Capivasertib and Hormone Therapy for High-Risk Prostate Cancer

A Single-Arm Phase II Study of Neoadjuvant Intensified Androgen Deprivation (Leuprolide and Abiraterone Acetate) in Combination With AKT Inhibition (Capivasertib) for High-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer With PTEN Loss

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
High-Risk Prostate Cancer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Male
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
30 (estimated)
Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development · Federal
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with high-risk localized prostate cancer to test a combination of new drugs before surgery. Participants will take capivasertib along with hormone therapy to see if it helps shrink the cancer before they have surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with high-risk localized prostate cancer.
  • I have a Gleason score greater than 7 or a PSA level greater than 20 ng/ml.
  • I have confirmed non-metastatic prostate cancer.
  • I am scheduled to have prostate surgery with lymph node removal.
  • I understand the study and have signed the consent form.
  • I weigh at least 45 kg and have a BMI of at least 18.5.
  • I can take oral medication.
  • I have not taken any prostate cancer treatments recently.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have uncontrolled medical conditions such as severe heart or lung disease.
  • I have an active infection or a recovery from an AIDS-defining infection.
  • I have active hepatitis or tuberculosis.
  • I am HIV positive with a low CD4+ count.
  • I have had prior treatments for prostate cancer.
  • I have a history of drug or alcohol abuse in the last 6 months.
  • I have another cancer besides non-invasive skin cancer.
  • I have had major complications from a treatment that could interfere with this study.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to learn about how an investigational drug intervention completed before doing prostate surgery (specifically, radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection) may help in treatment of high risk localized prostate cancers that are most resistant to standard treatments. This is a phase II research study. For this study, capivasertib, the study drug, will be taken with …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Informed Consent: provision of signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form (ICF) and in this protocol. 2. Members of all races and ethnic groups will be included. 3. Participants must have histo…
Contacts

Ryan P Kopp, MD

(503) 220-8262

ryan.kopp@va.gov

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