Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Biobank for African American Prostate Cancer Research in Florida

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Biobank for African American Prostate Cancer Research in Florida

Official Title: Biobank for African American Prostate Cancer Research in Florida

Study ID: NCT03232411

Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Interventions

Questionnaires

Saliva Samples

Tumor Tissue

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purposes of this study are: a) to develop a statewide Biobank for prostate cancer among men of African Ancestry in Florida and; b) to examine whether smoking increases the aggressiveness of prostate cancer using several biological approaches. Investigators plan to contact African American prostate cancer patients regarding participation. This project has 3 main components. Eligible patients may choose to participate in any or all parts of the study: Questionnaires; Saliva Samples; Tumor Tissue.

Detailed Description: This project will create the first state-wide data and biospecimen bank for men of African ancestry with prostate cancer. The sampling strategy and size of the study population ensure that the cohorts is representative, enhancing validity of studies based on this resource. In addition, there are no data on the role of smoking in African American prostate cancer. The approach to share the resource with Florida prostate cancer researchers is innovative and possible because the four annual prostate cancer symposiums organized by Moffitt has unified many Florida prostate cancer researchers who are now well connected and actively collaborating, as evidenced by publications and funded projects among participants.