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A Study to Learn How Safe the Study Treatment Actinium-225-macropa-pelgifatamab (BAY3546828) is, How it Affects the Body, How it Moves Into, Through and Out of the Body, and About Its Anticancer Activity in Participants With Advanced Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

This study is investigating a new treatment called BAY3546828 for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and is no longer responding to standard hormone treatments (castration-resistant). This type of cancer is considered advanced and current treatments may not be enough. The main goals are to find a safe and effective dose of BAY3546828, understand how it moves through and out of the body, and assess its ability to stop cancer growth. The treatment works by targeting a specific protein on cancer cells and delivering a very short-range radioactive effect to kill them. This is the first time this treatment is being given to people, so safety is a key focus.

At a glance

Status
Active not recruiting
Phase
PHASE1
Sponsor
Bayer
Enrolment target
232
Start
20 Sep 2023
Estimated completion
10 Aug 2031

What is this study about?

Researchers are looking for better ways to help men who have a type of prostate cancer that is advanced, has spread to other parts of the body, and is no longer responding to standard hormone treatments. Even with new therapies, this type of cancer often comes back and gets worse. This study focuses on a new treatment called BAY3546828 (also known as 225Ac-pelgi).

BAY3546828 is designed to work like a 'smart bomb'. It attaches to a specific protein found on the surface of prostate cancer cells, called PSMA. Once attached, it releases a type of radioactivity that travels only a very short distance, specifically targeting and killing the nearby cancer cells, while hopefully sparing healthy tissues. This study aims to understand how safe different doses of this new treatment are, how well people tolerate it, and if it can reduce or stop the growth of prostate cancer.

This is a 'first-in-human' study, meaning it's the first time this treatment is being given to people. The study has two main parts: first, a small group will receive increasing doses to find the safest and most effective dose. Then, a larger group will receive that chosen dose. Researchers will closely monitor for any side effects and see how the cancer responds by using scans and blood tests, including checking levels of a protein called PSA, which can indicate prostate cancer activity.

Key takeaways

  • This study evaluates a new treatment (BAY3546828) for advanced, hormone-resistant prostate cancer.
  • It's a Phase 1 study, focusing on safety, side effects, and finding the best dose.
  • The treatment targets cancer cells with a specific protein (PSMA) and delivers a localised radiation dose.
  • Participation involves regular clinic visits for treatments, tests, and long-term follow-up over several years.
  • You will know you are receiving the active treatment, not a placebo.
  • It's important to understand the commitment and potential risks before deciding to take part.

Who may be eligible?

To be considered for this study, you must be a man with prostate cancer that has spread (metastatic) and is no longer responding to hormone therapy (castration-resistant). Your doctors must have confirmed that your cancer is a specific type called adenocarcinoma.

You must have already tried at least one 'novel androgen axis drug' (a type of hormone therapy like enzalutamide or abiraterone). You also need to have had an operation to remove your testicles or be receiving ongoing hormone treatment, with your testosterone levels kept low. Depending on which part of the study you might join, you may also need to have received previous chemotherapy with taxane drugs, or have been advised against them by your doctor. For one specific group, you would need to have had a previous treatment called 177Lu-PSMA therapy.

Quick self-check
  • Are you a man diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread?
  • Is your prostate cancer no longer responding to hormone therapy?
  • Have you already tried certain types of hormone treatments?
  • Have you had an operation to remove your testicles or are you on ongoing hormone therapy?
  • Have you discussed your previous chemotherapy treatments (taxanes) with your doctor for this study?
  • For one specific group, have you previously received 177Lu-PSMA therapy and tolerated it well?

This is a guide only — the research team will confirm whether you can take part.

What does participation involve?

If you join this study, it could last for nearly six years in total. It starts with a screening phase, lasting up to 30 days, to make sure the study is right for you. During this time, you'll have two visits for tests. If you're eligible, you'll then receive the study treatment, BAY3546828, as an infusion into your vein once every six weeks for up to four cycles, provided it's helping you.

During your first treatment cycle, you'll have eight visits, and seven visits during any following cycles. Around 6 to 12 weeks after your last dose, you'll have a follow-up visit. For the first year after treatment, you'll have visits every six weeks, and for the next four years, you'll either have clinic visits or phone calls approximately every 12 weeks. Throughout the study, the medical team will carry out physical exams, check your blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, take blood and urine samples, and monitor your heart health with ECGs and echocardiograms. They'll also take tumour samples, use imaging scans like PET, CT, MRI, and bone scans to check your cancer, and track BAY3546828 in your body. You'll also be asked about how you're feeling and how the disease affects your daily life.

Potential risks and benefits

Participating in research always carries potential benefits and risks. You might benefit from a new treatment that isn't yet widely available, and your participation will help advance medical knowledge for others. However, as this is a first-in-human study, the risks and side effects of BAY3546828 are not fully known. You might experience side effects, some of which could be serious. The medical team will closely monitor you for any problems. It's important to remember that joining this study is completely voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your future medical care.

Locations (28)

  • City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center
    Duarte, United States
  • M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic - Clinics and Surgery Center
    Minneapolis, United States
  • XCancer Omaha
    Omaha, United States
  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Texas Medical Center
    Houston, United States
  • Utah Cancer Specialists Cancer Center - Medical Oncology
    Salt Lake City, United States
  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM) | Oncology
    Montreal, Canada
  • Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre | McConnell Centre for Innovative Medicine
    Montreal, Canada
  • Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS) | Oncology
    Sherbrooke, Canada
  • Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopion yliopistollinen sairaala (KYS) - Syövänhoitokeskus
    Kuopio, Finland
  • Tampere University Hospital, Tampereen yliopistollinen sairaala (TAYS) - Syöpäkeskus
    Tampere, Finland
  • CRST Oy - Clinical Research Services Turku
    Turku, Finland
  • HUS-Yhtymä, Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala (HUS) - Syöpäkeskus
    Helsinki, Finland

+16 more sites — see the official record for the full list.

Common questions

What is 'metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer'?

This means your prostate cancer has spread to other parts of your body, and it's no longer responding to treatments designed to lower your testosterone levels.

What is BAY3546828 and how does it work?

It's a new experimental treatment. It aims to deliver a small dose of radiation directly to your cancer cells by attaching to a specific protein on their surface, hopefully killing them.

What does 'Phase 1' mean for a clinical trial?

Phase 1 studies are the first time a new treatment is given to people. The main goals are to find a safe dose, check for side effects, and see how the treatment acts in the body.

How long will I need to be involved in the study?

If you participate, your involvement could last for nearly six years, including screening, treatment (up to a year), and long-term follow-up.

Will I know if I'm getting the active treatment?

Yes, in this study, both you and the study team will know that you are receiving the active study treatment, BAY3546828.

How to find out more

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.

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