At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Single negative prostate biopsy within 6 months prior to enrollment
- ✓PSA 2.5-10 ng/mL if age 50-60, or PSA 3.0-10 ng/mL if over age 60
- ✓Ability and willingness to participate in study for 4 years
- ✕More than one previous negative prostate biopsy
- ✕History of prostate cancer
- ✕Previous prostate surgery
- ✕Inability to urinate requiring catheter use in past 2 years
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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Dutasteride 0.5 mg Administered Orally Once Daily for Four Years to Reduce the Risk of Biopsy-Detectable Prostate Cancer
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Dutasteride and Placebo for Neoplasms, Prostate. Completed, enrolled 8,231 participants across 932 sites in 42 countries.
Detailed Summary
This 4-year study will compare how safe and effective an oral investigational medicine is (compared to placebo) in preventing the development of prostate cancer in men that are defined by the study entrance criteria as being at an increased risk for prostate cancer. Study visits to the clinic will occur every 6 months for up to 4 years (10 clinic visits), and a prostate biopsy will be performed at 2 and 4 years of treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
After successful completion of the placebo run-in phase, subjects who continue to meet eligibility requirements will be randomized into the double-blind phase of the study and issued a 6-month supply of study drug. Subjects will self-administer study drug once daily dosing of 0.5mg of dutasteride orally for up to 4 years.
After successful completion of the placebo run-in phase, subjects who continue to meet eligibility requirements will be randomized into the double-blind phase of the study and issued a 6-month supply of study drug. Subjects will self-administer study drug once daily orally for up to 4 years.