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A Phase II Study of AAA617 Alone and AAA617 in Combination With ARPI in Patients With PSMA PET Scan Positive CRPC (PSMACare)

Primary Purpose

Prostatic Neoplasm

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
AAA617
AAA517
Piflufolastat F 18
ARPI
ADT
Best supportive care
Sponsored by
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostatic Neoplasm focused on measuring Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan (AAA617), Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPI), Enzalutamide, Darolutamide, Apalutamide, Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, gallium [68Ga] gozetotide (AAA517), piflufolastat F 18

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: Participants eligible for inclusion in this study must meet all of the following criteria: Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study Participants must be adults ≥18 years of age at the time of informed consent Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 at screening Participants must have a life expectancy ≥12 months as determined by the Investigator Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without neuroendocrine differentiation, signet cell, or small cell features prior to randomization CRPC demonstrated during continuous androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)/post orchiectomy, defined as 3 consecutive rises of PSA, at least 1 week apart, resulting in two ≥ 50% increases over the nadir Participants must have ongoing androgen deprivation therapy with a GnRH agonist/antagonist or prior bilateral orchiectomy at the time of randomization Castrate level of serum testosterone (< 1.7 nmol/l [50 ng/dL]) on GnRH agonist or antagonist therapy or after bilateral orchiectomy prior to randomization PSADT of ≤ 10 months (PSADT will be calculated using a linear regression model of the normal logarithm of PSA and time (Pound et al 1999) The most recent local PSA and the screening PSA should be ≥ 2 μg/L (2 ng/mL). In the event of prior first-generation anti-androgen (e.g., bicalutamide, flutamide, nilutamide) use, the most recent local PSA and the central PSA assessed at screening must be obtained at least 4 weeks after the last dose of the androgen receptor inhibitor Participants must have evidence of PSMA-positive disease as seen on a AAA517 or piflufolastat F 18 PET/CT scan at baseline as determined by BICR (refer to Section 8.5.2 for details) and must have a negative conventional imaging for M1 disease. Participants must have adequate organ function including the following laboratory values at the screening visit: Bone marrow reserve Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 109/L Platelets ≥100 x 109/L Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL Hepatic Total bilirubin ≤2 x the institutional upper limit of normal (ULN). For participants with known Gilbert's Syndrome ≤3 x ULN is permitted Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤3.0 x ULN. Albumin ≥2.5 g/dL Renal eGFR ≥ 50 mL/min/1.73m2 using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation Human immunodeficiency virus -infected participants who are healthy and have a low risk of acquired immune deficiency syndrome -related outcomes can participate in this trial Exclusion Criteria: Participants meeting any of the following criteria are not eligible for inclusion in this study. Prior or present evidence of metastatic disease as assessed locally by CT/MRI for soft tissue disease and whole-body radionuclide bone scan for bone disease where only radionuclide bone scan reading will be used for assessment of inclusion/exclusion. Exception: Participants with soft tissue pelvic disease may be eligible (e.g., lymph nodes below bifurcation of common iliac arteries (N1) is permissible if the short axis of the largest lymph node is <20 mm). Participants with M1 disease on PSMA PET scans are also allowed to participate. Unmanageable concurrent bladder outflow obstruction or urinary incontinence. Note: participants with bladder outflow obstruction or urinary incontinence, which is manageable with best available standard of care (incl. pads, drainage) are allowed Participants who could benefit from local therapy (e.g., surgery or radiation) to the prostate or pelvis. Such participants could be enrolled after completing local therapy if their PSA levels continue to rise and meet trial entry criteria. Prior therapy with Second generation anti-androgens (e.g., enzalutamide, apalutamide and darolutamide) CYP17 inhibitors (e.g., abiraterone acetate, orteronel, galeterone, ketoconazole). Short duration ketoconazole treatment (<28 days) is permitted. Radiopharmaceutical agents (e.g., Strontium-89), PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy Immunotherapy (e.g., sipuleucel-T) Chemotherapy, except if administered in the adjuvant/neoadjuvant setting, completed > 2 years before randomization Any other investigational agents for CRPC Use of estrogens, 5-α reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride), other steroidogenesis inhibitors (aminoglutethamide) or first-generation anti-androgens (bicalutamide, flutamide, nilutamide, cyproterone) within 28 days before randomization Initiation of treatment with bisphosphonate or denosumab within 12 weeks before randomization. Note: Participants receiving bone loss prevention treatment on a stable dose (e.g. bisphosphonate or denosumab) for at least 28 days before randomization can continue the treatment during the study Herbal and non-herbal products that may decrease PSA levels (i.e., saw palmetto, pomegranate juice) within 28 days before randomization Systemic (oral/IV/IM) corticosteroids within 28 days before randomization. Note: Short term use (≤ 4 weeks) of corticosteroids during the study is allowed if clinically indicated Radiation therapy (external beam radiation therapy [EBRT] and brachytherapy) within 28 days before randomization Other concurrent cytotoxicity chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radioligand therapy, PARP inhibitor, biological therapy or investigational therapy at the time of randomization Use of other investigational drugs within 28 days prior to day of randomization Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the study treatments or its excipients or to drugs of similar chemical classes, or to PSMA-targeted PET imaging agents Transfusion during the screening period for the sole purpose of making a subject eligible for study inclusion Diagnosed with other malignancies that are expected to alter life expectancy or may interfere with disease assessment. However, participants with a prior history of malignancy that has been adequately treated and who have been disease free for more than 3 years are eligible, as are participants with adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer Concurrent serious (as determined by the Investigator) medical conditions, including, but not limited to, uncontrolled infection, known active hepatitis B or C, or other significant co-morbid conditions that in the opinion of the Investigator would impair study participation or cooperation. Participants with an active documented COVID-19 infection (any grade of disease severity) at time of informed consent may be included only when completely recovered (in accordance with local guidance) History of seizure or condition that may pre-dispose to seizure (e.g., prior cortical stroke or transient ischemic attack within 1 year prior to randomization, brain arteriovenous malformation, schwannoma, meningioma, or other benign Central Nervous System or meningeal disease which may require treatment with surgery or radiation therapy) History or current diagnosis of ECG abnormalities indicating significant risk of safety for participants participating in the study such as: Concomitant clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias, e.g. sustained ventricular tachycardia, and clinically significant second- or third-degree atrio-ventricularblock without a pacemaker History of familial long QT syndrome or known family history of Torsades de Pointe Resting heart rate (physical exam or 12 lead ECG) <60 bpm History of somatic or psychiatric disease/condition that may interfere with the objectives and assessments of the study Any condition that precludes raised arms position Sexually active males unwilling to use a condom during intercourse for the period specified in Section 8.4.6 Participants not able to understand and to comply with study instructions and requirements

