Clinical Research Directory

Marker Driven Selection of Patients for Prostate Biopsy and Management

The purpose of this research study is to determine if the interpretation of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) with an algorithm called habitat risk score (HRS) in combination with a panel of blood and urine biomarkers is more effective at detecting prostate cancer than standard of care interpretation of mpMRI with the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PIRADS).

Natural History Study of Early Life Exposures in Agriculture (ELEA)

Study Description: ELEA is an observational cohort study that will collect exposure information and biospecimens from the adult children of the Agricultural Health Study (AHS) cohort (https://aghealth.nih.gov/about; Protocol OH93NCN013). The primary hypothesis is that early life exposures, particularly those found in the agricultural environment, are associated with cancer and other adverse health outcomes in childhood and early adulthood. Eligible individuals will be invited to complete an online questionnaire. After enrollment, study participants may be asked to donate biological and environmental samples. Participants will be followed for cancer and other disease endpoints. Data will be collected from North Carolina and Iowa health registries, disease specific databases, the National Death Index (NDI), North Carolina and Iowa state health registries, publicly available environmental datasets, discarded sample repository, and collection of available samples. Investigators will access data and biospecimens from the AHS protocol OH93NCN01 and link it to the ELEA population. In an earlier ELEA protocol (16CN095) the NCI SS IRB approved the protocol to perform linkages. That protocol was closed after the transition to the NIH IRB (per a NHSR determination), but the linkage work continued under the ELEA protocols that remained open with Westat and Iowa. Objectives: Primary: To investigate the effect of specific pesticides and other agricultural exposures and risk of cancer in children and adults. Secondary: To investigate the effect of non-agricultural exposures and the risk of cancer and other diseases in children and adults. Exploratory: Exploratory objectives include, but are not limited to, the examination of genetic and various molecular biomarkers in relation to childhood agricultural exposures. Endpoints: Primary: Incidence of Cancer Secondary: Incidence of diseases other than cancer, survival, and various molecular biomarkers. ...

Effectiveness of the SpaceOAR Vue System in Subjects With Prostate Cancer

To demonstrate the effectiveness of the SpaceOAR Vue System in reducing late gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity in subjects undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) to treat prostate cancer.

Sunitinib Malate With Hormonal Ablation for Patients Who Will Have Prostatectomy

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if the addition of sunitinib malate (SU011248) to hormone based castration is an effective treatment for shrinking or controlling the tumor before having the prostate removed.

SpaceIT Hydrogel System for Perirectal Spacing

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the SpaceIT™ Hydrogel System in patients undergoing External Beam Radiotherapy (EBRT) for the treatment of prostate cancer.

HER2 FPBMC in Patients With Metastatic Breast and Prostate Cancer (AM006)

The purpose of this study is to understand the safety and estimate the efficacy of anti-CD3 x anti-HER2 bispecific antibody (HER2Bi) armed fresh peripheral blood mononuclear cells (HER2 FPBMC) for patients with metastatic breast or prostate cancer. Participants receive 5 weekly doses of CD33 FPBMC by intravenous infusion followed by 4 infusions every other week.

Presurgical Phase II Study of Talazoparib in Combination With Enzalutamide in Prostate Cancer

To learn about the effectiveness of adding talazoparib to the standard of care treatment combination of androgen ablation therapy (hormone therapy, also known as ADT) and enzalutamide in patients with prostate cancer that has spread into the lymph nodes.

Water Vapor Ablation for Prostate Cancer: Long-Term Registry

The purpose of the registry is to evaluate real-world safety, efficacy, and patient reported outcomes among participants receiving Vanquish Water Vapor Ablation System therapy (Vanquish Therapy). This includes longitudinal assessment of patients who have received or will receive the therapy one or multiple times as part of routine clinical care and encompasses those who completed a company-sponsored Vanquish therapy study (as applicable).

