Active clinical trials for "Prostatic Neoplasms"

The purpose of this study is to find out if therapy with hormones (such as Lupron, Casodex, Zolodex or Degarelix) change a person's thinking abilities.

RATIONALE: Nordihydroguaiaretic acid may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying the side effects and best dose of nordihydroguaiaretic acid in treating patients with nonmetastatic relapsed prostate cancer.

To determine if therapy with Zometa® (zoledronic acid) 4mg will be effective in preventing the occurrence of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients at high risk of developing them. In addition, pain and analgesic scores and overall safety are to be evaluated throughout the study.

V-0039 is a Phase 1/2 dose escalation trial of CG7870 in combination with Docetaxel in metastatic hormone-refractory patients who have not received chemotherapy. All patients will receive docetaxel. In the dose escalation phase of the study, patients will receive treatment intravenously with CG7870 at one of up to four dose levels. In the Phase 2 portion of this study, additional patients will be added at the maximum tolerated dose that is determined in Phase 1.

The purpose of this trial is to study KOS-862 in men with metastatic prostate cancer who have failed a docetaxel-containing regimen.

The primary objective of this study is: To evaluate the effect of DN-101 in combination with docetaxel (ASCENT regimen) on survival in metastatic androgen-independent prostate cancer The secondary objectives of this study are: To determine the effect of the ASCENT regimen on the rate of thromboembolic events (blood clots) To determine the effect of the ASCENT regimen on prevention of skeletal-related events (fractures) A Separate sub-study will be conducted at selected study sites in North America to determine the population PK of DN-101.

RATIONALE: Testosterone can stimulate the growth of cancer cells. Bicalutamide and goserelin may fight prostate cancer by reducing the production of testosterone. It is not yet known which hormone therapy regimen is most effective for prostate cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of bicalutamide with that of observation followed by bicalutamide plus either goserelin or orchiectomy for patients who have prostate cancer.

Current therapies for Stage III or Stage IV Prostate Cancer provide very limited benefit to the patient. The anti-cancer properties of Antineoplaston therapy suggest that it may prove beneficial in the treatment of Stage III or Stage IV Prostate Cancer. PURPOSE: This study is being performed to determine the effects (good and bad) that Antineoplaston therapy has on patients with Stage III or Stage IV Prostate Cancer.

RATIONALE: Vaccines made from a peptide may make the body build an immune response to kill cancer cells. PURPOSE: This phase I trial is studying two different vaccines to treat patients who have gastric, prostate, or ovarian cancer.

RATIONALE: Zoledronate may be able to prevent bone metastases caused by prostate cancer. It is not yet known if zoledronate is effective in preventing the spread of prostate cancer to the bones. PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of zoledronate plus standard therapy in preventing bone metastases in patients who have recurrent prostate cancer that is not causing symptoms.