Sites / Locations

    Arms of the Study

    Arm 1

    Arm 2

    Arm Type

    Experimental

    Experimental

    Arm Label

    Arm A

    Arm B

    Arm Description

    Participants will receive 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) of AAA617 (Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan) once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. ADT must be ongoing; Best supportive care is allowed.

    Participants will receive 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) of AAA617 (Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan) once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. In addition of SOC (ADT plus choice of ARPI as per physician's decision), Best supportive care is allowed.

    Outcomes

    Primary Outcome Measures

    PSA response
    PSA response is defined as the time of PSA nadir value of ≤0.2 ng/mL is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement at least 4 weeks later

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    Metastatic Free Survival (MFS)
    MFS is defined as the time from date of randomization to the first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis by conventional imaging using RECIST 1.1 or death.
    Radiographic Progression Free Survival (rPFS)
    rPFS is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented radiographic disease progression by conventional imaging assessed using RECIST 1.1 or death.
    Overall Survival (OS)
    OS defined as date of death due to any cause
    second Progression Free Survival (PFS2)
    PFS2 defined as time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented disease progression by investigator's assessment (PSA, radiographic, symptomatic, or any combination) on next line of therapy subsequent to MFS event or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first
    Time to symptomatic progression
    Time to symptomatic progression will be defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented event for any of the following: Development of a symptomatic skeletal event (SSE) Pain progression or worsening of disease-related symptoms requiring initiation of a new systemic anti-cancer therapy Development of clinically significant symptoms due to loco-regional tumor progression requiring surgical intervention or radiation therapy
    Time to initiation of cytotoxic chemotherapy
    Time to initiation of cytotoxic chemotherapy will be defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented dose of new cytotoxic chemotherapy being administered to the participant
    Time to first symptomatic skeletal event (TTSSE)
    TTSSE is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the first new symptomatic pathological bone fracture, spinal cord compression, tumor-related orthopedic surgical intervention, requirement for radiation therapy to relieve bone pain or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first
    Time to distant metastasis development
    Time to distant metastasis development is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis by conventional imaging using RECIST 1.1
    Time to local radiological progression
    Time to local radiological progression is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented local radiographic disease progression by conventional imaging using RECIST 1.1
    Time to initiation or change in therapy
    Time to initiation or change in therapy is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented dose of a new / change in therapy being administered to the participant
    Time to PSA response
    Time to PSA response is calculated as the time from randomization to PSA response with a PSA nadir value of ≤0.2ng/mL.
    PSA50 response
    PSA50 response is defined as the proportion of participants who have a ≥50% decrease in PSA from baseline that is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement ≥4 weeks later
    PSA90 response
    PSA90 response is defined as the proportion of participants who have a ≥90% decrease in PSA from baseline that is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement ≥4 weeks later
    Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P)
    FACT-P assesses symptoms/problems related to prostate carcinoma and its treatment. It is a combination of the FACT- General + the Prostate Cancer Subscale (PCS). The FACTGeneral (FACT-G) is a 27 item Quality of Life (QoL) measure that provides a total score as well as subscale scores: Physical (0-28), Functional (0-28), Social (0-28), and Emotional Well-being (0-24). The total score range is between 1-108, higher scores indicates better for total score and subscale scores. PCS is a 12-item prostate cancer subscale that asks about symptoms and problems specific to prostate cancer (Range 0-48, higher scores better). The FACT-P total score is the sum of all 5 subscale scores of the FACT-P questionnaire and ranges from 0-156. Higher scores indicate higher degree of functioning and better quality of life.
    Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Radiotherapies (FACT-RNT) Questionnaire
    The FACT-RNT is assessing treatment-related symptoms of special interest/associated with Radionuclides Therapies. The FACT-RNT contains 15 items assessing dry mouth, dry eyes, difficulty urinating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, impact of fatigue, pain, bone pain, pain interference, bothered by of side effects of treatment and isolation due to illness or treatment.
    Brief Pain Inventory - Short Form (BPI-SF) Questionnaire
    The BPI-SF is a publicly available instrument to assess the pain and includes severity and interference scores. BPI-SF is an 11-item selfreport questionnaire that is designed to assess the severity and impact of pain on daily functions of a participant. Pain severity score is a mean value for BPI-SF questions 3, 4, 5 and 6 (questions inquiring about the extent of pain, where the extent is ranked from 0 [no pain] to 10 [pain as bad as you can imagine]). Pain severity progression is defined as an increase in score of 30% or greater from baseline without decrease in analgesic use.

