A Phase 2 interventional study of LHRH agonist/antagonist and Bicalutamide in Prostate Cancer, Bone Metastases and Prostate Neoplasms, sponsored by Ajjai Alva, MD. Terminated at 12 sites in United States. Open to male participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-07-11.
Sponsored by Ajjai Alva, MD · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
Newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer subjects with bone metastases will be accrued to this stratified randomized 2-arm Phase II trial. Subjects will be randomized 1:2 to ADT or ADT with Radium-223 dichloride respectively.
OUTLINE: This is a multi-center, randomized trial.
STRATIFICATION FACTORS:
Subjects will be stratified based on serum total alkaline phosphatase at baseline and extent of disease (described below). Randomization will occur within stratification group.
Early Induction or Late Induction status will not be a stratification criterion.
TREATMENT SCHEDULE: CONTROL ARM A
All subjects will receive androgen deprivation therapy with a LHRH agonist (any LHRH agonist such as leuprolide acetate or goserelin acetate is acceptable) or a LHRH antagonist (degarelix) or bilateral orchiectomy, with dosage determined by the treating physician. Route of administration and cycle days will be administered as per package insert. Androgen deprivation therapy with LHRH agonist or LHRH antagonist will be given continuously.
All subjects will receive bicalutamide, 50 mg Oral (PO) Daily
TREATMENT SCHEDULE: EXPERIMENTAL ARM B
All subjects will receive androgen deprivation therapy with a LHRH agonist (any LHRH agonist such as leuprolide acetate or goserelin acetate is acceptable) or a LHRH antagonist (degarelix) or bilateral orchiectomy, with dosage determined by the treating physician. Route of administration and cycle days will be administered as per package insert. Androgen deprivation therapy with LHRH agonist or LHRH antagonist will be given continuously.
All subjects will receive bicalutamide, 50 mg oral (PO) daily
All subjects will receive Radium-223 dichloride, 50 kBq (1.35 microcurie) per kg body weight, intravenous (IV bolus) every 28 days for 6 injections
The following laboratory values must be obtained within 28 days prior to registration for protocol therapy:
Hematopoietic:
Hepatic:
Renal:
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Malignancy means cancer. Criteria about another or earlier malignancy ask whether you have had a different cancer, usually within a set number of years.
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Measurable disease
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Adjuvant and neoadjuvant
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CTCAE grade
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Metastases
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Cancer (malignancy)
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Leptomeningeal disease
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HIV
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Hepatitis B tests
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All subjects will receive LHRH agonist/antagonist per dosage and route of administration specified by the treating physician. Bicalutamide, 50mg, PO will be administered daily. Cycles will be 28 days.
Drug: LHRH agonist/antagonist · Drug: Bicalutamide
All subjects will receive LHRH agonist/antagonist per dosage and route of administration specified by the treating physician. Bicalutamide, 50mg, PO will be administered daily. Cycles will be 28 days. Radium-223 dichloride, 50 kBq/kg body weight, will be administered as a bolus intravenous (IV) injection at intervals of every 28 days for up to 6 cycles.
Drug: LHRH agonist/antagonist · Drug: Bicalutamide · Radiation: Radium-223 dichloride
Drug pages: Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Analog · Antagonist
Treating physician will determine LHRH agonist/antagonist, dosage and route of administration, per package insert, during each 28-day cycle.
Also known as: Per treating physician
Bicalutamide, 50 mg Oral (PO) will be administered daily in each 28-day cycle.
Also known as: Casodex
Radium-223 dichloride, 50 kBq (1.35 microcurie) per kg body weight intravenous (IV bolus) every 28 days for 6 injections
Radiological Progression-Free Survival (rPFS)
rPFS assessed using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1) to compare outcomes of subjects on experimental arm vs control arm
Time frame: From date of randomization to disease progression or death from any cause, up to a maximum of 24 months.
Number of Patients With Grade 3 Through Grade 5 Adverse Events That Are Related to Study Drug, Graded According to NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v 4.0 (CTCAE)
The intensity of AEs for subjects on both arms graded according to CTCAE v4.0 on a five-point scale (Grade 1 to 5: Mild, Moderate, Severe, Life-threatening and Death)
Time frame: From date of first dose until 30 days after the last treatment, assessed for a maximum of 24 months
Time to First Skeletal-Related Event (SRE)
SRE of subjects on both arms assessed by bone scan or axial imaging
Time frame: From date of first dose until 30 days after the last treatment, assessed for a maximum of 24 months
Secondary Neoplasms
Secondary neoplasms of subjects on both arms assessed by bone scan or axial imaging
Time frame: From date of first dose until 30 days after the last treatment, assessed for a maximum of 24 months
PSA Complete Response Rates
Subjects on both arms with PSA ≤ 0.2 ng/mL after 7 months of androgen deprivation therapy
Time frame: From date of first dose of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) until completion of 7 cycles (28 weeks)
PSA Partial Response Rates
Subjects on both arms with PSA between 0.2 and ≤ 4 ng/mL after 7 months of androgen deprivation therapy.
