About this trial
The study is to assess whether the Enolen is safe and delivers anti-androgen medication locally in patients that are planning for radical prostatectomy.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age at least 21 years old
Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate
Study participant qualified and planning for radical prostatectomy
At least 1 prostate lesion measurable by MRI greater or equal to 0.5 cm
Disqualifiers
Prior radiotherapy or surgery for prostate cancer
Ongoing hormonal therapy for prostate cancer or hormone therapy <3 months prior to the start of treatment
Prior prostate procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate, transurethral microwave thermotherapy of the prostate, high-intensity focused ultrasound or minimally invasive Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) procedure
Study participant unwilling or unable to undergo MRI, including participants with contra-indications to MRI, such as cardiac pacemakers, non-compatible intracranial vascular clips, etc.
Trial design
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
enzalutamide
DrugLocalized single delivery of the Enolen implant (polymer + enzalutamide) with planned radical prostatectomy
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
To assess the adverse events associated with the Enolen implant
Using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 5.0 (NCI CTCAE v.5.0).
Measurement of Pharmacokinetics Profile
Enzalutamide plasma (ng/ml), tissue levels (ng/gm) and optional seminal fluid levels (ng/ml)
Secondary outcomes
MRI changes
Prostate and tumor volume changes (mm3)
Changes in Prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
Measurements of the amount of PSA in the blood (ng/ml) at baseline through 6-12 weeks post radical prostatectomy
Changes in Testosterone
Measurements of testosterone levels in the blood (ng/dl) from baseline to radical prostatectomy
Sponsors and contacts
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Alessa Therapeutics Inc.
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator