicular germ cell cancer and detection of recurrence

    To estimate the performance of miR371 in (early) detection of recurrence

    Measured: 5 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Jun 2021
  2. Study start31 Dec 2016
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
350 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04914026
Sponsor's protocol ID
2015/1475
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
31 May 2021
Last updated
8 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Testicular Germ Cell Cancer and Seminoma, run by Haukeland University Hospital at 6 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 6 sites in Norway, Sweden. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Mette Pernille Myklebust, PhD (+47 41684492, mette.pernille.myklebust@helse-bergen.no), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

miR371 as a biomarker in testicular germ cell cancer at orchiectomy (time frame: 5 years). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Aug 2022.

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