Impact of Antibiotic Treatment on Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Variability

Summary

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of mild to moderate infections, including prostate infections. It has been suggested that antibiotic treatment influences PSA levels due to the fact that an increase in PSA levels may be caused by inflammation or swelling of the prostate. Antibiotics are used to treat such inflammatory conditions. However, it has not been proven that antibiotics can be used to lower PSA. This research is being done to see if treatment with the antibiotic Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride affects the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test. This study may also help doctors in deciding which patients need a prostate biopsy.

Timeline

Start

2008-01

Primary completion

2011-06

Completion

2011-06

Drugs

Indications