There are some conditions, such as prostate cancer and prostate surgery, which may exclude you from the study. Each procedure and piece of information provides a stepping stone in the path to understanding chronic prostatitis. Information about individual patients is held in strict confidence.
Men answer questions about symptoms every three months for three years.
This includes two doctor visits per year and two phone contacts. Patients have contact with doctors and research nurses during regular office visits and through phone calls and mailings. Costs associated with doctor visits and tests will be discussed with your health care provider. The CPC Study involves two phases. This information is forwarded to you by the Prostatitis Foundation.