CompletedPhase 2

ZK-Epo Given With Prednisone in Patients With Metastatic Androgen-independent Prostate Cancer

United States, Argentina53 participantsStarted 2006-08-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether treatment with a new drug called ZK-Epothilone (ZK-Epo) given with prednisone in patients with androgen-independent prostate cancer, who have not had previous chemotherapy, is safe and helps to decrease PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) levels.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Must have evidence of confirmed metastatic prostate cancer * Serum testosterone must be less than 50 ng/mL * Disease must be progressing despite anti-androgen therapy * PSA level must be elevated * Additional criteria determined at screening visit Exclusion Criteria: * Any previous cytotoxic chemotherapy for prostate cancer * Use of any investigational drug in the last 4 weeks * Symptomatic brain tumors requiring radiation to the brain * Active infection * Additional criteria determined at screening visit

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

PSA Response to treatment with ZK-Epo plus prednisone after 6 cycles

Timeframe: at least 28 days post day 21 of last cycle of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00350051

SponsorBayer

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2008-09-24

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