Time frame: From date of first dose of ADT until completion of 7 cycles (28 weeks)
Median Time to Castration Resistance
Castration resistance for subjects on both arms determined by first PSA level increase and/or radiographic progression by first imaging assessment showing progression
Time frame: From date of ADT (first LHRH agonist/antagonist/surgical castration) to date of PSA and/or radiographic progression, assessed for a maximum of 24 months
2-Year PSA Progression Free Survival (PFS)
PSA PFS for subjects on both arms defined as first PSA level increase
Time frame: From date of randomization to first occurrence of PSA progression, symptomatic deterioration, or death due to any cause, assessed up to 24 months
2-Year Overall Survival (OS)
OS for subjects on both arms
Time frame: From date of randomization to death from any cause, assessed up to 24 months
12-Week Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Normalization
ALP normalization for subjects with abnormal ALP at randomization
Time frame: From date of randomization until completion of 12 weeks of therapy
Time to ALP Progression
ALP progression of 25% or greater from baseline/nadir for subjects on both arms
Time frame: From date of randomization until date of ALP progression, assessed up to 24 months
Change in Pain Over Time
Subjects on both arms self-reported evaluation of worst pain item, as well as the subscale scores for pain severity and pain interference as determined by subject responses on the BPI-SF questionnaire.
Time frame: From baseline until 30 days after the last treatment, assessed for a maximum of 24 months
Analgesic Use by WHO Ladder Score
Analgesic use scores for subjects on both arms will be assigned by the treating physician based on the subject's daily analgesic use on average. A single numeric score (0, 1, 2 or 3) will be assigned based on the 3-step WHO pain ladder.
Time frame: From baseline until 30 days after the last treatment, assessed for a maximum of 24 months
| Milestone | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 5 | 11 |
| Completed | 0 | 0 |
| Not completed | 5 | 11 |
| Withdrew: Study terminated by funder | 5 | 10 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 0 | 1 |
rPFS assessed using Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors v1.1 (RECIST v1.1) to compare outcomes of subjects on experimental arm vs control arm
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
The intensity of AEs for subjects on both arms graded according to CTCAE v4.0 on a five-point scale (Grade 1 to 5: Mild, Moderate, Severe, Life-threatening and Death)
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
SRE of subjects on both arms assessed by bone scan or axial imaging
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Secondary neoplasms of subjects on both arms assessed by bone scan or axial imaging
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Subjects on both arms with PSA ≤ 0.2 ng/mL after 7 months of androgen deprivation therapy
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Subjects on both arms with PSA between 0.2 and ≤ 4 ng/mL after 7 months of androgen deprivation therapy.
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Castration resistance for subjects on both arms determined by first PSA level increase and/or radiographic progression by first imaging assessment showing progression
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
PSA PFS for subjects on both arms defined as first PSA level increase
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
OS for subjects on both arms
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
ALP normalization for subjects with abnormal ALP at randomization
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
ALP progression of 25% or greater from baseline/nadir for subjects on both arms
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Subjects on both arms self-reported evaluation of worst pain item, as well as the subscale scores for pain severity and pain interference as determined by subject responses on the BPI-SF questionnaire.
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Analgesic use scores for subjects on both arms will be assigned by the treating physician based on the subject's daily analgesic use on average. A single numeric score (0, 1, 2 or 3) will be assigned based on the 3-step WHO pain ladder.
No measurements were reported for this outcome.
Collected over Duration of participation in study, until study termination.. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Arm A | 0/5 (0%) | 0/5 (0%) | 4/5 (80%) |
| Experimental Arm B | 0/11 (0%) | 0/11 (0%) | 11/11 (100%) |
| Event | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B |
|---|---|---|
| HYPERTENSIONVascular disorders | 4/5 | 7/11 |
| HOT FLASHESVascular disorders | 2/5 | 8/11 |
| FATIGUEGeneral disorders | 1/5 | 7/11 |
| CONSTIPATIONGastrointestinal disorders | 3/5 | 4/11 |
| ANEMIABlood and lymphatic system disorders | 2/5 | 5/11 |
| URINARY FREQUENCYRenal and urinary disorders | 0/5 | 5/11 |
| BACK PAINMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 2/5 | 3/11 |
| HYPERGLYCEMIAMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 1/5 | 4/11 |
| NAUSEAGastrointestinal disorders | 1/5 | 4/11 |
| DIARRHEAGastrointestinal disorders | 0/5 | 4/11 |
| Age, Categorical(Participants) | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| <=18 years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Between 18 and 65 years | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| >=65 years | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Extent of Disease(Participants) | Control Arm A | Experimental Arm B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| <6 skel met, no visc met, total alk phos<=130 IU/L | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| <6 skel met, no visc met, total alk phos >130IU/L | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| >=6 skel met or visc met, total alk phos <=130IU/L | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| >=6 skel met or visc met, total alk phos >130IU/L | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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