
Opinion|Videos|June 3, 2025
Ultra-Low PSA Response as a Trial End Point or Clinical Decision Point
Author(s)Neal Shore, MD, FACS
Explore the latest advancements in clinical trials for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, focusing on innovative treatments and testing methods.
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Future Applications of Ultra-Low PSA Response
Key Themes:
- Potential use of ultra-low PSA response as a clinical trial end point
- Possibility of using PSA response to guide treatment intensification or de-escalation
- Need for further validation of this approach
Expert Insights:
- Dr Shore discussed the potential for ultra-low PSA response to serve as an end point in future clinical trials.
He highlighted how this metric could potentially influence precision medicine approaches while emphasizing the need for further validation.
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