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New treatment option for Prostate Cancer
Official title CV CARE: CardioVascular Care in PC Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06202820
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research is being done to test a program to assess and manage reversible cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in participants with prostate cancer starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), with the goal of integrating a standardized method into Dana-Farber Cancer Institute clinics for all such participants. The name of the intervention used in this research study is: CV Care (cardiovascular risk assessment and management program)
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Participants must have a histologic diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Participants with any stage of prostate cancer are eligible, as long as...
- Participants must have been prescribed a plan for treatment with at least 24 weeks of ADT, and can have received up to 12 weeks of ADT therapy.
- Participants must be willing to participate in two CV CARE visits at weeks 12 and 24 after ADT initiation.
- Participants must be willing to have their follow up visits for ADT management at DFCI Longwood site.
- Participants must be willing to undergo lab and blood pressure assessments, which can include local labs and home blood pressure checks if they wish...
You likely can't join if
- History of major adverse cardiac event, including myocardial infarction, new congestive heart failure (CHF) or CHF exacerbation, or stroke, within...
- Participants who have already been on ADT therapy for more than 12 weeks are ineligible due to their treatment cycle being incompatible with the...
- Participants receiving combination treatment with ADT and chemotherapy (docetaxel, cabazitaxel, carboplatin), radioligand therapy (radium-223...
- Participants actively included in therapeutic clinical trials are not eligible due to their greater time constraints.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants must have a histologic diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Participants with any stage of prostate cancer are eligible, as long as treatment with at least 24 weeks of ADT is recommended by their treating...
- Participants must have been prescribed a plan for treatment with at least 24 weeks of ADT, and can have received up to 12 weeks of ADT therapy.
- Participants must be willing to participate in two CV CARE visits at weeks 12 and 24 after ADT initiation.
- Participants must be willing to have their follow up visits for ADT management at DFCI Longwood site.
- Participants must be willing to undergo lab and blood pressure assessments, which can include local labs and home blood pressure checks if they wish to do virtual visits for follow up care.
- Participants can have pre-existing CVD and/or CV risk factors, but this is not a requirement for inclusion.
- Participants receiving combination treatment with an androgen receptor signaling inhibitory, some examples being (abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide, darolutamide, apalutamide, or bicalutamide), immunotherapy...
- Age ≥18 years.
- Life expectancy of greater than 6 months.
- Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
- History of major adverse cardiac event, including myocardial infarction, new congestive heart failure (CHF) or CHF exacerbation, or stroke, within the past 24 weeks due to complicated comorbidities that necessitate...
- Participants who have already been on ADT therapy for more than 12 weeks are ineligible due to their treatment cycle being incompatible with the quality improvement initiative's trial design. ADT therapy is defined as...
- Participants receiving combination treatment with ADT and chemotherapy (docetaxel, cabazitaxel, carboplatin), radioligand therapy (radium-223, 177PSMA-lutetium-617), or treatment on a clinical trial are not eligible due...
- Participants actively included in therapeutic clinical trials are not eligible due to their greater time constraints.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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