Research and clinical trials for prostate cancer

All cancer treatments have to be fully researched before they can be used for everyone. This is so we know that they work, they are better than the treatments already available and they are safe.

Researchers around the world are looking into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. They are also looking into whether new treatments are safe and better than those currently available.

Go to Cancer Research UK’s clinical trials database if you are looking for a trial for prostate cancer in the UK. You need to talk to your specialist if there are any trials that you think you might be able to take part in.

Research into the screening, diagnosis and causes of prostate cancer

Find out about the latest research looking into new ways to diagnose and the possible causes of prostate cancer. 

 

Research into treatment for prostate cancer

Before new treatments can be introduced they need to be tested thoroughly. Find out about the latest research into the treatment of prostate cancer.

Find a clinical trial

Find information about UK clinical trials for prostate cancer and summaries of trial results.

What are clinical trials?

Trials can find out if a new test or treatment is safe and better than those currently available.

Before you take part

Find out about what researchers should tell you before you agree to take part in a trial.

How to join a clinical trial

If you see a trial you're interested in, discuss it with your specialist or GP.

Our research into prostate cancer

Find out how our researchers are discovering new ways to tackle prostate cancer.
Last reviewed: 
12 Jul 2022
Next review due: 
12 Jul 2025