    Full Information

    First Posted
    April 27, 2023
    Last Updated
    October 23, 2023
    Sponsor
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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    1. Study Identification

    Unique Protocol Identification Number
    NCT05849298
    Brief Title
    A Phase II Study of AAA617 Alone and AAA617 in Combination With ARPI in Patients With PSMA PET Scan Positive CRPC
    Acronym
    PSMACare
    Official Title
    An International Prospective Open-label, Multi-center, Randomized, Non-comparative Phase II Study of Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan (AAA617) Alone and Lutetium [177Lu] Vipivotide Tetraxetan (AAA617) in Combination With Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors in Patients With PSMA PET Scan Positive Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
    Study Type
    Interventional

    2. Study Status

    Record Verification Date
    October 2023
    Overall Recruitment Status
    Not yet recruiting
    Study Start Date
    December 6, 2023 (Anticipated)
    Primary Completion Date
    December 21, 2028 (Anticipated)
    Study Completion Date
    December 21, 2028 (Anticipated)

    3. Sponsor/Collaborators

    Responsible Party, by Official Title
    Sponsor
    Name of the Sponsor
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals

    4. Oversight

    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
    Yes
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
    No
    Data Monitoring Committee
    No

    5. Study Description

    Brief Summary
    The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of AAA617 alone (Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan) and in combination with an Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPI) in participants with PSMA-positive, castration-resistant prostate cancer and no evidence of metastasis in conventional imaging (CI) (i.e., CT/MRI and bone scans). Approximately 120 participants will be randomized.

    6. Conditions and Keywords

    Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
    Prostatic Neoplasm
    Keywords
    Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan (AAA617), Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPI), Enzalutamide, Darolutamide, Apalutamide, Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, gallium [68Ga] gozetotide (AAA517), piflufolastat F 18

    7. Study Design

    Primary Purpose
    Treatment
    Study Phase
    Phase 2
    Interventional Study Model
    Parallel Assignment
    Model Description
    No cross-over allowed
    Masking
    None (Open Label)
    Allocation
    Randomized
    Enrollment
    120 (Anticipated)

