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NCT Number: NCT04886986

Phase I Study of 225Ac-J591 Plus 177Lu-PSMA Small Molecule for Progressive Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

This is a phase I dose-escalation study of 225Ac-J591 administered together with 177Lu-PSMA small molecule. Both drugs are designed to deliver radiation to prostate cancer cells; they are known as radionuclide conjugates (radiation linked to antibodies/molecules that recognize prostate cancer cells). This phase of the study (phase I) will determine the highest dose of the study intervention that can be safely given.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - New York Presbyterian, Brooklyn, New York, United States

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About this study

This clinical trial is for men with progressive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The two primary objectives of this trial are to determine the highest dose of 225Ac-J591 and 177Lu-PSMA-small molecule that can be administered together (also known as maximum tolerated dose) with the recommended phase II dose and to determine the effectiveness of the drug combination. The two drugs will be co-administered every 8 weeks, for 2 cycles.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of prostate
  • Documented progressive metastatic CRPC based on Prostate Cancer Working Group 3 (PCWG3) criteria, which includes at least one of the following criteria: PSA progression, Objective radiographic progression in soft tissue, New bone lesions
  • ECOG performance status of 0-2
  • Have serum testosterone < 50 ng/dL. Subjects must continue primary androgen deprivation with an LHRH/GnRH analogue (agonist/antagonist) if they have not undergone bilateral orchiectomy
  • Have previously been treated with at least one of the following: Androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (such as enzalutamide), CYP 17 inhibitor (such as abiraterone acetate)
  • Have previously received taxane chemotherapy, been determined to be ineligible for taxane chemotherapy by their physician or refused taxane chemotherapy
  • Age > 18 years
  • Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: Absolute neutrophil count: >2,000 cells/mm3, Hemoglobin: ≥9 g/dL, Platelet count: >150,000 x 109/uL, Serum creatinine: <1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 by Cockcroft-Gault, Serum total bilirubin: <1.5 x ULN (unless due to Gilbert's syndrome in which case direct bilirubin must be normal), Serum AST and ALT: <1.5 x ULN in the absence of liver metastases; <3 x ULN if due to liver metastases (in both circumstances bilirubin must meet entry criteria)
  • Ability to understand, and the willingness to sign, a written informed consent document

Exclusion criteria

  • Implantation of investigational medical device ≤4 weeks of Treatment visit #1 (Day 1) or current enrollment in oncologic investigational drug or device study
  • Use of investigational drugs ≤4 weeks or <5 half-lives of Treatment visit # 1(Day 1) or current enrollment in investigational oncology drug or device study
  • Prior systemic beta-emitting bone-seeking radioisotopes. Prior radium-223 is allowed provided at least 90 days have lapsed since last dose
  • For the prior PSMA-TRT-naive cohort, prior PSMA-targeted radionuclide therapy is not allowed (prior PSMA-targeted isotopes used for imaging/diagnostic purposes are allowed, as is prior PSMA-targeted therapy that does not involve therapeutic radionuclides); For the 177Lu-PSMA small molecule exposed cohort, no dose limiting toxicity may have been observed during/after therapy with prior treatment and all other entry criteria must be met
  • Known active brain or leptomeningeal metastases
  • History of deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolus within 1 month of Treatment visit #1
  • Other serious illness(es) involving the cardiac, respiratory, CNS, renal, hepatic or hematological organ systems which might preclude completion of this study or interfere with determination of causality of any adverse effects experienced in this study
  • Radiation therapy for treatment of PC ≤4 weeks of Treatment visit #1
  • Patients on stable dose of bisphosphonates or denosumab, which have been started no less than 4 weeks prior to treatment start, may continue on this medication, however patients are not allowed to initiate bisphosphonate/Denosumab therapy during the DLT-assessment period of the study
  • Having partners of childbearing potential and not willing to use a method of birth control deemed acceptable by the principle investigator and chairperson during the study and for at least 140 days after last study drug administration
  • Currently active other malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer. Patients are considered not to have "currently active" malignancy if they have completed any necessary therapy and are considered by their physician to be at less than 30% risk of relapse
  • Known history of myelodysplastic syndrome
  • Bone scan with confluent lesions and lack of urinary tracer consistent with a "superscan" as determined by the investigator
  • Prior exposure to PARP inhibitor > 2 weeks

Treatment and study plan

225Ac-J591

Drug

30 - 40 KBq/kg (dose-escalation) every 8 weeks, for up to 2 cycles. Administered together with 177Lu-PSMA-617. Intravenous administration.

