Genetic Information to Inform Treatment and Screening for Prostate Cancer, GIFTS Study

NCT ID: NCT04254133

Last Updated: 2025-08-22

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Total Enrollment

1360 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2018-11-30

Study Completion Date

2028-08-31

Brief Summary

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This trial studies the role of inherited (present at birth) mutations in cancer risk genes such as BRCA2, BRCA1, ATM, CHEK2, and others in relation to prostate cancer. This study may help researchers understand the frequency and importance of inherited mutations in cancer risk genes in patients with prostate cancer and potentially help identify better ways to treat cancer in patients who have a mutation in one of these genes.

Detailed Description

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OUTLINE:

Participants complete questionnaire over 20 minutes at baseline, then undergo collection of saliva sample for genetic testing. Participants identified to have an inherited mutation in a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) repair gene undergo genetic counseling. Participants whose genetic testing does not indicate an inherited mutation in a DNA repair gene receive a letter thanking them for their participation and emphasizing the importance of ongoing communication with their physician and family members about cancer risk.

Participants will be sent newsletters every year to encourage study engagement and update health questionnaires every two years.

Conditions

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Prostate Carcinoma

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Case Ascertainment

Men with prostate cancer

Questionnaire

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Complete questionnaire

Biospecimen Collection

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Provide saliva samples

Genetic Testing

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Undergo genetic testing

Genetic Counseling

Intervention Type OTHER

Undergo counseling

Laboratory Biomarker Analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Correlative Studies

Family Recruitment

Male relatives of men with prostate cancer

Questionnaire

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Complete questionnaire

Biospecimen Collection

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Provide saliva samples

Genetic Testing

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Undergo genetic testing

Genetic Counseling

Intervention Type OTHER

Undergo counseling

Laboratory Biomarker Analysis

Intervention Type OTHER

Correlative Studies

Interventions

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Questionnaire

Complete questionnaire

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Biospecimen Collection

Provide saliva samples

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Genetic Testing

Undergo genetic testing

Intervention Type DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Genetic Counseling

Undergo counseling

Intervention Type OTHER

Laboratory Biomarker Analysis

Correlative Studies

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Questionnaires Biological Sample Collection Biospecimen Collected Specimen Collection Genetic Analysis Genetic Examination Genetic Test

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Signed informed consent form providing agreement for germline genetic testing, use and release of health and research information
* Male aged 35 to 89 years
* Diagnosis of prostate cancer
* Resident of Washington state
* Willing to complete a questionnaire (online or on paper) to provide basic demographic information, family cancer history, and health history
* Willing and able to provide a saliva sample
* United States (U.S.) mailing address


* Signed informed consent form providing agreement for germline genetic testing, use and release of health and research information
* Males aged 35 to 89 years
* Willingness to complete a questionnaire (online or on paper) to provide basic demographic information, family cancer history, and health history
* Willingness and ability to provide a saliva sample
* U.S. mailing address

Exclusion Criteria

* Unable to provide informed consent, e.g. decisional impairment
* Prior bone marrow transplant
* Currently under treatment for a hematologic malignancy
* Study team members


* Unable to provide informed consent, e.g. decisional impairment
* Prior bone marrow transplant
* Currently under treatment for a hematologic malignancy
* Study team members
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

89 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NIH

Sponsor Role collaborator

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Burcu Darst

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Heather H Cheng

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Daniel W Lin

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Colin C Pritchard

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Locations

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Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium

Seattle, Washington, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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P50CA097186

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

View Link

NCI-2020-00933

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

8754

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

RG1004177

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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