NCT06244004

Brief Summary

This phase II trial compares the effect of FDG-positron emission tomography (PET)-guided metastasis directed radiation therapy (MDRT) in combination with standard treatments to standard treatments alone in treating patients with prostate cancer that is sensitive to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) and has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States, despite the approval of several life-prolonging treatments by the Food and Drug Administration. However, over the past 10 years, there have been significant improvements in prolonging the lives of those with metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer, specifically by adding treatments to standard therapy, such as ADT. More recently, trials have demonstrated a benefit of using radiotherapy (high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors) to delay the progression of cancer and prolong life for patients with metastatic disease. Imaging scans with FDG-PET may be able to identify cancer sites that remain active despite standard treatment. Giving MDRT plus standard treatment to patients with FDG-PET-identified cancer sites may work better than standard treatment alone in treating metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer.

Trial Health

77
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
125

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
22mo left

Started Feb 2024

Typical duration for phase_2

Geographic Reach
1 country

6 active sites

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress55%
Feb 2024Feb 2028

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 29, 2024

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 6, 2024

Completed
12 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 18, 2024

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 18, 2027

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 18, 2028

Last Updated

March 30, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

3 years

First QC Date

January 29, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 27, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Progression free survival (PFS) (Cohort 1)

    Will be estimated using the method of Kaplan-Meier and compared between treatment arms (Arms 1A and 1B) using the log-rank test. PFS rate at 18 months following randomization will be estimated and reported with the corresponding confidence intervals.

    From randomization to first radiographic or prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based disease progression, or death, assessed up to 36 months

  • Complete response rate (Cohort 2)

    Will be estimated as the proportion of patients who demonstrate response based on fludeoxyglucose F-18-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET)-2 as compared to baseline (FDG-PET-1), and will be reported with the corresponding Clopper-Pearson confidence intervals. Response rates will be compared between Arms 2A and 2B using Fisher's exact test.

    At 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Radiographic PFS (rPFS) (Cohort 1)

    From randomization until disease progression on computed tomography (CT) and/or bone scan, or death from any cause, assessed up to 36 months

  • Proportions of patients with metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) who achieve a serum PSA level < 0.4 ng/mL and < 0.01 ng/mL (Cohort 1)

    Up to 36 months

  • Proportion of patients with Skeletal Related Events (SRE) (Cohort 1)

    Up to 36 months

  • Incidence of adverse events (AEs) of metastasis directed radiation therapy (MDRT) (Cohort 1)

    Up to 36 months

  • Objective response rate (Cohort 2)

    Up to 36 months

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (6)

Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients undergo an FDG-PET scan after 6 months of SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy + ADT. Patients with PET-avid disease continue their SOC ADT and undergo MDRT to up to 5 disease sites in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients also undergo CT and bone scans throughout the trial.

Drug: Antiandrogen TherapyProcedure: Bone ScanProcedure: Computed TomographyDrug: Cytotoxic ChemotherapyProcedure: FDG-Positron Emission TomographyRadiation: Radiation Therapy

Arm 1B (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients undergo an FDG-PET scan after 6 months of SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy + ADT. Patients with PET-avid disease continue their SOC ADT on study. Patients also undergo CT and bone scans throughout the trial.

Drug: Antiandrogen TherapyProcedure: Bone ScanProcedure: Computed TomographyDrug: Cytotoxic ChemotherapyProcedure: FDG-Positron Emission Tomography

Arm 1C (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients undergo an FDG-PET scan after 6 months of SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy + ADT. Patients without PET-avid disease continue their SOC ADT on study. Patients also undergo CT and bone scans throughout the trial.

Drug: Antiandrogen TherapyProcedure: Bone ScanProcedure: Computed TomographyDrug: Cytotoxic ChemotherapyProcedure: FDG-Positron Emission Tomography

Arm 2A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC ADT)

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients undergo an FDG-PET scan after 6 months of SOC ADT. Patients with PET-avid disease continue their SOC ADT and undergo MDRT to up to 5 disease sites in the absence of unacceptable toxicity. Patients undergo an additional FDG-PET scan at 6 months. Patients also undergo CT and bone scans throughout the trial.

Drug: Antiandrogen TherapyProcedure: Bone ScanProcedure: Computed TomographyProcedure: FDG-Positron Emission TomographyRadiation: Radiation Therapy

Arm 2B (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients undergo an FDG-PET scan after 6 months of SOC ADT. Patients with PET-avid disease continue their SOC ADT on study and undergo an additional FDG-PET scan at 6 months. Patients also undergo CT and bone scans throughout the trial.

Drug: Antiandrogen TherapyProcedure: Bone ScanProcedure: Computed TomographyProcedure: FDG-Positron Emission Tomography

Arm 2C (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients undergo an FDG-PET scan after 6 months of SOC ADT. Patients without PET-avid disease continue their SOC ADT on study and undergo an additional FDG-PET scan at 6 months. Patients also undergo CT and bone scans throughout the trial.