    8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

    Arm Title
    Arm A
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Participants will receive 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) of AAA617 (Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan) once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. ADT must be ongoing; Best supportive care is allowed.
    Arm Title
    Arm B
    Arm Type
    Experimental
    Arm Description
    Participants will receive 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) of AAA617 (Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan) once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. In addition of SOC (ADT plus choice of ARPI as per physician's decision), Best supportive care is allowed.
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    AAA617
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    Lutetium [177Lu] vipivotide tetraxetan, 177Lu-PSMA-617
    Intervention Description
    Administration intravenously once every 6 weeks (1 cycle) for 6 cycles
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    AAA517
    Other Intervention Name(s)
    68Ga-PSMA-11
    Intervention Description
    Single intravenous dose of approx. 150 Megabecquerel (MBq) prior PSMA-PET scans
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    Piflufolastat F 18
    Intervention Description
    Single intravenous dose of approx. 333 Megabecquerel (MBq) prior PSMA-PET scans
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    ARPI
    Intervention Description
    Enzalutamide, Darolutamide, Apalutamide as prescribed by the local investigator
    Intervention Type
    Drug
    Intervention Name(s)
    ADT
    Intervention Description
    as prescribed by the local investigator
    Intervention Type
    Other
    Intervention Name(s)
    Best supportive care
    Intervention Description
    as prescribed by the local investigator
    Primary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    PSA response
    Description
    PSA response is defined as the time of PSA nadir value of ≤0.2 ng/mL is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement at least 4 weeks later
    Time Frame
    From randomization until PSA nadir value of ≤0.2 ng/mL that is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement ≥4 weeks later, up to 5 years
    Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
    Title
    Metastatic Free Survival (MFS)
    Description
    MFS is defined as the time from date of randomization to the first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis by conventional imaging using RECIST 1.1 or death.
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until date of progression or date of death whichever occurs first, up to 5 years
    Title
    Radiographic Progression Free Survival (rPFS)
    Description
    rPFS is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented radiographic disease progression by conventional imaging assessed using RECIST 1.1 or death.
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until date of radiographic progression or date of death from any cause, whichever comes first, up to 5 years
    Title
    Overall Survival (OS)
    Description
    OS defined as date of death due to any cause
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until date of death from any cause, up to 5 years
    Title
    second Progression Free Survival (PFS2)
    Description
    PFS2 defined as time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented disease progression by investigator's assessment (PSA, radiographic, symptomatic, or any combination) on next line of therapy subsequent to MFS event or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until date of second progression or date of death from any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to symptomatic progression
    Description
    Time to symptomatic progression will be defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented event for any of the following: Development of a symptomatic skeletal event (SSE) Pain progression or worsening of disease-related symptoms requiring initiation of a new systemic anti-cancer therapy Development of clinically significant symptoms due to loco-regional tumor progression requiring surgical intervention or radiation therapy
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until development of a symptomatic skeletal event, new systemic anti-cancer therapy, surgical intervention or radiation therapy, whichever occurs first, up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to initiation of cytotoxic chemotherapy
    Description
    Time to initiation of cytotoxic chemotherapy will be defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented dose of new cytotoxic chemotherapy being administered to the participant
    Time Frame
    From the date of randomization to the date of first documented dose of new cytotoxic chemotherapy administered to the participant, up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to first symptomatic skeletal event (TTSSE)
