~4 spots leftby Apr 2026

Bicalutamide + Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

(BiolenRT Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
DC
Overseen byDeborah Citrin, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Male
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Recruiting
Sponsor: Alessa Therapeutics Inc.
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will be undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of replacing systemic Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) with targeted local delivery of an anti-androgen agent alone in patients in whom ADT + radiation therapy is indicated for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.

Research Team

DC

Deborah Citrin, MD

Principal Investigator

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Eligibility Criteria

Men over 18 with intermediate or high-risk localized prostate cancer suitable for radiation and anti-androgen therapy, but who refuse systemic ADT. They must have MRI-detected, biopsy-proven cancer and not used certain medications recently. Men with prior prostate cancer treatments or severe urinary symptoms are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

I have intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer and refuse hormone therapy.
I am older than 18 years.
I have prostate cancer that is still contained within the prostate and requires radiation and hormone therapy.
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Exclusion Criteria

I haven't used medications like Finasteride or Dutasteride for more than 3 months in the last 2 years.
I am at high risk and open to hormone therapy for my cancer.
I cannot have an MRI due to a medical device I have or another reason.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Bicalutamide (Anti-androgen agent)
  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (Radiation)
Trial OverviewThe trial is testing the use of Bicalutamide implants (Biolen) combined with Stereotactic body radiation therapy as an alternative to standard Androgen Deprivation Therapy in treating localized prostate cancer.
Participant Groups
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Biolen+Radiation TherapyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Localized single delivery of the Biolen implant (polymer + bicalutamide) with radiation therapy

Bicalutamide is already approved in Japan, Canada for the following indications:

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Approved in Japan as Casodex for:
  • Metastatic prostate cancer
  • Locally advanced prostate cancer
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Approved in Canada as Casodex for:
  • Metastatic prostate cancer
  • Locally advanced prostate cancer

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
National Cancer InstituteBethesda, MD
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Alessa Therapeutics Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3
Patients Recruited
60+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14080
Patients Recruited
41,180,000+