177Lu-PSMA-617

Drug

6.8 - 7.4 GBq received every 8 weeks, for up to 2 cycles. Administered together with 225Ac-J591. Intravenous administration.

68Ga-PSMA-11

Drug

[185 ±74 MBq or 5 ±2 mCi] intravenous during screening, 12 weeks, 24 weeks. Imaging agent for PSMA PET/CT.

Other names: 68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC

177Lu-PSMA-I&T

Drug

6.8 GBq received every 8 weeks, up to 2 cycles. Administered together with 225Ac-J591. Intravenous administration.

Primary outcomes

  1. Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) of 225Ac-J591 and 177Lu-PSMA small molecule

    Time frame: From Cycle 1 Day 1 up to 12 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1 (each cycle is 8 weeks).

    DLTs will be measured by utilizing the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.

  2. Cumulative maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or recommended phase II dose 225Ac-J591 and 177Lu-PSMA small molecule

    Time frame: From Cycle 1 Day 1 up to 12 weeks after Cycle 1 Day 1 (each cycle is 8 weeks).

    The dose that produces an "acceptable" level of toxicity or that, if exceeded, would put subjects at "unacceptable" risk for toxicity. Definition of the MTD usually relies on the sample, as MTD is defined as the dose level at which no more than one patient out of six experienced dose-limiting toxicity (DLT).

  3. Proportion of PSMA+ subjects (by imaging criteria) with >50% PSA decline following treatment with the combination of 225Ac-J591 and 177Lu-PSMA small molecule

    Time frame: From Cycle 1 Visit 1 up to end of study, approximately 3 years (each cycle is 8 weeks).

    Proportion of patients achieving 50% or greater PSA decline (relative to baseline/pre-treatment PSA). Response may occur at any time following treatment initiation and prior to going off study or initiation of new therapy.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in biochemical progression-free survival

    Time frame: From Cycle 1 Visit 1 up to end of study, approximately 3 years (each cycle is 8 weeks).

    PSA progression will be defined as a rise of > 25% above either the pretreatment level or the nadir PSA level (whichever is lowest). PSA must increase by > 2 ng/ml to be considered progression.

  2. Change in circulating tumor cells (CTC) count

    Time frame: Samples will be collected at screening, week 12, week 24.

    CTCs will be analyzed through blood specimen collection via CellSearch methodology lab testing

  3. Number of participants with radiographic response

    Time frame: Patients will undergo imaging at screening, week 12, and week 24.

    Response evaluation criteria in solid tumors RECIST (Version 1.1) criteria with prostate cancer working group 3 (PCWG3) modifications will be used.

  4. Number of participants with adverse events

    Time frame: From Cycle 1 Visit 1 up to end of study, approximately 3 years (each cycle is 8 weeks).

    National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0 is used to grade all adverse events

  5. Overall survival following treatment with 225Ac-J591 and 177Lu-PSMA small molecule

    Time frame: From Cycle 1 Visit 1 up to end of study, approximately 3 years (each cycle is 8 weeks).

    Overall survival will be captured through in-clinic or telephone contact with subjects

  6. Change in disease assessment with 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT prior to and following investigational treatment

    Time frame: Patients will undergo imaging at screening, week 12, and week 24.

    68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT will be utilized as part of the radiographic assessment.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

GUONC Research Team

CONTACT

[email protected]

212-746-1480

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2029
First posted
May 14, 2021
Registry last updated
Jun 11, 2026

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