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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04337580

NCT04337580 Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibition in Castration Refractory Prostate Cancer

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NCT ID NCT04337580
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Condition Prostate Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2021-03-05
Primary Completion 2028-02

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Omeprazole 80 mg twice daily

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2021-03-05 with a primary completion date of 2028-02.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to find out what effects (good and bad) omeprazole and cabazitaxel, or omeprazole and docetaxel, has on participants and their condition. Investigators believe omeprazole may help the other medications work.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must have castrate refractory prostate cancer with prior docetaxel treatment which was used in the castrate refractory setting * Cancer Progression as defined by prostate cancer working group 3 (PCWG3) any type- prostate specific antigen only, bone only +nodal, nodal only or new lesions * Age 18 or older. * ECOG 0, 1, or 2 * Life expectancy of greater than 2 months * Men must agree to use adequate contraception (barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for three (3) months after study treatment discontinuation. * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign an IRB-approved informed consent document (either directly or via a legally authorized representative). * Organ \& marrow function as defined below: Absolute neutrophil count \>1,200/mcL, Platelets \>75,000/mcL; total bilirubin = within normal institutional limits; AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) \<2.5 X institutional upper limit of normal; creatinine \<2.5 X institutional upper limit of normal Exclusion Criteria: * Patients may not be receiving any other investigational agents. * History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to omeprazole or taxane therapy. * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to ongoing or active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Study Coordinator

✉ Emily.Teal@advocatehealth.org

📞 336-716-5772

Principal Investigator

Michael Goodman, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04337580 clinical trial?

This trial is open to male participants only, aged 18 Years or older, studying Prostate Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04337580 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT04337580 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04337580 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Emily.Teal@advocatehealth.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04337580 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Salisbury, United States, Winston-Salem, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04337580 clinical trial?

NCT04337580 is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The principal investigator is Michael Goodman, MD at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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