Drug: Antiandrogen TherapyProcedure: Bone ScanProcedure: Computed TomographyProcedure: FDG-Positron Emission Tomography

Interventions

Bone ScanPROCEDURE

Undergo bone scan

Also known as: Bone Scintigraphy
Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1B (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1C (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 2A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC ADT)Arm 2B (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)Arm 2C (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)

Undergo CT

Also known as: CAT, CAT Scan, Computed Axial Tomography, Computerized Axial Tomography, Computerized axial tomography (procedure), Computerized Tomography, CT, CT Scan, tomography
Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1B (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1C (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 2A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC ADT)Arm 2B (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)Arm 2C (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)

Receive SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy

Also known as: Cytotoxic, Cytotoxic Therapy
Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1B (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1C (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)

Undergo FDG-PET

Also known as: FDG, FDG-PET, FDG-PET Imaging
Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1B (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1C (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 2A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC ADT)Arm 2B (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)Arm 2C (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)

Undergo MDRT

Also known as: Cancer Radiotherapy, Energy Type, ENERGY_TYPE, Irradiate, Irradiated, Irradiation, Radiation, Radiation Therapy, NOS, Radiotherapeutics, Radiotherapy, RT, Therapy, Radiation
Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 2A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC ADT)

Undergo SOC ADT

Also known as: ADT, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), Anti-androgen Therapy, Anti-androgen Treatment, Antiandrogen Treatment, Hormone Deprivation Therapy, Hormone-Deprivation Therapy
Arm 1A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1B (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 1C (FDG-PET, SOC cytotoxic chemotherapy & ADT)Arm 2A (FDG-PET, MDRT, SOC ADT)Arm 2B (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)Arm 2C (FDG-PET, SOC ADT)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients must have metastatic prostate cancer on conventional imaging (CT scan, MRI, and/or bone scan).
  • Note; Patients who had metastatic disease on conventional imaging prior to beginning ADT, but which has now resolved, are still eligible if they meet remaining eligibility criteria
  • Patients must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of informed consent.
  • Patients must exhibit an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-3.
  • Planned treatment requirements:
  • Cohort 1
  • Patients must have mHSPC and be planning therapy with cytotoxic therapy, with or without an androgen receptor (AR) pathway inhibitor (ARPI), to be eligible for Cohort 1. Patients may also enroll if they are currently receiving or have completed cytotoxic therapy, if they are within 26 weeks +/- 4 weeks (30 weeks) of starting cytotoxic therapy and 26 weeks +/- 26 weeks (one year) of starting ADT.
  • Note:
  • Typically cytotoxic therapy means docetaxel. Patients planning other cytotoxic therapy (e.g. cabazitaxel) should discuss this with the study principal investigator (PI).
  • If a patient registers as part of cohort 1 but ends up not receiving any cytotoxic therapy, the patient may be switched to cohort 2. This must be discussed with the study PI. If the patient received at least one cycle of cytotoxic therapy, they would remain in cohort 1.
  • Patients will continue their standard of care treatment while on study (plus MDRT if they are on Arm 1A). Change in standard of care therapy will be allowed for toxicity or for de-escalation, and the patient will remain on study. Change in therapy for progression is considered a progression event.
  • Cohort 2
  • Patients must have mHSPC and be planning therapy with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), with or without an ARPI, and not planning cytotoxic therapy, to be eligible for Cohort 2. Patients may also enroll if they are within 26 weeks +/- 4 weeks (30 weeks) of starting an AR pathway inhibitor and 26 weeks +/- 26 weeks (one year) of starting ADT.
  • Note:
  • If patients register as part of cohort 2 but end up receiving one or more cycles of cytotoxic therapy, they may be switched to cohort 1. This must be discussed with the study PI.
  • +11 more criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with prostate cancer that is castration resistant, which is defined as two consecutive rising PSA values despite testosterone level \< 50 ng/dL.
  • Patients who started androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) more than 26 weeks +/- 26 weeks (1 year) prior to enrollment.
  • Note: ADT is defined as luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist (e.g. leuprolide, goserelin) or antagonist (e.g. degarelix, relugolix) or surgical castration. Bicalutamide 50 mg daily does not count as ADT.
  • Note: Patients will not be excluded if they were previously on intermittent therapy, as long as the current "on" period started within one year of enrollment.
  • Patients who started intensification of therapy beyond ADT (e.g., AR pathway inhibitor, cytotoxic therapy) more than 26 weeks +/- 4 weeks (30 weeks) prior to registration.
  • Note: First generation antiandrogens (bicalutamide) are not considered intensification of therapy beyond ADT.
  • Subjects with a known allergy to contrast material and/or contraindication to FDG-PET
  • Note: Contrast allergies: Patients with a known allergy to imaging contrast agent(s) are eligible, provided prior reactions have not been severe, and the patient is willing and able to receive pre-medications and/or supportive care according to institutional standard practice (e.g., corticosteroids, antihistamines, etc.) to manage reactions adequately.
  • Patients who are enrolled in another therapeutic clinical trial that would preclude them from participating in this trial.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (6)

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

RECRUITING

Northwestern Medicine: Kishwaukee

DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States

RECRUITING

Northwestern Medicine: Delnor

Geneva, Illinois, 60134, United States

RECRUITING

Northwestern University Oak Brook IL453

Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523, United States

RECRUITING

Northwestern Medicine Orland Park

Orland Park, Illinois, 60462, United States

NOT YET RECRUITING

Northwestern Medicine: Warrenville

Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Prostatic Neoplasms

Interventions

Androgen AntagonistsCytotoxinsRadiotherapyRadiation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Neoplasms, MaleUrogenital NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsGenital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesProstatic DiseasesMale Urogenital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hormone AntagonistsHormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone AntagonistsPhysiological Effects of DrugsPharmacologic ActionsChemical Actions and UsesNoxaeToxic ActionsTherapeuticsPhysical Phenomena

Study Officials

  • David VanderWeele, MD, PhD

    Northwestern University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Coordinator

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 29, 2024

First Posted

February 6, 2024

Study Start

February 18, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 18, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 18, 2028

Last Updated

March 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

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