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Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Abemaciclib + Abiraterone for Prostate Cancer (CYCLONE 3 Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
Greater than or equal to (≥)4 bone metastases and/or ≥1 visceral metastases
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up randomization to the earliest date of psa or radiographic progression with a testosterone level of ≤50 nanogram/deciliter (ng/dl); or death from any cause (approximately 48 months)
Awards & highlights

CYCLONE 3 Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether abemaciclib, when added to abiraterone plus prednisone, can help to treat prostate cancer by prolonging the time before the cancer gets worse.

Who is the study for?
Men with prostate cancer that has spread and is expected to respond to hormone therapy can join. They must have started hormone treatment before joining, have a good performance status, and not received certain other treatments for metastatic prostate cancer or have serious heart conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if adding abemaciclib to the standard treatment of abiraterone plus prednisone/prednisolone extends the time before prostate cancer worsens. Participants will be observed for up to 60 months.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions related to liver function, cardiovascular issues like heart attacks or arrhythmias, and potential complications from drug interactions with existing medications.

CYCLONE 3 Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My cancer is prostate adenocarcinoma.
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I have 4 or more bone metastases and/or at least 1 visceral metastasis.
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I have started hormone therapy for my cancer and will continue it during the study.
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I am fully active or restricted in physically strenuous activity but can do light work.
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My prostate cancer is mainly adenocarcinoma.
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My prostate cancer has spread to 4 or more bones or to my organs.
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I am fully active or can carry out light work.

CYCLONE 3 Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~randomization to the earliest date of psa or radiographic progression with a testosterone level of ≤50 nanogram/deciliter (ng/dl); or death from any cause (approximately 48 months)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and randomization to the earliest date of psa or radiographic progression with a testosterone level of ≤50 nanogram/deciliter (ng/dl); or death from any cause (approximately 48 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
Radiographic Progression-Free Survival (rPFS) Assessed by Investigator
Secondary outcome measures
Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)-free Survival
Overall Survival (OS)
Pharmacokinetics (PK): Mean Steady State Exposure of Abemaciclib
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Side effects data

From 2018 Phase 2 trial • 132 Patients • NCT02102490
91%
Diarrhoea
67%
Nausea
48%
Fatigue
45%
Decreased appetite
35%
Vomiting
27%
Anaemia
26%
Abdominal pain
23%
Asthenia
23%
Neutrophil count decreased
21%
Cough
20%
Constipation
20%
Headache
19%
Arthralgia
18%
White blood cell count decreased
18%
Neutropenia
15%
Alopecia
14%
Platelet count decreased
14%
Dry mouth
14%
Weight decreased
14%
Dysgeusia
13%
Dyspnoea
12%
Abdominal pain upper
12%
Back pain
12%
Dizziness
11%
Pyrexia
11%
Dyspepsia
11%
Oedema peripheral
11%
Blood creatinine increased
10%
Pain
9%
Stomatitis
9%
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
8%
Dry skin
8%
Thrombocytopenia
8%
Pruritus
8%
Lacrimation increased
8%
Dehydration
8%
Alanine aminotransferase increased
7%
Flatulence
7%
Urinary tract infection
7%
Upper respiratory tract infection
7%
Hypokalaemia
6%
Chills
6%
Musculoskeletal chest pain
6%
Musculoskeletal pain
6%
Anxiety
5%
Rash
5%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease
5%
Myalgia
2%
Cellulitis
2%
Pleural effusion
1%
Atypical pneumonia
1%
Gastroenteritis viral
1%
Sepsis
1%
Hip fracture
1%
Pneumonitis
1%
Fall
1%
Lung infection
1%
Pneumothorax
1%
Febrile neutropenia
1%
Respiratory tract infection
1%
Haematotoxicity
1%
Sinus bradycardia
1%
Tachycardia
1%
Large intestinal obstruction
1%
Pancreatic enzyme abnormality
1%
Pancreatitis
1%
Varices oesophageal
1%
Electrocardiogram abnormal
1%
Liver function test abnormal
1%
Renal function test abnormal
1%
Bone pain
1%
Muscular weakness
1%
Acute kidney injury
1%
Pulmonary embolism
1%
Arterial thrombosis
1%
Epilepsy
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Abemaciclib

CYCLONE 3 Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Abemaciclib + Abiraterone + Prednisone/PrednisoloneExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Abemaciclib plus (+) abiraterone + prednisone/prednisolone administered orally.
Group II: Placebo + Abiraterone + Prednisone/PrednisoloneActive Control3 Interventions
Placebo + abiraterone + prednisone/prednisolone administered orally.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Abiraterone
2012
Completed Phase 4
~2830
Prednisone or Prednisolone
2011
Completed Phase 3
~1260
Abemaciclib
2019
Completed Phase 2
~1710

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Eli Lilly and CompanyLead Sponsor
2,615 Previous Clinical Trials
3,200,158 Total Patients Enrolled
Study DirectorEli Lilly and Company
1,344 Previous Clinical Trials
404,352 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Abiraterone (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05288166 — Phase 3
Chemotherapy Research Study Groups: Abemaciclib + Abiraterone + Prednisone/Prednisolone, Placebo + Abiraterone + Prednisone/Prednisolone
Chemotherapy Clinical Trial 2023: Abiraterone Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05288166 — Phase 3
Abiraterone (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05288166 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the standing of Abemaciclib with the FDA?

"Abemaciclib's safety is estimated to be a 3. Phase 3 trials have some data supporting efficacy and multiple rounds of data supporting safety."

Answered by AI

Where can potential participants find this clinical trial?

"There are 78 locations associated with this trial, but a few notable locations are Texas Oncology - Carrollton in Carrollton, Texas, Genesis Cancer Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Providence Medical Foundation in Fullerton, California."

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Are we still receiving participants for this experiment?

"The clinical trial is recruiting patients at this time, as reflected on clinicaltrials.gov. This specific trial was first posted on April 14th, 2022 and received its most recent update on October 19th, 2022."

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How many participants are being enrolled in this experiment?

"In order to begin this study, 900 individuals that fit the pre-determined criteria must enroll. These participants can be located at various medical facilities, such as Texas Oncology - Carrollton or Genesis Cancer Center."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Virginia
How old are they?
65+
What site did they apply to?
Chesapeake Urology
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
A Study of Abemaciclib (LY2835219) With Abiraterone in Men With Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Other Parts of the Body and is Expected to Respond to Hormonal Treatment (Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer)
2022. "A Study of Abemaciclib (LY2835219) With Abiraterone in Men With Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Other Parts of the Body and is Expected to Respond to Hormonal Treatment (Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05288166.
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