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Antiandrogen

Combination Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Ana Molina, MD
Research Sponsored by Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of prostate
Serum testosterone < 50 ng/dL. Subjects must continue primary androgen deprivation with an LHRH/GnRH analogue (agonist/antagonist) if they have not undergone orchiectomy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up starting after 12 weeks, at the beginning of week 4 of combination therapy with docetaxel, apalutamide, abiraterone acetate plus prednisone until psa progression or study completion (~36 months)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will enroll patients with metastatic mCRPC who have not been previously treated with abiraterone or docetaxel.

Who is the study for?
Men over 18 with advanced prostate cancer that's resistant to hormone therapy can join. They need a certain level of health, like normal organ/marrow function and controlled blood pressure. They must not have had recent heart issues, seizures, or certain treatments like chemotherapy for prostate cancer within the last 3 years.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
This trial tests Apalutamide combined with Abiraterone Acetate, Docetaxel, and Prednisone in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). It aims to find the safest dose for Apalutamide when used with these other drugs.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include fatigue, digestive problems like nausea and diarrhea, allergic reactions to medication components, increased risk of infections due to steroid use (Prednisone), liver function changes, and potential impact on blood cell counts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My prostate cancer was confirmed by a lab test.
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My testosterone levels are below 50 ng/dL, and I am on hormone therapy unless I've had an orchiectomy.
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My blood and organ functions are within normal ranges.
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I can swallow pills without needing to crush, dissolve, or chew them.
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than half of the day.
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My prostate cancer is worsening, shown by tests like PSA levels or scans.
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I am older than 18 years.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~starting after 12 weeks, at the beginning of week 4 of combination therapy with docetaxel, apalutamide, abiraterone acetate plus prednisone until psa progression or study completion (~36 months)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and starting after 12 weeks, at the beginning of week 4 of combination therapy with docetaxel, apalutamide, abiraterone acetate plus prednisone until psa progression or study completion (~36 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of participants with dose limiting toxicities (DLT)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in CellSearch circulating tumor cells (CTC) enumration
Change in PSA response
Change in the number of subjects with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: All patientsExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Apalutamide, 120 mg (cohort 1), 240 mg (cohort 2), 180 mg (cohort 3) Abiraterone Acetate 1000mg Prednisone 10mg Docetaxel 75 mg/m2
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Abiraterone
FDA approved
Docetaxel
FDA approved
Apalutamide
FDA approved
Prednisone
FDA approved

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityLead Sponsor
1,059 Previous Clinical Trials
1,316,127 Total Patients Enrolled
49 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
34,611 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLCIndustry Sponsor
159 Previous Clinical Trials
580,503 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
1,343 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Ana Molina, MDPrincipal InvestigatorWeill Medical College of Cornell University
1 Previous Clinical Trials
10 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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