MRI-based Focal Intraprostatic Simultaneous Integrated Boost (SIB) Intensification With De-escalated Adaptive-risk SBRT for Patients With Low to Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the safety of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) microboost technique in patients with low to intermediate risk prostate cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: Is microboost SBRT with whole gland de-escalation both safe and effective in managing patients with low to intermediate-risk prostate cancer while maintaining acceptable toxicity levels? All patients will receive microboost SBRT at a dose of 45 Gy delivered in 5 fractions in up to 4 MRI-defined lesions. Patients (Arm 1) with highest grade disease in the microboost target lesion in the absence of GG2-3 beyond the microboost target (only GG1 disease can be present outside of the microboost region) will receive whole gland de-escalation at a dose of 30 Gy delivered in 5 fractions. Patients (Arm 2) with highest grade disease outside of the target lesion will receive whole gland de-escalation at a dose of 35 Gy delivered in 5 fractions. Participants will be treated every other day over a two week period and then follow up after radiation treament for up to 5 years. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and provide blood and urine samples for research purposes.

Multitargeted Recombinant Ad5 PSA/MUC-1/Brachyury-Based Immunotherapy (TriAdeno) Vaccine With IL-15 Superagonist N-803 in Participants With Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Undergoing Active Surveillance

Background: Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States. Early-stage, low-grade prostate cancer is managed with active monitoring. However, 35% of men with this cancer will need treatment within 5 years because of tumor growth. Researchers want to know if a new vaccine that targets 3 anti-cancer proteins (TriAdeno) plus a drug (N-803) approved for bladder cancer can help stop prostate tumors from growing. Objective: To test TriAdeno and N-803 in people with early-stage prostate cancer. Eligibility: People aged 18 years and older with early-stage low- or medium-risk prostate cancer. Design: Participants will be screened. They will have a physical exam with blood tests. They will have a test of their heart function. They will have an imaging scan. They may have a rectal exam. TriAdeno is injected under the skin of the upper thigh; N-803 is injected under the skin of the abdomen. Participants will be treated in up to four 21-day cycles. They will get both injections on the first day of each cycle. Participants may opt to complete a memory aid: They may record all of their symptoms for 7 days after each injection. They may also complete a questionnaire about their prostate symptoms. Blood tests, imaging scans, and other tests will be repeated during the study. A tissue sample (biopsy) of the tumor will be collected during or after cycle 2; a second biopsy may be taken about 1 year later. Participants will have follow-up phone calls for 5 years....

Use of Tracking Devices to Locate Abnormalities During Invasive Procedures

This study will evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of an experimental tracking device for locating abnormalities during invasive procedures, such as biopsy or ablation, that cannot easily be visualized by usual imaging techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) scans or ultrasound. Some lesions, such as certain liver or kidney tumors, small endocrine abnormalities, and others, may be hard to find or only visible for a few seconds. The new method uses a needle with a miniature tracking device buried inside the metal that tells where the tip of the needle is located, somewhat like a mini GPS, or global positioning system. It uses a very weak magnet to localize the device like a miniature satellite system. This study will explore whether this system can be used in the future to more accurately place the needle in or near the desired location or abnormality. Patients 18 years of age and older who have a lesion that needs to be biopsied or an ablation procedure that requires CT guidance may be eligible for this study. Candidates are screened with a medical history and review of medical records, including imaging studies. Participants undergo the biopsy or ablation procedure as they normally would, with the following exceptions: some stickers are placed on the skin before the procedure and a very weak magnet is placed nearby. The needles used are similar to the ones that would normally be used except that they contain a metal coil or spring buried deep within the needle metal. The procedure involves the following steps: 1. Small 1-cm plastic donuts are place on the skin with tape. 2. A planning CT scan is done. 3. The CT scan is sent to the computer and matched to the patient's body location with the help of a very weak magnet. 4. The needle used for the procedure is placed towards the target tissue or abnormality and the "smart needle" location lights up on the old CT scan. 5. A repeat CT is done as it normally is to look for the location of the needle. 6. After the procedure the CT scans are examined to determine how well the new tool located the needle in the old scan....