    Description
    TTSSE is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the first new symptomatic pathological bone fracture, spinal cord compression, tumor-related orthopedic surgical intervention, requirement for radiation therapy to relieve bone pain or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first
    Time Frame
    From the date of randomization to the date of the first new symptomatic pathological bone fracture, spinal cord compression, orthopedic surgical intervention, radiation therapy or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first, up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to distant metastasis development
    Description
    Time to distant metastasis development is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis by conventional imaging using RECIST 1.1
    Time Frame
    From the date of randomization to the date of first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis, up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to local radiological progression
    Description
    Time to local radiological progression is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented local radiographic disease progression by conventional imaging using RECIST 1.1
    Time Frame
    From the date of randomization to the date of first documented local radiographic disease progression, up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to initiation or change in therapy
    Description
    Time to initiation or change in therapy is defined as the time from the date of randomization to the date of first documented dose of a new / change in therapy being administered to the participant
    Time Frame
    From the date of randomization to the date of first dose of a new / change in therapy, up to 5 years
    Title
    Time to PSA response
    Description
    Time to PSA response is calculated as the time from randomization to PSA response with a PSA nadir value of ≤0.2ng/mL.
    Time Frame
    From randomization to PSA response, up to 5 years
    Title
    PSA50 response
    Description
    PSA50 response is defined as the proportion of participants who have a ≥50% decrease in PSA from baseline that is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement ≥4 weeks later
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until end of efficacy follow-up, up to 5 years
    Title
    PSA90 response
    Description
    PSA90 response is defined as the proportion of participants who have a ≥90% decrease in PSA from baseline that is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement ≥4 weeks later
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until end of efficacy follow-up, up to 5 years
    Title
    Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P)
    Description
    FACT-P assesses symptoms/problems related to prostate carcinoma and its treatment. It is a combination of the FACT- General + the Prostate Cancer Subscale (PCS). The FACTGeneral (FACT-G) is a 27 item Quality of Life (QoL) measure that provides a total score as well as subscale scores: Physical (0-28), Functional (0-28), Social (0-28), and Emotional Well-being (0-24). The total score range is between 1-108, higher scores indicates better for total score and subscale scores. PCS is a 12-item prostate cancer subscale that asks about symptoms and problems specific to prostate cancer (Range 0-48, higher scores better). The FACT-P total score is the sum of all 5 subscale scores of the FACT-P questionnaire and ranges from 0-156. Higher scores indicate higher degree of functioning and better quality of life.
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until end of efficacy follow-up, up to 5 years
    Title
    Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Radiotherapies (FACT-RNT) Questionnaire
    Description
    The FACT-RNT is assessing treatment-related symptoms of special interest/associated with Radionuclides Therapies. The FACT-RNT contains 15 items assessing dry mouth, dry eyes, difficulty urinating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, impact of fatigue, pain, bone pain, pain interference, bothered by of side effects of treatment and isolation due to illness or treatment.
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until end of efficacy follow-up, up to 5 years
    Title
    Brief Pain Inventory - Short Form (BPI-SF) Questionnaire
    Description
    The BPI-SF is a publicly available instrument to assess the pain and includes severity and interference scores. BPI-SF is an 11-item selfreport questionnaire that is designed to assess the severity and impact of pain on daily functions of a participant. Pain severity score is a mean value for BPI-SF questions 3, 4, 5 and 6 (questions inquiring about the extent of pain, where the extent is ranked from 0 [no pain] to 10 [pain as bad as you can imagine]). Pain severity progression is defined as an increase in score of 30% or greater from baseline without decrease in analgesic use.
    Time Frame
    From date of randomization until end of efficacy follow-up, up to 5 years

