Status:

TERMINATED

Randomized Trial of Ciprofloxacin Versus Observation for Men With Elevated Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)

Lead Sponsor:

University of Chicago

Conditions:

Elevated Prostate Specific Antigen

Eligibility:

MALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of an empiric course of antibiotics for men with an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level.

Detailed Description

Study Objectives: Primary Objective: To assess the impact of ciprofloxacin on the change in PSA from baseline/randomization to prostate biopsy Secondary Objective: To assess the impact of ciprofloxa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men 18 yrs. or older
  • An elevated PSA (\>2.5 ng/ml) and normal digital rectal exam
  • Have elected to proceed with a diagnostic 12-core prostate biopsy

Exclusion

  • Previous prostate biopsy
  • History of prostate cancer
  • Urinary tract infections or prostatitis within one year of study entry
  • antibiotic use within one month prior to PSA level
  • pyuria or bacteruria on urinalysis
  • allergy to fluoroquinolones

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

85 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00840294

Start Date

January 1 2009

End Date

May 1 2011

Last Update

August 1 2014

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The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637