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Phase I Dose-escalation Study of Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617 for Progressive Metastatic CRPC

Phase I/ll Dose-escalation Study of Fractionated Dose 177Lu-PSMA-617 for Progressive Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03042468
Enrollment
50
Registered
2017-02-03
Start date
2016-12-01
Completion date
2026-06-04
Last updated
2026-09-14

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Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to find the highest dose level of the study drug, 177Lu-PSMA-617 that can be given without severe side effects for advanced prostate cancer.

Detailed description

Phase I dose escalation study with 177Lu-PSMA-617 using dose fractionation regimen will be performed in patients with documented progressive metastatic CRPC. The cumulative 177Lu dose \[100 mCi (3.7 GBq) - 600 mCi (22.2 GBq)\] will be escalated in up to 6 different dose levels (3 + 3 study design). Additional 10 subjects will be enrolled at the MTD dose level to further assess safety and tolerability and to obtain a preliminary assessment of efficacy. The study will enroll adult males 18 years of age or older with documented progressive metastatic CRPC. The primary objectives are: - To determine the dose limiting toxicity (DLT) of fractionated dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 - To determine the maximal tolerated and recommended phase II dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 in a 2-week dose-fractionation regimen Subjects will receive the following study interventions: 1. 177Lu-PSMA-617 \[50mCi (1.85GBq) - 300mCi (11.1GBq)\] intravenous X2 doses, 2 weeks apart (Visit 1 and 2) 2. 68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC \[5 ±2mCi or 185 ±74MBq\] intravenous during screening and at 12 weeks with standard imaging Subjects will be on this study from screening to end of study (day 85). The treatment phase comprises of 8 visits over 12 weeks. Patients will be followed until death for survival assessment. Patients removed from study for unacceptable adverse events will be followed until resolution or stabilization of the adverse event. All tests and procedures performed on this study are routine and standard of care except: 68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC PET/CT scan, administration of investigational agent 177Lu-PSMA-617, research blood samples (CTCs for research, cell-free DNA sample), and PSMA testing on archive tissue.

Interventions

DRUG177Lu-PSMA-617

177Lu-PSMA-617 \[50mCi (1.85GBq) - 300mCi (11.1GBq)\] intravenous X2 doses, 2 weeks apart (Visit 1 and 2)

68Ga-PSMA-HBED-CC \[5 ±2mCi or 185 ±74MBq\] intravenous during screening and at 12 weeks with standard imaging

Sponsors

Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of prostate 2. Documented progressive metastatic CRPC based on Prostate Cancer Working Group 3 (PCWG3) criteria, which includes at least one of the following criteria: * PSA progression * Objective radiographic progression in soft tissue * New bone lesions 3. ECOG performance status of 0-2 4. Have serum testosterone \< 50 ng/dL. Subjects must continue primary androgen deprivation with an LHRH/GnRH analogue (agonist/antagonist) if they have not undergone orchiectomy. 5. Have previously been treated with at least one of the following: * Androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (such as enzalutamide) * CYP 17 inhibitor (such as abiraterone acetate) 6. Have previously received taxane chemotherapy, been determined to be ineligible for taxane chemotherapy by their physician, or refused taxane chemotherapy. 7. Age \> 18 years 8. Patients must have normal organ and marrow function as defined below: * Absolute neutrophil count \>2,000 cells/mm3 * Hemoglobin ≥9 g/dL (independent of transfusion and/or growth factors within 1 month prior to registration) * Platelet count \>150,000 x 109/uL (independent of transfusion and/or growth factors within 3 months prior to randomization) * Serum creatinine \<1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) or calculated creatinine clearance ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 by Cockcroft-Gault * Serum total bilirubin \<1.5 x ULN (unless due to Gilbert's syndrome in which case direct bilirubin must be normal * Serum AST and ALT \<1.5 x ULN 9. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion criteria

