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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy + PARP Inhibitor/Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Ana Aparicio
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Histologically or cytologically confirmed prostate carcinoma
Presence of metastatic disease documented on imaging studies (bone scan, computed tomography [CT] and/or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] scans)
Must not have
History or current diagnosis of MDS/AML
Patients unable to swallow orally administered medication and patients with gastrointestinal disorders likely to interfere with absorption of the study medication
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial is studying 3 chemotherapy drugs given together, followed by a PARP inhibitor with or without an immunotherapy drug, to see if it can help control aggressive variant prostate cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men with aggressive variant metastatic prostate cancer who can swallow pills, have documented disease progression, and are willing to undergo treatment and follow-up. They must not have used immunosuppressive medication recently or had more than one chemotherapy line. Participants need functioning major organs and controlled infections, without certain medical conditions like uncontrolled heart issues or autoimmune disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests cabazitaxel, carboplatin, and cetrelimab followed by niraparib with or without cetrelimab. It aims to see if this combination can control the spread of aggressive prostate cancer by damaging tumor cells' DNA repair mechanisms and boosting the immune system's ability to fight cancer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include allergic reactions to drugs, fatigue, digestive problems like nausea or constipation from chemotherapy; blood-related issues such as anemia; increased risk of infection due to weakened immunity; liver function changes; potential inflammation from immunotherapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My prostate cancer diagnosis was confirmed through lab tests.
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My cancer has spread to other parts of my body, confirmed by scans.
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I can take care of myself but might not be able to do heavy physical work.
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My prostate cancer is getting worse, shown by tests or new symptoms.
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My cancer has specific genetic changes in Tp53, RB1, or PTEN.
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I am undergoing treatment to lower my testosterone levels below 50 ng/dL.
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My cancer has spread only to my internal organs.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have or had myelodysplastic syndrome or acute myeloid leukemia.
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I cannot swallow pills or have a stomach condition that affects medication absorption.
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I have had lung inflammation or widespread lung disease not caused by cancer.
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I have active hepatitis or chronic liver disease.
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I have undergone more than one chemotherapy treatment.
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I am not allergic to niraparib, carboplatin, cabazitaxel, or any PD1/PDL1 inhibitors.
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I don't have uncontrolled brain tumors or spinal issues affecting my nerves.
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I have been treated for advanced prostate cancer with specific drugs or immunotherapies.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Progression-free survival
Secondary outcome measures
Incidence of adverse events
Overall survival (OS)
Response rate
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group II (cetrelimab, niraparib)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
INDUCTION: Patients receive cabazitaxel IV over 60 minutes and carboplatin IV over 60 minutes on day 1. Beginning cycle 2, patients also receive cetrelimab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Treatment repeats for up to 6 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. MAINTENANCE: Patients receive cetrelimab IV over 30 minutes on day 1 and niraparib PO QD on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Group II: Group I (niraparib)Experimental Treatment4 Interventions
INDUCTION: Patients receive cabazitaxel IV over 60 minutes and carboplatin IV over 60 minutes on day 1. Beginning cycle 2, patients also receive cetrelimab IV over 30-60 minutes on day 1. Treatment repeats for up to 6 cycles in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. MAINTENANCE: Patients receive niraparib orally PO QD on days 1-28. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Carboplatin
2014
Completed Phase 3
~6670
Niraparib
2018
Completed Phase 4
~1540
Cabazitaxel
2014
Completed Phase 3
~1290
Cetrelimab
2022
Completed Phase 1
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
3,002 Previous Clinical Trials
1,794,159 Total Patients Enrolled
96 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
29,740 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Janssen PharmaceuticaIndustry Sponsor
40 Previous Clinical Trials
9,346 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
835 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Ana AparicioPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
3 Previous Clinical Trials
301 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Cabazitaxel (Chemotherapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04592237 — Phase 2
Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: Group I (niraparib), Group II (cetrelimab, niraparib)
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Cabazitaxel Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04592237 — Phase 2
Cabazitaxel (Chemotherapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04592237 — Phase 2
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