Phase I Study of 225Ac-J591 Plus 177Lu-PSMA Small Molecule for Progressive Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

This is a phase I dose-escalation study of 225Ac-J591 administered together with 177Lu-PSMA small molecule. Both drugs are designed to deliver radiation to prostate cancer cells; they are known as radionuclide conjugates (radiation linked to antibodies/molecules that recognize prostate cancer cells). This phase of the study (phase I) will determine the highest dose of the study intervention that can be safely given.

A Study of Tinengotinib (TT-00420) in Combination With Standard Treatments in People With Prostate Cancer

The purpose of this study is to find out whether tinengotinib in combination with abiraterone acetate and prednisone or enzalutamide is a safe treatment that causes few or mild side effects in people with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training to Improve Sarcopenia Parameters in Patients With Prostate Cancer After Androgen Deprivation Therapy

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will investigate the effects of creatine supplementation combined with a 12-week supervised resistance training program on muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance (e.g., parameters of sarcopenia), and muscle density in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). ADT often causes loss of lean mass, reduced muscle strength, functional impairment, and increased fat mass. Eligible male patients will be randomly assigned to receive either creatine monohydrate or a placebo (maltodextrin) in a double-blind manner, in addition to participating in the resistance exercise program. Assessments will be performed at baseline and after the 12-week intervention period and will include: * Muscle density and architecture assessed by ultrasound * Body composition (lean mass and fat mass) * Muscle strength * Physical performance (functional performance tests) * Inflammatory biomarkers * Vascular function parameters The primary goal is to assess whether creatine supplementation combined with resistance training can safely improve muscle quality and quantity, strength, and physical function in these patients. If effective and safe, the intervention could help reduce muscle loss and improve quality of life in men undergoing ADT.

Ultrahypofractionated, Adaptive Radiation Therapy of Prostate Cancer

In this prospective, multi-center cohort study, the tolerability and quality of life during ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy (RT) of early stage prostate cancer is surveyed at several institutions in Germany. Radiotherapy is delivered by an online-adaptive RT device (Varian Ethos), which is able to correct daily variations in anatomy and to adjust the irradiation plan accordingly. A digital patient questionnaire is used to asses quality of life longitudinally. Quality of life (QoL) and toxicity profiles will be correlated with planning parameters and compared to retrospective cohorts of patients who underwent normofractionated RT or moderately hypofractionated RT, respectively.

Aggressive Disease Treatment Patterns and CtDNA HRR evaluatiON in High-volume metastatiC hORmone-sensitive Prostate Cancer in Russian FeDeration

A multicentre observational study on treatment patterns and ctDNA HRR evaluation in aggressive high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in Russian Federation

Evaluation of Perilesional Biopsy in Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer

The goal of this multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate the efficacy of different prostate biopsy schemes, including perilesional biopsy (PB) and combination of systematic biopsy and targeted biopsy (TB+SB). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does PB promote the accurate diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer? What's the value of PB in improving the safety of prostate biopsy? Researchers will compare the cancer detection rates of PB and TB+SB to explore the efficacy of different prostate biopsy schemes. Participants will: Receive TB+PB or TB+SB.

Optimizing Prostate Biopsy Schemes in Men With Multiple MRI Visible Lesions

The goal of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate the efficacy of different prostate biopsy schemes in prostate cancer diagnosis among men with multiple MRI visible lesions, including combination of targeted and perilesional (PB) (TPLBx) and combination of systematic biopsy and targeted biopsy (CTSBx). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does TPLBx promote the accurate diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) among men with multiple MRI visible lesions? What's the value of TPLBx in improving the evaluation of prostate cancer when developing the treatment plan for patients with multiple MRI visible lesions? What's the value of TPLBx in avoiding the adverse pathological outcomes after the radical prostatectomy such as upgrade, upstage, and capsule invasion among patients with multiple MRI visible lesions? Researchers will compare the cancer detection rates of TPLBx and CTSBx to explore the efficacy of different prostate biopsy schemes. Participants will: Receive TPLBx or CTSBx.