1. Use of investigational drugs or implantation of investigational medical device ≤4 weeks of Cycle 1, Day 1 or current enrollment in investigational drug or device study 2. Prior systemic beta-emitting bone-seeking radioisotopes 3. Brain metastases or leptomeningeal disease 4. History of deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolus within 1 month of study entry 5. Other serious illness(es) involving the cardiac, respiratory, CNS, renal, hepatic or hematological organ systems which might preclude completion of this study or interfere with determination of causality of any adverse effects experienced in this study 6. Radiation therapy for treatment of PCa ≤4 weeks of Day 1 Cycle 1 7. Patients on stable dose of bisphosphonates or denosumab, which have been started no less than 4 weeks prior to treatment start, may continue on this medication, however patients are not allowed to initiate bisphosphonate/Denosumab therapy during the DLT-assessment period of the study. 8. Having partners of childbearing potential and not willing to use a method of birth control deemed acceptable by the principle investigator and chairperson during the study and for 1 month after last study drug administration 9. Currently active other malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer. Patients are considered not to have "currently active" malignancy if they have completed any necessary therapy and are considered by their physician to be at less than 30% risk of relapse. 10. Known history of known myelodysplastic syndrome

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617Assessed throughout the DLT period, up to 92 days after starting study drug.Proportion of subjects experiencing a dose limiting toxicity (DLT) of fractionated dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 by using 3+3 dose escalation was assessed.
Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617from first dose of study drug to at least 12 weeks of subsequent follow-up evaluations, up to 92 daysThis outcome is measuring the number of subjects that achieved MTD. MTD is defined as the highest dose level with an observed incidence of DLT in no more than one out of six patients treated at a particular dose level. If no DLTs were experienced, then a recommended phase II dose was determined in 2-wk dose-fractionation regimen by using a 3+3 dose escalation design, as no MTD was observed.
Recommended Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 in a 2-week Dose-fractionation RegimenDuration of Phase I, up to 47 monthsRecommended Phase II dose was determined based on the results of the Phase I portion of the study. Since no Maximum Tolerated Dose was achieved given that no Dose Limiting Toxicities occurred, the Recommended Phase II dose was determined based on the Cohort 5 dose.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617from baseline visit to short term follow up visit, approximately 6 monthsProportion of patients with PSA decline following treatment (fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617) with the RP2D of fractionated dose 177Lu-PSMA-617 (Phase II). PSA response will be determined by comparing the PSA levels after therapy to the baseline, pre-treatment PSA.
Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 ModificationsFrom start of study to progression of disease with at least 12 weeks of subsequent follow-up evaluations, up to 54 months
Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) CriteriaDuration of time on study, from baseline to last follow up visit, up to 54 monthsProgression Free Survival, with progression determined based by Radiographic and Biochemical response. Biochemical response was assessed by comparing the PSA levels after therapy to the baseline, pre-treatment PSA. Declines of ≥ 30% confirmed by a second PSA value ≥2 weeks later, are reported.
Number of CTC Count RespondersDuration of study, from screening to EOS visit, up to 12 weeksChanges in CTC count as measured by CellSearch and the rate of favorable CTC count and LDH at 12 weeks following fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617. All subjects in this study will get blood samples drawn (at screening and EOS visit) for CTC enumeration by CellSearch methodology. Participants whose CTC counts drop to less than 5 or stay below 5 (responders) vs. those who remain at least 5 or above (non-responders) at EOS visit are analyzed.
Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617Up to 5 yearsOverall survival was defined as the time from start of 177Lu-PSMA-617 to the date of death from any cause, or last date of follow up.
Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse EventFrom screening to end of study visit, up to 54 months

