Active — Not RecruitingPhase 2

Study of Neoadjuvant PARP Inhibition Followed by Radical Prostatectomy in Patients With Unfavorable Intermediate-Risk or High-Risk Prostate Cancer With Select HRR Gene Alterations

United States32 participantsStarted 2023-02-01

Plain-language summary

Phase 2 open-label, single-arm clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant olaparib + LHRH agonist administered for 6 months prior to radical prostatectomy (RP) in men with unfavorable intermediate-risk or high-risk localized prostate cancer. All patients must have confirmed germline or somatic select HRR alterations. Germline and somatic mutation testing will be performed as part of commercially available CLIA assays and will be validated on a uniform platform centrally all patients retrospectively. Eligible patients will receive treatment with olaparib + LHRH agonist. Following 6 months of therapy, patients will undergo RP with mandatory lymph node dissection. The lymph node dissection template will be at the discretion of the treating urologist. RP specimens will undergo pathology blinded independent central review. Following RP, patients will be followed for testosterone recovery and PSA progression.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Subject must meet all of the following applicable inclusion criteria to participate in this study: * Written informed consent and HIPAA authorization for release of personal health information prior to registration. * Age ≥ 18 years at the time of consent. * T stage 1-3 prostatic adenocarcinoma per AJCC staging manual Ed8. * Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without histological variants comprising \>50% of the sample. Patients with intraductal carcinoma are eligible. * Must have 3 core biopsies involved with cancer (a minimum of 6 core biopsies must be obtained). Prostate biopsy must be within 7 months from registration. Less than 3 core biopsies are allowed if the patient has \>1 cm or T3 disease on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). * Localized unfavorable intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer patients. Patients must have at least one of the following features: * Gleason ≥ 4+3 (grade group 3, 4, 5) OR * PSA \> 20 ng/dL OR * T3 disease NOTE: Patients with intraductal carcinoma are eligible independent of Gleason score, PSA and T stage. * Must have evidence of germline or somatic BRCA1/2, PALB2, RAD51B, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAD54L2, BARD1, FANCA, BRIP1, CHEK2, ATM, and CDK12 gene alteration via standard of care CLIA based assay detection. Testing will be confirmed centrally but results of central testing not required for enrollment. * No evidence of metastatic disease as determined by radionuclide bone scan and CT/MRI. Lymph n…

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?

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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

Pathological Complete Response (pCR) rate

Timeframe: 4 years

Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) rate

Timeframe: 4 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05498272

SponsorRana McKay, MD

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08

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