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New treatment option for Prostate Cancer
Official title Intensive Cholesterol-Lowering and CD8+ T Cells in Prostate Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06437574
What this study is testing
What is Vytorin?
Vytorin is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for prostate cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- To test the hypothesis that intensive cholesterol lowering (iCL) therapy has anti-tumor immune modulating activity, the investigators will conduct an open-label, single-arm phase II trial in prostate cancer patients who are in active surveillance and undergoing a planned surveillance biopsy in 3-6 months. Eligible patients will initiate iCL with Vytorin®(group 1, 2, and 3), an FDA-approved combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin used to lower atherogenic low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or Ezetimibe (group 4).
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
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
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
- At least one Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) risk factor, such as:
- ≥ 50 years of age
- Hypertension
You likely can't join if
- Current use of medications contraindicated for use with a statin such as strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole...
- Current use of medications contraindicated for use with ezetimibe (i.e., gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, or danazol).
- History of allergic or severe reaction to a either study agent.
- History of moderate or severe myalgia with statin use.
- Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis
- Already on maximum VYTORIN dose (10/80)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
- Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
- At least one Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) risk factor, such as:
- ≥ 50 years of age
- Hypertension
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Diabetes
- Current or former smoker
- First-degree family history of any cardiovascular heart disease
- BMI \> 25
- On hypertension treatment, statin, and/or aspirin therapy
- Patients with clinically localized prostate cancer. That is Low or intermediate risk prostate cancer defined as:
- Pre-operative PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) ≤ 20.0 ng/ml
- Clinical stage T1c or cT2
- Gleason score 3+3 or 3+4 or 4+3
- Patients on AS with plans for surveillance biopsy
- No previous treatment for prostate cancer with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy
- Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to once daily, oral Vytorin or ezetimibe.
- Agree to avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice ≥ one quart per day throughout study duration.
- Current use of medications contraindicated for use with a statin such as strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors...
- Current use of medications contraindicated for use with ezetimibe (i.e., gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, or danazol).
- History of allergic or severe reaction to a either study agent.
- History of moderate or severe myalgia with statin use.
- Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis
- Already on maximum VYTORIN dose (10/80)
- Already on medication(s) known to interact with Vytorin or Ezetimibe that may prevent protocol-based escalation of cholesterol-lowering therapy from pre-enrollment baseline.
- Already on a PCSK9 inhibitor
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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 Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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