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Hormone Therapy

Systemic + Tumor-Directed Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Nicholas George Nickols, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Presence of 1-5 visible metastases (by NaF PET-CT or PSMA PET-CT including diagnostic CT of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis)
Metastases must be amenable to treatment with SBRT
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is for patients with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer with 5 or fewer metastases. The treatment involves surgery, hormone therapy, and radiotherapy.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer who have 5 or fewer metastases and are fit to undergo surgery, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy. They must not have a history of certain other cancers, severe liver impairment, or conditions that could lead to seizures.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the combination of surgery (prostate removal) or radiation to the prostate with six months of hormone therapy and targeted radiotherapy on metastasis sites. It aims to see how well these treatments work together in controlling cancer spread.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include those from surgery like pain and infection risk; radiation may cause skin irritation and fatigue; hormone therapies can lead to hot flashes, decreased libido, osteoporosis; while targeted therapies might result in localized discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have 1 to 5 visible cancer spread sites on my scans.
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My cancer spread can be treated with targeted radiation.
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I am healthy enough for major prostate cancer surgery and targeted radiation.
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My kidney function, measured by GFR, is at least 45 mL/min.
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I am 18 years old or older.
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My cancer has spread to distant parts of my body.
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.
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My cancer has not spread to my internal organs.

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
PSA<0.05ng/mL (radical prostatectomy) or PSA <nadir+2ng/mL (prostate radiation)
Secondary outcome measures
Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by physician using CTCAE v4.0 criteria
Patient reported outcomes as assedded by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P) scale - patient questionnaire
Prostate cancer specific survival
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Experimental ArmExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
Radical prostatectomy (and post-operative fractionated radiotherapy for pT=3a, pN1, or positive margins), metastasis directed SBRT, and complete ADT with LHRH analog leuprolide, abiraterone acetate with prednisone, and apalutamide (ARN-509) for a total of six months of systemic therapy.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
stereotactic body radiotherapy
2016
Completed Phase 4
~140
Leuprolide
2008
Completed Phase 4
~18970
apalutamide
2023
Completed Phase 1
~10
abiraterone
2016
Completed Phase 1
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,575 Total Patients Enrolled
15 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
8,785 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Nicholas George Nickols, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
1 Previous Clinical Trials
60 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
60 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer

Media Library

Abiraterone (Hormone Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03298087 — Phase 2
Prostate Cancer Research Study Groups: Experimental Arm
Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Abiraterone Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03298087 — Phase 2
Abiraterone (Hormone Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03298087 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What have been the observed risks of undergoing radical prostatectomy?

"The safety of radical prostatectomy is estimated to be a 2 on the scale due to its current status as a Phase 2 trial, which signifies that although there are indications for its security, no information exists regarding efficacy."

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Have researchers previously conducted research involving radical prostatectomy?

"Currently, there are 166 ongoing studies focused on radical prostatectomy treatment with 52 of these trials in their final stage. The majority of these clinical trials for this medical intervention take place in Duarte, California; however, 12018 other sites have also opened up research initiatives related to radical prostatectomy."

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What type of condition can typically be remedied by a radical prostatectomy?

"Radical prostatectomy is frequently utilized to treat advanced forms of prostatic cancer, but also can be employed in cases such as castration-resistance, hormone therapy resistance, and non-metastatic prostate cancers."

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What is the cap on participants for this clinical experiment?

"Sadly, this clinical trial has ceased accepting participants. It was initial posted on July 1st 2018 and last updated on March 16th 2022. However, there are still 1247 studies involving prostate cancer and 166 for radical prostatectomy that require volunteers."

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Are new participants being added to this research endeavor currently?

"It appears that, according to clinicaltrials.gov's records, this medical trial is not seeking participants at the moment. Initially posted on July 1st 2018 and last updated in March 16th 2022, there are currently 1413 other trials enrolling patients."

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~4 spots leftby Apr 2025