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AMO959 + AAA617 for Prostate Cancer

Recruiting at 10 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Male
Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Must be taking: Androgen receptor inhibitors
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial examines a new combination of treatments for advanced prostate cancer that continues to progress despite standard therapies. Researchers aim to assess the safety and effectiveness of these treatments in individuals whose cancer has spread and who have unsuccessfully tried at least one hormone therapy. The trial includes different groups testing combinations of the drugs AMO959 (experimental treatment), AAA617 (experimental treatment), and hormone inhibitors like abiraterone or enzalutamide. Potential participants are those with metastatic prostate cancer, worsening symptoms during a specific hormone treatment, and no prior exposure to certain chemotherapy treatments. As a Phase 1, Phase 2 trial, this research seeks to understand the treatment's effects and measure its initial effectiveness, offering participants a chance to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in prostate cancer therapy.

Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?

Research has shown that the combination of AMO959 and AAA617 is generally well-tolerated. Common side effects include tiredness, dry mouth, and nausea, which are typical and usually not severe. More serious side effects might occur but are less common, making the treatment manageable for most patients.

When combined with another drug like abiraterone or enzalutamide, the safety profile remains similar. Both abiraterone and enzalutamide have been used in treating prostate cancer and are generally considered safe, though they can cause side effects such as increased blood pressure or tiredness.

Overall, past research suggests these treatments are reasonably safe, but monitoring for any side effects during the trial is important.12345

Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?

Researchers are excited about these treatments for prostate cancer because they target the disease in new and potentially more effective ways. Unlike standard treatments that primarily focus on hormone suppression, AMO959 and AAA617 work together to attack cancer cells directly with a unique combination approach. AMO959 is designed to enhance the cancer-fighting effects of AAA617, potentially leading to better outcomes. Additionally, combining these with ARPIs like abiraterone or enzalutamide may offer a more comprehensive attack on cancer cells, possibly increasing the efficacy compared to current options. This combination therapy approach has the potential to improve patient outcomes by targeting the cancer more aggressively.

What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for prostate cancer?

This trial will evaluate the combination of AAA617 and AMO959 for treating advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Research has shown that AAA617, also known as 177Lu-PSMA-617, significantly lowers prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in many patients. AMO959 activates a key part of cell metabolism, potentially stopping cancer cell growth. In this trial, some participants will receive AAA617 and AMO959 together, while others will receive these drugs combined with either abiraterone or enzalutamide, which block cancer growth signals. Studies suggest that using AAA617 with these additional drugs may better prevent cancer from worsening. Overall, these findings support the potential of using AMO959 and AAA617 together to manage this type of prostate cancer.12367

Who Is on the Research Team?

NP

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Principal Investigator

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I have signed the consent form to participate in this study.
I am 18 years old or older.
I have had one round of taxane-based chemotherapy for Phase Ib, but none for Phase II in the mCRPC setting.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Phase Ib: Escalation

Participants receive AMO959 monotherapy followed by AMO959 with AAA617 to determine the recommended dose for expansion

Up to 42 days
Dose escalation meetings occur after DLT evaluation

Phase II: Treatment

Participants receive AAA617 and AMO959 with ARPI, repeated every 6 weeks for a maximum of 6 cycles

36 weeks
Every 6 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

Up to 24 months

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • AAA617
  • Abiraterone
  • AMO959
  • Enzalutamide

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Phase II: Arm 3Experimental Treatment3 Interventions
Group II: Phase II: Arm 2Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group III: Phase II: Arm 1Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group IV: Phase 1b: TripletExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Group V: Phase 1b: Food EffectExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group VI: Phase 1b: DoubletExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Lead Sponsor

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Chief Medical Officer since 2021

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Citations

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41307700/

Efficacy, toxicity, and clinical outcomes of 177Lu-PSMA ...

177 Lu-PSMA-617 at 5.5 GBq per cycle was safe and effective, achieving survival comparable to studies using 7.4 GBq with fewer severe ...

A Phase Ib/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of AMO959 ...

A Phase Ib/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of AMO959 With Lutetium (177Lu) Vipivotide Tetraxetan (AAA617) in Combination With an Androgen ...

A Phase Ib/II Open-label Study of AMO959 With Lutetium ...

Participants will receive AAA617 on day 1 followed by AMO959 BID (days 2-15), repeated every 6 weeks, for a maximum of 6 cycles with an ARPI ( ...

NCT05849298 | A Phase II Study of AAA617 Alone and ...

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AAA617 alone (Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan) and in combination with an ...

A Phase Ib/​II Open-label Study of AMO959 With Lutetium ...

The purpose of this phase Ib/II study is to (a) in Phase Ib evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of AMO959 when given in combination ...

CAMO: AMO959 with AAA617 in PSMA-positive mCRPC

This study is being done to see if different amounts of a medicine called AMO959 can be safely given with another treatment called AAA617, and sometimes with a ...

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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40752988/

Outcomes for [ 177 Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 with and Without ...

This study aimed to assess the efficacy of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 in patients with and without the concurrent use of an ARPI. Methods: We analyzed ...