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Clinical Trials/NCT01543776
NCT01543776
Completed
Phase 2

A Prospective Randomized Pilot Study Evaluating the Food Effect on the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Abiraterone Acetate in Men With Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer

University of Chicago6 sites in 2 countries72 target enrollmentJanuary 2012

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
abiraterone acetate
Conditions
Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Sponsor
University of Chicago
Enrollment
72
Locations
6
Primary Endpoint
Change in PSA Level
Status
Completed
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This randomized phase II trial studies the best way to give abiraterone acetate in treating patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. Abiraterone acetate is effective in treating castrate resistant prostate cancer and is taken in the fasting state. However, the body's absorption of abiraterone is increased with food intake. This study will test the whether a lower dose of abiraterone taken with food has a similar effect on prostate specific antigen (PSA) compared to full dose taken fasting.

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. To compare the pharmacodynamic effect of reduced dose (250mg daily) abiraterone acetate in the prandial state (250mg-Fed) to the full, standard 1000mg daily dose in the fasting state (1000mg-Fasting) as assessed by change in serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA). SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the effect of prandial states on plasma levels and the intra-patient pharmacokinetic variability of abiraterone acetate. II. To evaluate the safety profile of reduced dose abiraterone acetate taken in the prandial state. III. To evaluate the pharmacodynamic effect of reduced dose abiraterone acetate in the prandial state as assessed by reduction in the extra-gonadal androgen dihydroepiadrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) and dihydroepiandrostenedione (DHEA). IV. To evaluate the effect of prandial state on time to disease progression (Working group criteria). OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to one of two treatment arms. ARM I: Patients receive abiraterone acetate orally (PO) daily first thing in morning after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours. ARM II: Patients receive abiraterone acetate PO daily within 30 minutes of a conventional low-fat breakfast. In both arms, courses repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Both arms will also be treated with prednisone 5mg twice daily. After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up within 30 days.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
January 2012
End Date
December 2017
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
Male

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Histologically or cytologically confirmed prostate cancer with progressive disease defined as either:
  • 2 or more new lesions on bone scan or
  • Progressive disease on computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) according to Response Evaluation Criteria In Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 criteria or
  • Rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA): PSA evidence for progressive prostate cancer consists of a minimum PSA level of at least 2 ng/ml, which has subsequently risen on at least 2 successive occasions, at least 2 weeks apart
  • Evidence of castration resistance defined as disease progression despite a testosterone level \< 50 ng/dL (or surgical castration)
  • Any prior therapy for castrate disease is acceptable except prior abiraterone, which is excluded; a minimum washout of 28 days for any other anticancer therapy prior to first dose of study drug is required
  • Any other radiotherapy or radionuclide require 28-day washout prior to first dose of study drug
  • Denosumab or zoledronic acid are allowed
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1
  • Total bilirubin =\< 1.5 x the upper limit of normal

Exclusion Criteria

  • Therapy with other hormonal therapy, including any dose of megestrol acetate (Megace), finasteride (Proscar), dutasteride (Avodart), or any herbal product known to decrease PSA levels (e.g., saw palmetto and PC-SPES), or any systemic corticosteroid (other than prednisone =\< 10 mg/day) within 4 weeks prior to first dose of study drug
  • Therapy with supplements or complementary medicines/botanicals within 4 weeks of first dose of study drug is excluded with the following exceptions:
  • Conventional multivitamin supplements
  • Soy supplements
  • Inability to swallow capsules or known gastrointestinal malabsorption
  • History of other malignancies, with the exception of adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or adequately treated superficial bladder cancer or other solid tumors curatively treated with no evidence of disease for \>= 5 years from enrollment
  • Blood pressure that is not controlled despite \> 2 oral agents (systolic blood pressure \[SBP\] \> 160 and diastolic blood pressure \[DBP\] \> 90 documented during the screening period with no subsequent blood pressure readings \< 160/100)
  • Serum potassium (K)+ \< 3.5 mmoL/L on more than one reading within the screening period
  • Serious intercurrent infections or non-malignant medical illnesses that are uncontrolled
  • Active psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with protocol requirements

Arms & Interventions

Arm I (fasting)

Patients receive abiraterone acetate PO daily first thing in morning after an overnight fast of at least 8 hours.

Intervention: abiraterone acetate

Arm II (fed)

Patients receive abiraterone acetate PO daily within 30 minutes of a conventional low-fat breakfast.

Intervention: abiraterone acetate

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in PSA Level

Time Frame: From baseline to 12 weeks

Data were analyzed on a log scale: log(week 12) - log(baseline) = log ratio. Smaller (more negative) values indicate a better outcome.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Adrenal Androgen Production (DHEA-S)(Cycle 4 (4 months))
  • Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)(Assessed up to 1 year)
  • Peak Plasma Concentration of Abiraterone(Up to 4 months)
  • Progression-free Survival (PFS)(Assessed up to 3 years)

Study Sites (6)

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