~6 spots leftby Apr 2026

Platform Study for Prostate Researching Translational Endpoints Correlated to Response to Inform Use of Novel Combinations

(PORTER Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+5 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Male
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy
No Placebo Group
Breakthrough Therapy

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is designed to evaluate multiple clinical hypotheses and mechanistically-defined combinations to evaluate the safety and efficacy of immunotherapy combinations in participants with mCRPC who have received prior secondary androgen receptor signaling inhibitor therapy (eg, abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide).

Research Team

PI

Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy

Principal Investigator

Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Provide fresh pre-treatment core needle or incisional biopsy of a metastatic tumor lesion not previously irradiated. Fine needle aspiration is not acceptable.
Additionally, if a pre-treatment biopsy is not medically feasible for participants with bone only disease, formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor specimen in a paraffin block (preferred) or at least 10 slides containing unstained, freshly cut, serial sections must be provided.
For all participants, in addition to fresh pre-treatment biopsy, consent for archival tissue is required.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • CDX-301 (Other)
  • Cellectra 2000 (Device)
  • INO-5151 (Cancer Vaccine)
  • Nivolumab (Immunotherapy)
  • NKTR-214 (Other)
  • Poly-ICLC (Other)
  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) (Radiation)
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cohort C: CDX-301 + INO-5151 + NivolumabExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group II: Cohort B: SBRT + CDX-301 + Poly-ICLC + NivolumabExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group III: Cohort A: NKTR-214 + NivolumabExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Oregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, OR
Angeles ClinicLos Angeles, CA
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Mount SinaiNew York, NY
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy

Lead Sponsor

Trials
12
Patients Recruited
460+

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Industry Sponsor

Trials
2731
Patients Recruited
4,127,000+
Headquarters
New York City, USA
Known For
Oncology & Cardiovascular
Top Products
Eliquis, Opdivo, Revlimid, Orencia

Celldex Therapeutics

Industry Sponsor

Trials
66
Patients Recruited
5,900+

Cancer Research Institute, New York City

Collaborator

Trials
22
Patients Recruited
1,300+

Inovio Pharmaceuticals

Industry Sponsor

Trials
54
Patients Recruited
4,800+

Oncovir, Inc.

Industry Sponsor

Trials
25
Patients Recruited
680+