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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor

Pacritinib for Prostate Cancer (BLAST Trial)

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Deepak Kilari, MD
Research Sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) > 45 ml/min using Cockroft-Gault equation
Histologically or cytologically confirmed prostate adenocarcinoma.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and four months
Awards & highlights

BLAST Trial Summary

This trial is testing a drug called pacritinib for men with prostate cancer who have already had treatment.

Who is the study for?
Men over 18 with prostate cancer that's come back after surgery or radiation, but without evidence of metastasis. They should have a PSA doubling time of ≤9 months and be willing to use effective contraception. Men who've had JAK2 inhibitors, certain recent treatments for prostate cancer, or uncontrolled health conditions are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Pacritinib in men with biochemical recurrence of prostate adenocarcinoma post definitive treatment. It's an open-label study meaning everyone knows they're getting the drug, and it includes providing blood and tissue samples for research.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Specific side effects aren't listed here, but generally, drugs like Pacritinib can cause issues like high blood pressure, liver problems, bleeding risks, gastrointestinal disturbances or could affect heart rhythm.

BLAST Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My kidney function, measured by GFR, is above 45 ml/min.
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My prostate cancer was confirmed through a tissue test.
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I have had surgery or radiation for prostate cancer.
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I have never been treated with JAK2 inhibitors.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am a male and agree to use effective contraception during and for 60 days after the study.
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My prostate cancer was confirmed through a tissue test.
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My liver tests are within normal limits.
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My hemoglobin level is at least 9.0 g/dL without needing transfusions or growth factors in the last 3 months.
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I have had surgery or radiation for prostate cancer.
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I am fully active or able to carry out light work.
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My prostate cancer has returned, and my PSA levels are rising quickly.
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My prostate cancer has returned, and my PSA levels are doubling in 9 months or less.
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I have never been treated with JAK2 inhibitors.
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I am fully active or able to carry out light work.
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My heart pumps well, with an ejection fraction of 50% or higher.
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I am 18 years old or older.

BLAST Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~six months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and six 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
The number of patients with six-month PSA progression-free survival.
Secondary outcome measures
PSA Levels
Testosterone Measurement

Side effects data

From 2022 Phase 1 & 2 trial • 40 Patients • NCT02891603
45%
Febrile neutropenia
41%
Mucositis oral
36%
Platelet count decreased
23%
Diarrhea
23%
Neutrophil count decreased
23%
Rash maculo-papular
18%
Anemia
18%
Hypertension
18%
Fatigue
14%
Headache
14%
Acute kidney injury
14%
Dehydration
9%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
9%
Anorexia
9%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
9%
Hypotension
9%
Cellulitis
5%
Diffuse rash on face, trunk, and extremities; eyelids swelling
5%
Dyspnea
5%
Respiratory failure
5%
Lung infection
5%
C Diff
5%
Fracture
5%
Multi-organ failure
5%
Infusion related reaction
5%
Folicular rash
5%
Tremors
5%
Delirium
5%
Fever
5%
Erythroderma -acute GVHD
5%
Sinusitis
5%
Rash over body
5%
Lung infection -Pneumonia
5%
Sepsis
5%
Suspected VOD
5%
Abdominal distension
5%
Respiratory Failure
5%
Urinary tract pain
5%
Fall
5%
CPK increased
5%
Skin sloughing off
5%
Chills
5%
Encephalopathy
5%
Myocardial infarction
5%
Mulit-organ failure
5%
Nausea
5%
Tachycardia
5%
Encephalitis - HHV6
5%
Electrocardiogram QT corrected interval prolonged
5%
Catheter related infection
5%
Bilirubin increase
5%
Dry mouth
5%
Creatinine increased
5%
White blood cell count decreased
5%
Abdominal Pain
5%
LDH Increased
5%
Alanine aminotransferase increased - VOD
5%
Alanine aminotransferase increased - suspected VOD
5%
Hypokalemia
5%
Erythroderma
5%
Pulmonary edema
5%
Hyponatremia
5%
Hypophosphatemia
5%
Meningitis
5%
Insomnia
5%
Epistaxis
5%
Lethargy
5%
Gastrointestinal Disorders - Other
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Phase 2: Pacritinib With Sirolimus and Tacrolimus
Phase 1, Level 2: Pacritinib With Sirolimus and Tacrolimus
Phase 1, Level 1: Pacritinib With Sirolimus and Tacrolimus

BLAST Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: PacritinibExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Pacritinib is an oral drug.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Pacritinib
2017
Completed Phase 2
~330

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Medical College of WisconsinLead Sponsor
610 Previous Clinical Trials
1,162,707 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
8,433 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Deepak Kilari, MDPrincipal Investigator - Medical College of Wisconsin
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
2 Previous Clinical Trials
88 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
42 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer

Media Library

Pacritinib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04635059 — Phase 2
Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: Pacritinib
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Pacritinib Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04635059 — Phase 2
Pacritinib (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04635059 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What other analyses have been conducted in relation to Pacritinib?

"Currently, 6 trials are running for Pacritinib. Out of those investigations, 1 is in its third and final phase. While the majority of these clinical studies take place around Tampa, Florida; 172 other medical sites have been enlisted to host research into this treatment option."

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Does this research mark a precedent in its field?

"Presently, 48 cities across 22 nations are hosting 6 active clinical trials for Pacritinib. The initial trial of this drug was administered by CTI BioPharma in 2017 with 43 patients and went through the phase 1 & 2 approval process. Subsequently, 11 more studies have been completed since then."

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What is the current patient quota for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The clinicaltrial.gov website has verified that this trial is actively enrolling participants, which began recruitment on June 1st 2021 and was last updated July 18th 2022. 46 volunteers are needed for the single study location."

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What adverse effects might individuals experience from taking Pacritinib?

"Pacritinib's safety was assigned a rating of 2 due to its Phase 2 trial status, that is, there exists evidence supporting pacritinib's security yet no clinical data for efficacy."

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Is this exploration actively seeking out participants?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this research endeavour is presently recruiting volunteers; it was first advertised on June 1st 2021 and has been recently modified as of July 18th 2022."

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~2 spots leftby May 2025