Overview

Effect of Dutasteride on Androgen-Response Gene Expression in Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the drug dutasteride increases expression of genes that slow the growth of prostate cancer during treatment with intermittent androgen ablation therapy (hormone therapy).
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem Research Institute
Collaborators:
Northwestern University
University of Chicago
Treatments:
Androgens
Dutasteride