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RecoverPC: Relugolix vs GnRH Agonist in Quality of Life

Primary Purpose

Prostate Cancer, Prostatic Neoplasms

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Relugolix
Leuprolide
Sponsored by
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring Prostate Cancer, Prostate Neoplasms

Eligibility Criteria

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

Inclusion Criteria: Participants must have a histologic diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Participants must be eligible for treatment with 6 months of ADT with leuprolide depot or relugolix without additional systemic therapies other than first generation androgen receptor antagonists (eg. bicalutamide, nilutamide, flutamide). Participants cannot have received prior GnRH agonist or antagonist therapy. Patients must have testosterone level > 200 ng/mL prior to initiation of ADT. Age ≥18 years. ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A). Life expectancy of greater than 12 months Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: leukocytes ≥3,000/mcL absolute neutrophil count ≥1,500/mcL platelets ≥100,000/mcL total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) unless known or suspected Gilbert syndrome AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤3 × institutional ULN creatinine ≤ institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥50 mL/min/1.73 m2 unless data exists supporting safe use at lower kidney function values, no lower than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (see Appendix B). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. For participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. Participants with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For participants with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. Participants with known history or current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, should have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. To be eligible for this trial, participants should be class 2B or better. The effects of relugolix and leuprolide on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because GnRH agents are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 4 months after completion of relugolix or leuprolide depot administration. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: History of major adverse cardiac event, including myocardial infarction, new congestive heart failure (CHF) or CHF exacerbation, or stroke, within the past 6 months. Participants who have prior or planned concurrent treatment with second generation AR targeted therapies (such as abiraterone, enzalutamide, darolutamide, apalutamide). Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents. Patients with brain metastases will be excluded from the study as intermittent hormonal therapy is not standard of care treatment for this population. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to leuprolide depot or relugolix. Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness. Participant is unable to swallow pills.

Sites / Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Foxborough

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Arm A: Relugolix

Arm B: Leuprolide

Arm Description

55 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Relugolix and stratified by intent to treat with radiation and will complete study procedures as outlined: Surveys at baseline and at months 3, 6, 9, and 12. Medication diary entries. Cycles 1 - 6: --Days 1 - 28 of 28 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Relugolix. Participant will self-administer at home. Follow up visits every 3 months for 12 months.

55 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Leuprolide and stratified by intent to treat with radiation and will complete study procedures as outlined: Surveys at baseline and at months 3, 6, 9, and 12. Cycle 1 and Cycle 4: --Day 1 of 28 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Leuprolide. Injection will be administered in clinic. Follow up visits every 3 months for 12 months.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

9-month Quality of Life (QOL) Score
The QOL assessed using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P) questionnaire, defined protocol section 11.1.1: The FACT-P (version 4) contains 39 Likert-type items distributed over 5 subscales: physical (7 items), social/family (7 items), emotional (6 items), and functional (7 items) well-being, and the additional concerns related to prostate cancer scale (12 items). The FACT-P total score is calculated by summing all these 5 subscales and ranges from 0 to 156.

Secondary Outcome Measures

12-month Quality of Life (QOL) Score
The QOL assessed using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P) questionnaire, defined protocol section 11.1.1: The FACT-P (version 4) contains 39 Likert-type items distributed over 5 subscales: physical (7 items), social/family (7 items), emotional (6 items), and functional (7 items) well-being, and the additional concerns related to prostate cancer scale (12 items). The FACT-P total score is calculated by summing all these 5 subscales and ranges from 0 to 156.
9-month Hot flash related daily interference scale (HFRDIS)
HFRDIS was Self-reported daily hot flash interference will be assessed with the Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference Scale, a valid and reliable measure used in prior prostate cancer studies. This scale assesses the impact of hot flashes on daily activities as well as overall quality of life. Total scores range from 0 - 100; higher scores indicate greater interference.
9-month Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) Score
ISI Insomnia symptoms will be assessed using the ISI, which has been used in previous assessments of cancer patients, including men with prostate cancer. This questionnaire has 7 items asking about difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, problems with waking too early and the satisfaction level with their current sleep pattern. Each item was rated on a scale from 0 to 4, where a higher score indicates a more severe insomnia.
9-month Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) Score
Fatigue symptoms will be assessed with the FACIT-Fatigue survey, a valid and reliable instrument used in prostate cancer and other cancer studies, comprised of 13 items and rated on a 5 point Likert-type scale.
9-month EPIC-26 Sexual Function Summary Score
Self-reported sexual function will be assessed using the sexual health section of the EPIC-26.
12-month Hot flash related daily interference scale (HFRDIS)
HFRDIS was Self-reported daily hot flash interference will be assessed with the Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference Scale. This scale assesses the impact of hot flashes on daily activities as well as overall quality of life. Total scores range from 0 - 100; higher scores indicate greater interference.

