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Pembrolizumab + Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer

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Overseen byDavid Y Oh, MD, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: David Oh
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Breakthrough Therapy

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a non-comparative open-label multicenter Phase 2 clinical trial combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and pembrolizumab with or without intratumoral SD-101 in patients with newly diagnosed hormone-naive oligometastatic prostate cancer.

Research Team

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David Y Oh, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

University of California, San Francisco

Eligibility Criteria

Men over 18 with newly diagnosed hormone-naive oligometastatic prostate cancer, who haven't had chemotherapy or surgery for it, and have fewer than four metastases. They must be able to consent, have good organ function and performance status (able to carry out daily activities), agree to use contraception, and not be on certain other treatments.

Inclusion Criteria

My cancer has spread to my bones, confirmed by a bone scan.
My hemoglobin level is at least 9 g/dL without needing transfusions or EPO recently.
Your kidney function should be measured according to the hospital's rules.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have had surgery to remove my prostate.
I have been on antiandrogens for more than 2 months.
I have had radiation therapy to my prostate before.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Leuprolide acetate (Hormone Therapy)
  • Pembrolizumab (Checkpoint Inhibitor)
  • Prednisone (Other)
  • SD-101 (Other)
Trial OverviewThe trial is testing the combination of radiation therapy and pembrolizumab immunotherapy with or without SD-101 injected into tumors in patients with limited-spread prostate cancer. It's an open-label Phase 2 study where everyone knows what treatment they're getting.
Participant Groups
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Cohort 2: Prostate and Oligometastatic sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab, SD-101)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Three month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. TLR9 agonist SD-101: Injected into the dominant prostatic tumor lesion at time of fiducial marker placement (1-5weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1) and 1-3 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1 Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland and oligometastatic sites via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.
Group II: Cohort 2: Prostate and Oligometastatic sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Three month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland and oligometastatic sites via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.
Group III: Cohort 1: Prostate Only Sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab, SD-101)Experimental Treatment6 Interventions
Three month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. TLR9 agonist SD-101: Injected into the dominant prostatic tumor lesion at time of fiducial marker placement (1-5weeks prior to Cycle 1 Day 1) and 1-3 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1 Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.
Group IV: Cohort 1: Prostate Only Sites (ADT, SBRT, Pembrolizumab)Experimental Treatment5 Interventions
Three month androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) run-in followed by leuprolide injected intramuscularly every 3 months for 3 doses (or another FDA approved gonadotropin-releasing hormone agent for 9 months) + abiraterone by mouth daily with prednisone by mouth daily (or equivalent medication per local standard practice) for 9 months starting on Day 1. Pembrolizumab: Given IV every 21 days for up to 13 doses Radiotherapy: Given every other day over 10-14 days delivered to the whole prostate gland via stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) starting 1-2 weeks after marker placement.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

David Oh

Lead Sponsor

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Lawrence Fong

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TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.

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Prostate Cancer Foundation

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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