    10. Eligibility

    Sex
    Male
    Gender Based
    Yes
    Gender Eligibility Description
    Prostate cancer study
    Minimum Age & Unit of Time
    18 Years
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers
    No
    Eligibility Criteria
    Inclusion Criteria: Participants eligible for inclusion in this study must meet all of the following criteria: Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study Participants must be adults ≥18 years of age at the time of informed consent Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1 at screening Participants must have a life expectancy ≥12 months as determined by the Investigator Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without neuroendocrine differentiation, signet cell, or small cell features prior to randomization CRPC demonstrated during continuous androgen deprivation therapy (ADT)/post orchiectomy, defined as 3 consecutive rises of PSA, at least 1 week apart, resulting in two ≥ 50% increases over the nadir Participants must have ongoing androgen deprivation therapy with a GnRH agonist/antagonist or prior bilateral orchiectomy at the time of randomization Castrate level of serum testosterone (< 1.7 nmol/l [50 ng/dL]) on GnRH agonist or antagonist therapy or after bilateral orchiectomy prior to randomization PSADT of ≤ 10 months (PSADT will be calculated using a linear regression model of the normal logarithm of PSA and time (Pound et al 1999) The most recent local PSA and the screening PSA should be ≥ 2 μg/L (2 ng/mL). In the event of prior first-generation anti-androgen (e.g., bicalutamide, flutamide, nilutamide) use, the most recent local PSA and the central PSA assessed at screening must be obtained at least 4 weeks after the last dose of the androgen receptor inhibitor Participants must have evidence of PSMA-positive disease as seen on a AAA517 or piflufolastat F 18 PET/CT scan at baseline as determined by BICR (refer to Section 8.5.2 for details) and must have a negative conventional imaging for M1 disease. Participants must have adequate organ function including the following laboratory values at the screening visit: Bone marrow reserve Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥1.5 x 109/L Platelets ≥100 x 109/L Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL Hepatic Total bilirubin ≤2 x the institutional upper limit of normal (ULN). For participants with known Gilbert's Syndrome ≤3 x ULN is permitted Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤3.0 x ULN. Albumin ≥2.5 g/dL Renal eGFR ≥ 50 mL/min/1.73m2 using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation Human immunodeficiency virus -infected participants who are healthy and have a low risk of acquired immune deficiency syndrome -related outcomes can participate in this trial Exclusion Criteria: Participants meeting any of the following criteria are not eligible for inclusion in this study. Prior or present evidence of metastatic disease as assessed locally by CT/MRI for soft tissue disease and whole-body radionuclide bone scan for bone disease where only radionuclide bone scan reading will be used for assessment of inclusion/exclusion. Exception: Participants with soft tissue pelvic disease may be eligible (e.g., lymph nodes below bifurcation of common iliac arteries (N1) is permissible if the short axis of the largest lymph node is <20 mm). Participants with M1 disease on PSMA PET scans are also allowed to participate. Unmanageable concurrent bladder outflow obstruction or urinary incontinence. Note: participants with bladder outflow obstruction or urinary incontinence, which is manageable with best available standard of care (incl. pads, drainage) are allowed Participants who could benefit from local therapy (e.g., surgery or radiation) to the prostate or pelvis. Such participants could be enrolled after completing local therapy if their PSA levels continue to rise and meet trial entry criteria. Prior therapy with Second generation anti-androgens (e.g., enzalutamide, apalutamide and darolutamide) CYP17 inhibitors (e.g., abiraterone acetate, orteronel, galeterone, ketoconazole). Short duration ketoconazole treatment (<28 days) is permitted. Radiopharmaceutical agents (e.g., Strontium-89), PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy Immunotherapy (e.g., sipuleucel-T) Chemotherapy, except if administered in the