Full Information

First Posted
March 1, 2023
Last Updated
March 1, 2023
Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Collaborators
Prostate Cancer Foundation, Pfizer, Myovant Sciences GmbH
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05765500
Brief Title
RecoverPC: Relugolix vs GnRH Agonist in Quality of Life
Official Title
RecoverPC: A Phase 2 Study of RElugolix Versus GnRH Agonist Quality of Life (QOL) and Testosterone reCOVERy in Men With Prostate Cancer
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Not yet recruiting
Study Start Date
August 2023 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
July 1, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 1, 2026 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Collaborators
Prostate Cancer Foundation, Pfizer, Myovant Sciences GmbH

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study is testing the way that approved androgen deprivation therapy treatments, Leuprolide and Relugolix, for prostate cancer affect quality of life, blood levels, cholesterol, and blood sugar. The drugs are already standard treatment for people with prostate cancer, and the drugs will be used as described in their label. The names of the study drugs involved in this study are: Leuprolide (type of ADT) Relugolix (type of ADT)
Detailed Description
This is a phase 2 clinical trial comparing patient-reported Quality of Life (QOL) among men with localized or biochemically recurrent prostate cancer treated with relugolix versus leuprolide depot therapy. Participants will be randomized into one of the study groups leuprolide versus relugolix. Randomization means that a participant is put into a study group by chance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved leuprolide and relugolix as treatment options for prostate cancer. The research study procedures include screening for eligibility and study treatment including evaluations and follow up visits, ECGs, and blood tests. Participation in this research study is expected to last 12 months. It is expected about 110 people will take part in this research study. The Prostate Cancer Foundation and Pfizer are supporting this research study by providing funding. Myovant is supporting this study by providing the drug, Relugolix.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Prostate Cancer, Prostatic Neoplasms
Keywords
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Neoplasms

