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Open-label clinical phase 1/2 study to assess the safety and efficacy of the SpectraCure P18 System and verteporfin for injection for the treatment of primary localized prostate cancer
EU CTIS ID: 2024-519658-35-00
What this study is testing
To demonstrate that the use of the SpectraCure P18 System and verteporfin for injection is a safe treatment for patients with organ-confined prostate cancer diagnosed within the last 9 months Patients will be subject to a dose escalation to determine the safe maximum light threshold dose starting at 20 J/cm2.
- Phase I and Phase II (Integrated)- Other
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Who can take part
You may be able to join if
- Subjects ≥ 18 years.
- Sufficient bone marrow reserve as indicated by; granulocyte count ≥ 1500/mm3, platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3.
- Adequate renal function as defined by creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg /dl
- Adequate hepatic function, based on a total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dl, serum glutamate-oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) ≤ 3 times the upper limit of normal, and alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 3 times the upper limit of normal.
- Only persons who use an effective method of contraception (condom is recommended) or whose sexual partner is de facto unable to conceive a child for other reasons are included.
- Signed Informed Consent.
You likely can't join if
- Evidence of locally advanced, regional pelvic lymph node metastasis, or metastatic disease.
- Use of Alpha-reductase inhibitors (ARIs) within 90 days of enrolment.
- Any serious active or co-morbid medical conditions, laboratory abnormality, psychiatric illness, active or uncontrolled infections, or serious illnesses or medical conditions that would prevent the patient from participating or to be managed according to the protocol (according to investigator's decision).
- Mental incapacity or psychiatric illness that would interfere with the subject’s ability to understand and give informed consent or to complete follow-up visits according to the judgement of the investigator.
- Contraindication for photosensitizer including: a. Porphyria or other diseases exacerbated by light. b. Known hypersensitivity to verteporfin for injection (VFI) or to any of the excipients. c. Known allergies to porphyrins.
- On-going therapy with a photosensitizing agent.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
- Subjects ≥ 18 years.
- Sufficient bone marrow reserve as indicated by; granulocyte count ≥ 1500/mm3, platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3.
- Adequate renal function as defined by creatinine ≤ 1.5 mg /dl
- Adequate hepatic function, based on a total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 mg/dl, serum glutamate-oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) ≤ 3 times the upper limit of normal, and alanine transaminase (ALT) ≤ 3 times the upper limit of normal.
- Only persons who use an effective method of contraception (condom is recommended) or whose sexual partner is de facto unable to conceive a child for other reasons are included.
- Signed Informed Consent.
- Histologically confirmed organ-confined prostate cancer diagnosed within the last 9 months. Including subjects on active surveillance with evidence of disease progression and a prostate biopsy not older than 9 months. a. This prostate biopsy should be targeted and systematic (transperineal or transrectal are both acceptable) and include both systematic sampling with a minimum of 8 cores (4 right, 4 left) as well as MRI fusion targeted cores. The minimum number of targeted cores is two (2) but more may be included at the discretion of the surgeon.
- Gleason Score 7 (3+4 or 4+3).
- PSA ≤ 15 ng/mL.
- Lesion volume on mpMRI < 1.5 cm3.
- Adequate stage imaging such as pelvic CT/MRI/PET scan within the last 6 months confirming localized cancer. • Bone scan is optional if PSA < 10 ng/mL.
- Treatment target volume <50 cm3 defined by TRUS or MRI.
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 or 1.
- Expected survival ≥ 36 months.
What rules you out
- Evidence of locally advanced, regional pelvic lymph node metastasis, or metastatic disease.
- Use of Alpha-reductase inhibitors (ARIs) within 90 days of enrolment.
- Any serious active or co-morbid medical conditions, laboratory abnormality, psychiatric illness, active or uncontrolled infections, or serious illnesses or medical conditions that would prevent the patient from participating or to be managed according to the protocol (according to investigator's decision).
- Mental incapacity or psychiatric illness that would interfere with the subject’s ability to understand and give informed consent or to complete follow-up visits according to the judgement of the investigator.
- Contraindication for photosensitizer including: a. Porphyria or other diseases exacerbated by light. b. Known hypersensitivity to verteporfin for injection (VFI) or to any of the excipients. c. Known allergies to porphyrins.
- On-going therapy with a photosensitizing agent.
- Enrolment in another therapeutic clinical study within 3 month prior to enrolment and throughout the study.
- Contraindication for MRI/Gadolinium contrast such as: implants, hip prosthesis, severe renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate [GFR] <30 mL/min/1.73m2), or previous contrast reactions.
- Has known hypersensitivity to pancuronium bromide, atricurium or cisatricurium
- Any suspicious for, probable, or definite extracapsular extension on pretreatment MRI
- Contralateral PIRADS 4/5 lesion (even if negative targeted biopsy)
- High volume GG1 disease in the contralateral prostate, outside of the ablation zone. High volume is defined as >1 core of GG1 with a linear amount of carcinoma >6mm.
- Prior radical surgery for carcinoma of the prostate, prior pelvic radiation, prior TURP, prior cryosurgery of the prostate.
- Prior treatment with any form of brachytherapy.
- Previous androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) or chemotherapy for prostate cancer.
- Prior or current bleeding diathesis.
- Tumors known to be eroding into a major blood vessel in or adjacent to the illumination site.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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