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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT04812366

NCT04812366 Genomic Biomarker-Selected Umbrella Neoadjuvant Study for High Risk Localized Prostate Cancer

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NCT ID NCT04812366
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor University of British Columbia
Condition Prostate Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 315 participants
Start Date 2021-09-21
Primary Completion 2027-06-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Apalutamide 60mg TabAbiraterone Acetate 250mgPrednisone 5mg Tab

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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 315 participants in total. It began in 2021-09-21 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-01.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to see if providing an appropriate therapy based on the genomic testing of prostate tumour tissue will result in an improved clinical response. Each participant will be treated with 8 weeks of a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist (LHRHa) plus apalutamide (APA) while genome sequence characterization is being done. Participants with biopsy specimens deemed unevaluable for genomic testing will remain on LHRHa plus APA for an additional 16 weeks. Participants with evaluable tissue will be assigned to one of the open-label sub-studies on the basis of genomic profiling results. Within each group, they will be randomized to a specific treatment arm either LHRHa plus APA alone or adding abiraterone acetate and prednisone, docetaxel or niraparib. The study will evaluate the response rate and outcomes after radical prostatectomy in each arm of the trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: i. Males ≥ 18 years of age. ii. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without pathologic evidence of small cell differentiation at the time of initial diagnosis. Screening biopsy must be performed within 4 months of the screening visit. iii. High-risk localized prostate cancer as defined by at least one of the following: * Any combination of Gleason Score 4+3=7 and Gleason Score 8 (4+4 or 5+3) in ≥6 systematic cores (with ≥1 core Gleason Score 8 \[4+4 or 5+3\] included); * Any combination of Gleason Score 4+3 and Gleason Score 8 (4+4 or 5+3) in ≥3 systematic cores and PSA ≥20 ng/mL (with at least 1 core Gleason Score 8 \[4+4 or 5+3\] included); * Gleason Score ≥9 in at least 1 systematic or targeted core; * At least 2 systematic or targeted cores with Gleason Score ≥8, each with at least 80% involvement"; or * Gleason Score 4+3=7 in at least 6 systematic or targeted cores and PSA ≥20 ng/mL iv. Participants must provide consent blood collection and evaluation of diagnostic prostate tissue for genetic testing at registration and prior to assignment by a central reference laboratory. v. No prior systemic or localized treatment for prostate cancer (exception: up to 12 weeks of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist or antagonist (LHRHa) and bicalutamide is allowable prior to registration). vi. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1 (Appendix II) and a life expectancy of ≥ 3 years in the opinion of the treating oncologist. vii. Laboratory Requirements: Participants must have adequate end-organ function and all laboratory tests must be performed within 8 weeks prior to registration into master protocol (Table 1). viii. Patient consent must be appropriately obtained in accordance with applicable local and regulatory requirements. Each patient must sign a consent form prior to registration in the trial to document their willingness to participate. ix. Archival tissue must be available for genetic analysis. Exclusion Criteria: Participants will be excluded if ANY of the following criteria are met: i. Received more than 12 weeks of LHRHa prior to registration. ii. Stage T4 prostate cancer by clinical examination or radiologic evaluation. iii. Hypogonadism or severe androgen deficiency as determined by the treating physician, or screening serum testosterone less than 50 ng/dL (1.7 nmol/L) iv. Participants with serious illnesses or medical conditions which could cause unacceptable safety risks or would not permit the participant to be managed according to the protocol. This includes but is not limited to: * Active infection or chronic liver disease requiring systemic therapy; * Active or known human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) with detectable viral load; * Participants with uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes. * Uncontrolled or recent clinically significant cardiac disease, including history of any of the following within 12 months prior to screening: * Severe or unstable angina, symptomatic pericarditis, symptomatic congestive heart failure, arterial or venous thromboembolic events (e.g., pulmonary embolism, cerebrovascular accident including transient ischemic attacks), clinically significant ventricular arrhythmias or New York Heart Association Class II to IV heart disease, coronary artery bypass grafting, coronary angioplasty, stenting, or myocardial infarction; uncomplicated deep vein thrombosis is not considered exclusionary). * History of any cardiac arrhythmias that preclude prostatectomy or treatment with study drugs, e.g. ventricular, supraventricular, nodal arrhythmias, or conduction abnormality. v. Participants who are unable to swallow oral medication and/or have impairment of gastrointestinal (GI) function or GI disease that may significantly alter the absorption of the study drugs (e.g. ulcerative diseases, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malabsorption syndrome, or small bowel resection). vi. Participants with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the study drugs or any excipient. vii. Participants with a history of non-compliance to medical regimens. viii. Severe concurrent disease, infection, or co-morbidity that, in the judgment of the Investigator, would make the participant inappropriate for registration or prostatectomy. ix. Prior androgen deprivation, chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation for prostate cancer. x. Receiving concurrent androgens, estrogens, or progestational agents, or received any of these agents within the 6 months prior to registration. xi. M1 by conventional imaging (CT, bone scan) or PSMA-PET. Participants with oligometastatic (\<3) metastases by PSMA imaging only who are deemed candidates for radical prostatectomy are eligible.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Martin E Gleave, MD

✉ m.gleave@ubc.ca

📞 604-875-5006

Principal Investigator

Martin E Gleave, MD

STUDY CHAIR

University of British Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04812366 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 NCT04812366 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 NCT04812366 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04812366 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at m.gleave@ubc.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04812366 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Sacramento, United States, Boston, United States, Ann Arbor, United States, Houston, United States and 5 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04812366 clinical trial?

NCT04812366 is sponsored by University of British Columbia. The principal investigator is Martin E Gleave, MD at University of British Columbia. The trial plans to enroll 315 participants.

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