CV Care Program for Prostate Cancer Patients

CV CARE: CardioVascular Care in PC Patients

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Prostate Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Male
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
180 (estimated)
Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with prostate cancer who are starting hormone treatment. Participants will take part in visits to check their heart health while receiving this treatment.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with prostate adenocarcinoma.
  • I have been prescribed at least 24 weeks of hormone treatment.
  • I am willing to attend two visits at weeks 12 and 24 after starting treatment.
  • I can go to follow-up visits at the DFCI Longwood site.
  • I can have lab tests and blood pressure checks.
  • I am at least 18 years old.
  • I expect to live longer than 6 months.
  • I can understand and sign a consent form.

You may not be able to join if

  • I had a major heart problem or stroke in the past 6 months.
  • I have already been on hormone treatment for more than 12 weeks.
  • I am receiving chemotherapy while on hormone treatment.
  • I am in another clinical trial.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This research is being done to test a program to assess and manage reversible cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in participants with prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), with the goal of integrating a standardized method into Dana-Farber Cancer Institute clinics for all such participants. The name of the intervention used in this research study is: CV Care (cardiovascular …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have a histologic diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Participants with any stage of prostate cancer are eligible, as long as treatment with at least 24 weeks of ADT is recommended by their treating physician. * Participants must have been prescribed a plan…
Contacts

Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH

857-215-1605

aliciak_morgans@dfci.harvard.edu

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