Impact of Anti-inflammatory Medications in Patients With Elevated Serum Prostate-specific Antigen
Start Date
8/1/2022
Completion Date
12/31/2027
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of ibuprofen in men with elevated serum PSA.
Detailed Description
Serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is widely used as a screening marker for prostate cancer. However, elevated serum PSA level could result from various conditions other than malignancy such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary tract infection, or inflammation (prostatitis). Inflammation within the prostate is often sub-clinical, not readily visible on urinalysis, and can putatively and artificially elevate PSA. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have shown benefits in reducing symptoms in patients with inflammatory conditions of the prostate. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is a widely available, cheap, and commonly used over the counter NSAID. NSAID's are routinely given to men with an elevated PSA for empiric treatment of inflammation; however, the impact of NSAIDs in men with elevated serum PSA is unknown.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 80 years
Interventions
Ibuprofen 400 mg
Conditions
Locations
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60637
United States
Albany Medical College
Albany, New York 12208
United States
The Pennsylvania State University at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
United States