Prostate Medication and Gut Health Study

We are investigating how prostate treatments affect gut bacteria and how these bacteria may influence treatment responses in men with BPH and prostate cancer.

>2 yearsMonitoring phase (IV)No PlaceboStandard MedicinesOralInjectionInternal MedicineUrology

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Degarelix Accord
Degarelix Accord is a medicine used to treat advanced prostate cancer by quickly lowering male hormone levels.
Duodart
Duodart is a medicine used to treat an enlarged prostate and relieve related urinary problems in men.
Finasteride
Finasteride is a medicine used to treat male pattern hair loss and symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Degarelix
Degarelix is a substance that rapidly lowers testosterone to help control advanced prostate cancer.
Dutasteride
Dutasteride is a substance that treats enlarged prostate by lowering hormones that cause prostate growth.
Finasteride
Finasteride is a substance that shrinks enlarged prostates and helps prevent male pattern hair loss by lowering hormones that cause those changes.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Adadut
Adaster
Adatam

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Turku University Central Hospital
TO3, Urology
Turku, Finland
Sponsor: Turku University Central Hospital
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.