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Corticosteroid

Abiraterone + Prednisone for Prostate Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status less than or equal to 2
Be capable of swallowing study agents whole as a tablet
Must not have
Have prior or current evidence of local disease progression or metastatic disease as defined by modified response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) criteria
Have active hepatitis or chronic liver disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up maximum up to month 30.5
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Summary

This trial will investigate whether adding abiraterone acetate + prednisone to the current standard of care (GnRH) can prolong the time until cancer growth is evident, as well as collecting safety information about this combination therapy.

Who is the study for?
Men over 18 with prostate cancer, currently on GnRH therapy or who've had testicular surgery, can join. They need a rising PSA level and must be able to swallow pills. Excluded are those with recent antiandrogen therapy, active hepatitis/liver disease, other cancers (except certain skin cancers), heart issues, uncontrolled diabetes/hypertension, or prior treatments affecting CYP17 enzyme.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests if adding abiraterone acetate plus prednisone to standard care lowers PSA levels and delays cancer growth in men with prostate cancer already receiving GnRH therapy or post-testicular removal.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects of abiraterone acetate combined with prednisone include liver problems, fatigue, joint swelling/pain, hot flushes, diarrhea and indigestion. The frequency and duration of these side effects will be monitored.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I can take care of myself and am up and about more than half of my waking hours.
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I can swallow pills whole.
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I have been diagnosed with prostate adenocarcinoma.
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I am a man aged 18 or older.
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I have been on GnRH therapy for 6+ months or had my testicles removed.
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My PSA is rising and meets specific levels or speed of increase.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My cancer has spread or gotten worse according to specific criteria.
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I have active hepatitis or chronic liver disease.
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I have a serious heart condition.
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I have been treated for prostate cancer with drugs that affect hormone production.
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I am currently on antiandrogen therapy.
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I do not have any infections or conditions that prevent me from taking prednisone.
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My diabetes is not well-managed.
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I have taken aminoglutethimide before.
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My high blood pressure is not under control.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~maximum up to month 30.5
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and maximum up to month 30.5 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Percentage of Participants With Greater Than or Equal to (>=) 50 Percent (%) Reduction in Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) During the Core Study
Secondary outcome measures
Percentage of Participants With Greater Than or Equal to (>=) 50 Percent (%) Reduction in Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Levels After 3 Cycles of Treatment
Time to Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Progression
Time to Radiographic Evidence of Disease Progression (TTRP)

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 001Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
abiraterone acetate in combination with prednisone Abiraterone acetate will be taken as 4 x 250 mg tablets by mouth (PO) once daily. Prednisone will be taken as 2 x 2.5 mg tablets PO once daily.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Janssen Biotech, Inc.Lead Sponsor
29 Previous Clinical Trials
18,678 Total Patients Enrolled
Janssen Services, LLC. Clinical TrialStudy DirectorJanssen Biotech, Inc.

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Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: 001
~9 spots leftby Jul 2025