A Pan-Canadian, Investigator Initiated Clinical Trial With Focal IRE Directed to Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the safety and efficacy of Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) using NanoKnife technology in patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. This patient population was chosen because they would otherwise be treated with conventional therapies with high side effects. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the NanoKnife system is effective at damaging prostate tumour cells, and killing the cancer? 2. Are there any safety concerns with the procedure, or major side effects caused by the treatment? Participants will undergo IRE treatment with the NanoKnife system, and then complete follow-up appointments for 12-months after the procedure.

Diagnostic Performance of PSMA PET/CT for Pre-operative Lymph Node Assessment in Intermediate and High-risk Non-metastasic Prostate Cancer (PREOP-PSMA ).

In France, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over 50 years of age (nearly 50,000 new cases per year) and is the second most common cause of cancer death in men (approximately 9,000 deaths per year). Although mortality has been declining since the end of the 1990s (about 7%/year), about 30 to 35% of them will have a biological recurrence. Accurate assessment of local, regional and distant spread of the disease is therefore needed to design optimal personalised care for each patient, either curative or palliative. Currently, in France, recommended disease assessment includes bone scintigraphy and Abdomino-Pelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. However, conventional imaging has limited performance with regard to lymph node extension. Node dissection is the best way to assess node status. Currently, no imaging exam allows this level of accuracy. Recently, molecular imaging has emerged as a promising tool to improve the initial extensional assessment of prostate cancer. Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is a transmembrane glycoprotein, specific to the prostate, which is over-expressed on the surface of prostate cancer cells. Recent studies of PSMA PET/CT as part of the initial extension assessment of prostate cancer report superior diagnostic performance in terms of sensitivity and specificity compared to conventional tests, as well as an impact of PSMA PET/CT on patient management.

Clinical Trial to Observe the Effects of Tamoxifen on Testosterone Recovery in Medically Castrated Prostate Cancer Patients

Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a cornerstone therapy in the treatment of curable prostate cancer (PCa). However, ADT often leads to a protracted testosterone recovery period in most men or absence of complete recovery in 10-25% of cases. The hypogonadal state has significant psychosocial and physical side effects. Therefore, limiting ADT effect's duration beyond the prescribed castration period is very compelling to patients and providers alike. Tamoxifen, a well-established selective estrogen receptor modulator, offers a novel and cost-effective approach to accelerate testosterone recovery in men with secondary hypogonadism. This project addresses a critical gap in global cancer care by evaluating Tamoxifen as a viable solution for reducing the burden of delayed testosterone recovery and its associated side effects, particularly in resource-limited settings.

This Study Will Explore Whether a Combination of the Investigational Drug Mevrometostat (PF-06821497) and Enzalutamide Will Work Better Than Taking Enzalutamide Alone in Participants With mCSPC Who Are ARPI naïve.

This study will explore whether a combination of the investigational drug mevrometostat (PF-06821497) and enzalutamide will work better than taking enzalutamide alone in participants with mCSPC who are ARPI naïve and have not yet received chemotherapy in the mCSPC setting.

Dose Determining Study of EXS74539 (REC-4539) in Participants With Select Solid Tumors

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of EXS74539 (REC-4539) in participants with select solid tumors.

Terbium 161 PSMA in Lutetium-177 PSMA Naive Patients

In this study it is aimed to analyze the efficacy and safety of Tb-161 PSMA I\&T in the 7.4 GBq activity in a large patient group of Lu-177 PSMA naïve mCRPC patients. 3 cycles of Tb-161 PSMA will be administered with 6 weeks periods. After each cycle a triple bed quantitative single photon emission CT (SPECT)-CT scan from vertex to thigh will be acquired 24 h after every treatment of Tb-161 PSMA. In the first cycle additional time points SPECT-CT acquisitions will be obtained for dosimetric calculations. Details of dosimetry acquisitions will be provided by dosimetry partner. Routine safety blood tests including full blood counts, liver function test, electrolytes, serum PSA, and assessment for adverse events were performed every 3 weeks during study treatment. Once the patient completed three cycles of Tb-161 PSMA, they will continue to undergo clinical review, assessment for adverse events, routine safety bloods, and PSA every 6 weeks for 48 weeks. OR to treatment will be assessed by Ga-68 PSMA PET/CT using RECIP 1.0 criteria.