adjuvant/neoadjuvant setting, completed > 2 years before randomization Any other investigational agents for CRPC Use of estrogens, 5-α reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride), other steroidogenesis inhibitors (aminoglutethamide) or first-generation anti-androgens (bicalutamide, flutamide, nilutamide, cyproterone) within 28 days before randomization Initiation of treatment with bisphosphonate or denosumab within 12 weeks before randomization. Note: Participants receiving bone loss prevention treatment on a stable dose (e.g. bisphosphonate or denosumab) for at least 28 days before randomization can continue the treatment during the study Herbal and non-herbal products that may decrease PSA levels (i.e., saw palmetto, pomegranate juice) within 28 days before randomization Systemic (oral/IV/IM) corticosteroids within 28 days before randomization. Note: Short term use (≤ 4 weeks) of corticosteroids during the study is allowed if clinically indicated Radiation therapy (external beam radiation therapy [EBRT] and brachytherapy) within 28 days before randomization Other concurrent cytotoxicity chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radioligand therapy, PARP inhibitor, biological therapy or investigational therapy at the time of randomization Use of other investigational drugs within 28 days prior to day of randomization Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to any of the study treatments or its excipients or to drugs of similar chemical classes, or to PSMA-targeted PET imaging agents Transfusion during the screening period for the sole purpose of making a subject eligible for study inclusion Diagnosed with other malignancies that are expected to alter life expectancy or may interfere with disease assessment. However, participants with a prior history of malignancy that has been adequately treated and who have been disease free for more than 3 years are eligible, as are participants with adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer Concurrent serious (as determined by the Investigator) medical conditions, including, but not limited to, uncontrolled infection, known active hepatitis B or C, or other significant co-morbid conditions that in the opinion of the Investigator would impair study participation or cooperation. Participants with an active documented COVID-19 infection (any grade of disease severity) at time of informed consent may be included only when completely recovered (in accordance with local guidance) History of seizure or condition that may pre-dispose to seizure (e.g., prior cortical stroke or transient ischemic attack within 1 year prior to randomization, brain arteriovenous malformation, schwannoma, meningioma, or other benign Central Nervous System or meningeal disease which may require treatment with surgery or radiation therapy) History or current diagnosis of ECG abnormalities indicating significant risk of safety for participants participating in the study such as: Concomitant clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias, e.g. sustained ventricular tachycardia, and clinically significant second- or third-degree atrio-ventricularblock without a pacemaker History of familial long QT syndrome or known family history of Torsades de Pointe Resting heart rate (physical exam or 12 lead ECG) <60 bpm History of somatic or psychiatric disease/condition that may interfere with the objectives and assessments of the study Any condition that precludes raised arms position Sexually active males unwilling to use a condom during intercourse for the period specified in Section 8.4.6 Participants not able to understand and to comply with study instructions and requirements
    Central Contact Person:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
    Phone
    1-888-669-6682
    Email
    novartis.email@novartis.com
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
    Phone
    +41613241111
    Overall Study Officials:
    First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
    Organizational Affiliation
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
    Official's Role
    Study Director

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    A Phase II Study of AAA617 Alone and AAA617 in Combination With ARPI in Patients With PSMA PET Scan Positive CRPC

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