Mdxhealth Collaborates with University of Oxford to Validate GPS Test in Major Clinical Trial
IRVINE, CA – January XX, 2026 (GlobeNewswire) – Mdxhealth SA (NASDAQ: MDXH), a prominent player in precision diagnostics, has announced a significant advancement in its partnership with the University of Oxford. The initiation of the Genomic Prostate Score (GPS) testing is set to take place within the context of the UK ProtecT trial (Prostate Testing for Cancer and Treatment), marking a pivotal moment in prostate cancer treatment assessment. This landmark study aims to validate GPS as the first genomic classifier backed by randomized clinical trial evidence in an Active Surveillance cohort, further establishing its clinical relevance in predicting prostate cancer progression and long-term outcomes.
Significance of the ProtecT Trial
The UK ProtecT trial is recognized as the world’s largest randomized clinical trial assessing treatment effectiveness for localized prostate cancer. With over 1,500 men participating and tracked for more than two decades, this study provides unparalleled long-term data on clinical outcomes for Active Surveillance/Active Monitoring, Radical Prostatectomy (RP), and Radiotherapy (RT).
Michael K. McGarrity, Chief Executive Officer of Mdxhealth, emphasized, “This is a transformative moment for prostate cancer precision diagnostics. No other patient cohort offers this level of rigor, long-term follow-up, and potential impact on clinical practice guidelines, payer coverage, and provider adoption for patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer.”
Enhancing Prostate Cancer Management
Professor Hamdy from the University of Oxford stated, “The ProtecT trial has been instrumental in shaping international standards for prostate cancer management. By integrating the Genomic Prostate Score (GPS) test, we are enhancing previous outcomes data with genomic insights that could revolutionize how healthcare providers assess risk and tailor treatment for patients globally.”
Building on Existing Research
This pivotal research builds on a partnership that began in September 2023, where Mdxhealth and the University of Oxford explored the link between GPS and prostate cancer progression through the ProMPT cohort. With the successful completion of ProMPT validation, the GPS-ProtecT study will now utilize one of the most extensive long-term datasets in prostate cancer research to illustrate the predictive capabilities of GPS in a robust prospective, randomized setting.
About Mdxhealth
Mdxhealth is a leading precison diagnostics company specializing in delivering actionable molecular information to tailor patient diagnosis and treatment. The company’s diagnostic tests employ proprietary genomic, epigenetic (methylation), exosomal, and other innovative molecular technologies, aiding physicians in diagnosing and prognosticating prostate cancer and other urologic diseases. Mdxhealth's U.S. headquarters and laboratory are located in Irvine, California, with additional facilities in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Plano, Texas, and its European headquarters situated in Herstal, Belgium.
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