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NCT Number: NCT07038304

The Impact of Metastatic Directed Radiotherapy (MDRT) on Oligoprogressive Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)

In patients with metastatic prostate cancer (PCa) who receive androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the sensitivity to castration will eventually disappear due to the selection of castration-refractory clones. This will lead to the stage of metastatic castration-refractory prostate can-cer (mCRPC), which is incurable and results in a median overall survival of 2-3 years.

Treatment options for patients with mCRPC include several systemic agents, such as andro-gen receptor-targeted agents (ARTA), chemotherapy (docetaxel, cabazitaxel) and bone-targeting agents (radium- 223). Clinical progression and, to a lesser extent, biochemical pro-gression traditionally imply a switch to the next line systemic treatment (NEST). Within patients with mCRPC, there is a subgroup showing oligo-progression, defined as the progression of up to 3 lesions, including both metastatic and/or local relapse. Oligoprogression reflects a heterogeneous treatment response, which, in turn, reflects the heterogeneity of the clonogenic cells that give rise to mCRPC. Retrospective studies suggest that metastasis-directed radiotherapy (MDRT) to these oligoprogressive lesions delayed the need for NEST. Recently, promising results were published on the use of MDRT in the oligopro-gressive mCRPC (omCRPC) setting, with a NEST-free survival (NEST-FS) of 21 months in well selected patients. Currently, in The Netherlands, patients with omCRPC are frequently referred and treated with MDRT, but a clear treatment protocol and inclusion/selection criteria are missing. Moreover, the exact benefit of MDRT in patients with omCRPC remains unclear, as prospective evi-dence for MDRT in omCRPC is lacking.

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About this study

The primary aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that the addition of MDRT to standard of care (ADT or ADT + chemotherapy or ARTA) in well-selected PCa patients with oligometastatic progressive disease, defined on PSMA PET, prolongs the radiological progression-free survival (rPFS) and postpones the start of next line systemic therapy (NEST). Patients included in this study already have an indication to start NEST, and any delay introduced by adding MDRT will result in a net benefit for the patients.

Primary objectives include: Postponement of the start of next line systemic treatment (NEST), and enhancement of the radiological progression-free survival (rPFS) In this single arm multicenter prospective phase II trial, we aim to include 35 patients with omCRPC (1-3 metastases and/or local recurrence) who will be treated with MDRT to the visible progressive lesions (up to max of 3). Progression is based on PSMA PET.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
  • mCRPC setting, with testosterone level < 50 ng/dl or 1.7 nmol/l.
  • Oligoprogressive disease diagnosed on PSMAscan; defined as the progression of pre-existing metastatic disease, and/or the appearance of new metastases and/or the appearance of a local relapse with a maximum of 3 lesions in total.
  • Patients currently treated with ADT, whether combined with another systemic treatment such as ARTA, chemotherapy.
  • For patients treated with chemotherapy, the course should be completed or stopped before start MORT - In case of treatment with ARTA, a minimal of 3 months response (PSA or clinical response).
  • WHO performance status 0-2.
  • Age > = 18 years old.
  • Patiënt should be presented at the multidisciplinary tumor board of the local hospital in which the therapy will be given.
  • Before patiënt registration, written informed consent must be given according to ICH/GCO and national/local regulations.

Exclusion criteria

  • Serum testosterone level > 50 ng/ml or > 1.7 nmol/l.
  • Presence of more than 3 progressive/new metastatic lesions and/or local recurrence (which counts for 1 lesion).
  • Active malignancy other than prostate cancer that can potentially interfere with the interpretation of the trial, except non-melanoma skin cancer or non-invasive urothelial cell carcinoma.
  • Local recurrence in the prostate after previous radiotherapy
  • Previous treatments (RT, surgery) or comorbidities making new treatment with MDRT impossible.
  • Disorder precluding understanding of trial Information or informed consent or signing informed consent.
  • Evidence of PSMA-negative disease.

Treatment and study plan

Metastasis directed radiotherapy

Radiation

According to guidelines, in the case of oligoprogression next line systemic treatment is recommended. This study investigates the potential delay of NEST and rPFS by MDRT.

Primary outcomes

  1. NEST-FS

    Time frame: 6, 12-and 24-months

    Next line systemic treatment free survival

  2. rPFS

    Time frame: 6, 12-and 24-months

    radiologic progression free survival

Secondary outcomes

  1. Quality of Life (QoL)

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months

    Evaluated using the EORTC QLQ-C30 for health related QoL.

  2. Biochemical progression

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented biochmical progression, assessed up to 36 months

    after an initial decline in PSA: the time from start of therapy to first PSA increase that is ≥25% and ≥ 2 ng/ml above the nadir, and which is confirmed by a second value ≥3 weeks later.

  3. Overall survival (OS)

    Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 36 months

    Overall survival

  4. Quality of life (QoL)

    Time frame: baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months

    EORTC PR-25 for prostate symptom specific QoL.

  5. Acute grade ≥ 2 gastrointestinal toxicity

    Time frame: Up to 3 months after completion of the RT

    As assessed using physician-reported score: Common Terminology Criteria for adverse events version 5.0 (CTCAE-5) toxicity score with a scale of 1 - 4.

  6. Acute grade ≥ 2 gastrointestinal toxicity

    Time frame: Up to 3 months after completion of the RT

    Using patient-reported questionnaires (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) / European platform of cancer research (EORTC) toxicity questionnaires with grade 1 to 4).

  7. Acute grade ≥ 2 genitourinary toxicities

    Time frame: Up to 3 months after completion of the RT

    As assessed using physician-reported score using questionnaires (CTCAE 5.0 toxicity score).

  8. Acute grade ≥ 2 genitourinary toxicities

    Time frame: Up to 3 months after completion of the RT

    Using patient-reported questionnaires (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) / European platform of cancer research (EORTC) toxicity questionnaires with grade 1 to 4).

  9. Late grade ≥ 2 genitourinary toxicities

    Time frame: Up to 2 years after completion of the RT

    Using patient-reported questionnaires (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) / European platform of cancer research (EORTC) toxicity questionnaires with grade 1 to 4).

  10. Late grade ≥ 2 genitourinary toxicity

    Time frame: Up to 2 years after completion of the RT

    Using physician-reported score (CTCAE 5.0 toxicity score).

  11. Late grade ≥ 2 gastrointestinal toxicity

    Time frame: Up to 2 years after completion of the RT

    As assessed using physician-reported score (CTCAE 5.0 toxicity score).

  12. Late grade ≥ 2 gastrointestinal toxicity

    Time frame: Up to 2 years after completion of the RT

    Using patient-reported questionnaires (Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) / European platform of cancer research (EORTC) toxicity questionnaires with grade 1 to 4).

Study contacts

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

Shafak Aluwini

CONTACT

[email protected]

+31625649975

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Medical Center Groningen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Oligometastatic Directed Radiotherapy for Patients With Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Acronym: OLYMPIAN

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2028
Study completion
2029
First posted
Jun 26, 2025
Registry last updated
Jun 26, 2025

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