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
110 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Arm A: Relugolix
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
55 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Relugolix and stratified by intent to treat with radiation and will complete study procedures as outlined: Surveys at baseline and at months 3, 6, 9, and 12. Medication diary entries. Cycles 1 - 6: --Days 1 - 28 of 28 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Relugolix. Participant will self-administer at home. Follow up visits every 3 months for 12 months.
Arm Title
Arm B: Leuprolide
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
55 participants will be randomized in a 1:1 fashion to Leuprolide and stratified by intent to treat with radiation and will complete study procedures as outlined: Surveys at baseline and at months 3, 6, 9, and 12. Cycle 1 and Cycle 4: --Day 1 of 28 day cycle: Predetermined dose of Leuprolide. Injection will be administered in clinic. Follow up visits every 3 months for 12 months.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Relugolix
Other Intervention Name(s)
Orgovyx
Intervention Description
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, oral tablet taken 1x daily.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Leuprolide
Other Intervention Name(s)
Leuprolide Depot
Intervention Description
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist, intramuscular injection 1x every 3 months.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
9-month Quality of Life (QOL) Score
Description
The QOL assessed using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P) questionnaire, defined protocol section 11.1.1: The FACT-P (version 4) contains 39 Likert-type items distributed over 5 subscales: physical (7 items), social/family (7 items), emotional (6 items), and functional (7 items) well-being, and the additional concerns related to prostate cancer scale (12 items). The FACT-P total score is calculated by summing all these 5 subscales and ranges from 0 to 156.
Time Frame
At 9 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
12-month Quality of Life (QOL) Score
Description
The QOL assessed using Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Prostate (FACT-P) questionnaire, defined protocol section 11.1.1: The FACT-P (version 4) contains 39 Likert-type items distributed over 5 subscales: physical (7 items), social/family (7 items), emotional (6 items), and functional (7 items) well-being, and the additional concerns related to prostate cancer scale (12 items). The FACT-P total score is calculated by summing all these 5 subscales and ranges from 0 to 156.
Time Frame
At 12 months
Title
9-month Hot flash related daily interference scale (HFRDIS)
Description
HFRDIS was Self-reported daily hot flash interference will be assessed with the Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference Scale, a valid and reliable measure used in prior prostate cancer studies. This scale assesses the impact of hot flashes on daily activities as well as overall quality of life. Total scores range from 0 - 100; higher scores indicate greater interference.
Time Frame
At 9 months
Title
9-month Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) Score
Description
ISI Insomnia symptoms will be assessed using the ISI, which has been used in previous assessments of cancer patients, including men with prostate cancer. This questionnaire has 7 items asking about difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, problems with waking too early and the satisfaction level with their current sleep pattern. Each item was rated on a scale from 0 to 4, where a higher score indicates a more severe insomnia.
Time Frame
At 9 months
Title
9-month Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy - Fatigue (FACIT-Fatigue) Score
Description
Fatigue symptoms will be assessed with the FACIT-Fatigue survey, a valid and reliable instrument used in prostate cancer and other cancer studies, comprised of 13 items and rated on a 5 point Likert-type scale.
Time Frame
At 9 months
Title
9-month EPIC-26 Sexual Function Summary Score
Description
Self-reported sexual function will be assessed using the sexual health section of the EPIC-26.
Time Frame
At 9 months
Title
12-month Hot flash related daily interference scale (HFRDIS)
Description
HFRDIS was Self-reported daily hot flash interference will be assessed with the Hot Flash-Related Daily Interference Scale. This scale assesses the impact of hot flashes on daily activities as well as overall quality of life. Total scores range from 0 - 100; higher scores indicate greater interference.
Time Frame
At 12 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Gender Based
Yes
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants must have a histologic diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Participants must be eligible for treatment with 6 months of ADT with leuprolide depot or relugolix without additional systemic therapies other than first generation androgen receptor antagonists (eg. bicalutamide, nilutamide, flutamide). Participants cannot have received prior GnRH agonist or antagonist therapy. Patients must have testosterone level > 200 ng/mL prior to initiation of ADT. Age ≥18 years. ECOG performance status ≤2 (Karnofsky ≥60%, see Appendix A). Life expectancy of greater than 12 months Participants must have adequate organ and marrow function as defined below: leukocytes ≥3,000/mcL absolute neutrophil count ≥1,500/mcL platelets ≥100,000/mcL total bilirubin ≤ institutional upper limit of normal (ULN) unless known or suspected Gilbert syndrome AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) ≤3 × institutional ULN creatinine ≤ institutional ULN OR glomerular filtration rate (GFR) ≥50 mL/min/1.73 m2 unless data exists supporting safe use at lower kidney function values, no lower than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 (see Appendix B). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial. For participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated. Participants with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For participants with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load. Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial. Participants with known history or current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, should have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. To be eligible for this trial, participants should be class 2B or better. The effects of relugolix and leuprolide on the developing human fetus are unknown. For this reason and because GnRH agents are known to be teratogenic, women of child-bearing potential and men must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of study participation. Should a woman become pregnant or suspect she is pregnant while she or her partner is participating in this study, she should inform her treating physician immediately. Men treated or enrolled on this protocol must also agree to use adequate contraception prior to the study, for the duration of study participation, and 4 months after completion of relugolix or leuprolide depot administration. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: History of major adverse cardiac event, including myocardial infarction, new congestive heart failure (CHF) or CHF exacerbation, or stroke, within the past 6 months. Participants who have prior or planned concurrent treatment with second generation AR targeted therapies (such as abiraterone, enzalutamide, darolutamide, apalutamide). Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents. Patients with brain metastases will be excluded from the study as intermittent hormonal therapy is not standard of care treatment for this population. History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to leuprolide depot or relugolix. Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness. Participant is unable to swallow pills.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Alicia Morgans, MD
Phone
857-215-1605
Email
aliciak_morgans@dfci.harvard.edu
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alicia Morgans, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Brigham and Women's Hospital
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02215
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alicia Morgans, MD
Phone
857-215-1605
Email
aliciak_morgans@dfci.harvard.edu
Facility Name
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
City
Boston
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02215
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Alicia Morgans, MD
Phone
857-215-1605
Email
aliciak_morgans@dfci.harvard.edu
Facility Name
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Foxborough
City
Foxboro
State/Province
Massachusetts
ZIP/Postal Code
02035
Country
United States
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Daniel Roberts, MD
Phone
508-543-1700
Email
Daniel_Roberts@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
The Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center encourages and supports the responsible and ethical sharing of data from clinical trials. De-identified participant data from the final research dataset used in the published manuscript may only be shared under the terms of a Data Use Agreement. Requests may be directed to: [contact information for Sponsor Investigator or designee]. The protocol and statistical analysis plan will be made available on Clinicaltrials.gov only as required by federal regulation or as a condition of awards and agreements supporting the research.
IPD Sharing Time Frame
Data can be shared no earlier than 1 year following the date of publication
IPD Sharing Access Criteria
Contact the Belfer Office for Dana-Farber Innovations (BODFI) at innovation@dfci.harvard.edu

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