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORScott Tagawa, MD

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Recruitment took place at at Weill Cornell Medicine New York Presbyterian and Tulane Medical Center.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1
Cohort 1: Participants were administered of 177Lu-PSMA-617 once at the dose level of 50mCi (1.85GBq) via intravenous infusion (IV) in two doses two weeks apart at Visits 1 and 2. Participants were then followed until death for survival assessment
6
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2
Cohort 2: Participants were administered of 177Lu-PSMA-617 once at the dose level of 100mCi (3.7GBq) via intravenous infusion (IV) in two doses two weeks apart at Visits 1 and 2. Participants were then followed until death for survival assessment
6
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3
Cohort 3: Participants were administered of 177Lu-PSMA-617 once at the dose level of 200mCi (7.4GBq) via intravenous infusion (IV) in two doses two weeks apart at Visits 1 and 2. Participants were then followed until death for survival assessment
5
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4
Cohort 4: Participants were administered of 177Lu-PSMA-617 once at the dose level of 250mCi (9.25GBq) via intravenous infusion (IV) in two doses two weeks apart at Visits 1 and 2. Participants were then followed until death for survival assessment
6
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5
Cohort 5: Participants were administered of 177Lu-PSMA-617 once at the dose level of 300mCi (11.1GBq) via intravenous infusion (IV) in two doses two weeks apart at Visits 1 and 2. Participants were then followed until death for survival assessment
6
Dose Expansion Cohort
Participants followed Cohort 5 and were administered 177Lu-PSMA-617 once at the dose level of 300mCi (11.1GBq) via intravenous infusion (IV) in two doses two weeks apart at Visits 1 and 2. Participants were then followed until death for survival assessment.
21
Total50

Baseline characteristics

Characteristic177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Dose Expansion CohortTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
5 Participants3 Participants6 Participants6 Participants3 Participants17 Participants40 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
1 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants3 Participants4 Participants10 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants4 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
4 Participants4 Participants6 Participants4 Participants6 Participants19 Participants43 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants5 Participants6 Participants6 Participants6 Participants21 Participants50 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
6 / 66 / 65 / 55 / 66 / 619 / 21
other
Total, other adverse events
6 / 66 / 65 / 56 / 66 / 621 / 21
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 61 / 62 / 51 / 60 / 63 / 21

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617

This outcome is measuring the number of subjects that achieved MTD. MTD is defined as the highest dose level with an observed incidence of DLT in no more than one out of six patients treated at a particular dose level. If no DLTs were experienced, then a recommended phase II dose was determined in 2-wk dose-fractionation regimen by using a 3+3 dose escalation design, as no MTD was observed.

Time frame: from first dose of study drug to at least 12 weeks of subsequent follow-up evaluations, up to 92 days

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Number of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
Dose Expansion CohortNumber of Subjects That Achieved Cumulative Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
Primary

Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617

Proportion of subjects experiencing a dose limiting toxicity (DLT) of fractionated dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 by using 3+3 dose escalation was assessed.

Time frame: Assessed throughout the DLT period, up to 92 days after starting study drug.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Number of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
Dose Expansion CohortNumber of Subjects With Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) of Fractionated Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-6170 Participants
Primary

Recommended Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 in a 2-week Dose-fractionation Regimen

Recommended Phase II dose was determined based on the results of the Phase I portion of the study. Since no Maximum Tolerated Dose was achieved given that no Dose Limiting Toxicities occurred, the Recommended Phase II dose was determined based on the Cohort 5 dose.

Time frame: Duration of Phase I, up to 47 months

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Recommended Phase II Dose of 177Lu-PSMA-617 in a 2-week Dose-fractionation Regimen300 mci
Secondary

Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event

Time frame: From screening to end of study visit, up to 54 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event6 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event6 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event5 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event6 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Count of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event6 Participants
Dose Expansion CohortCount of Participants That Experience an Adverse Event21 Participants
Secondary

Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications

Time frame: From start of study to progression of disease with at least 12 weeks of subsequent follow-up evaluations, up to 54 months

Population: Only evaluable subjects were analyzed for this measure.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications4 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications0 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications1 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications1 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Count of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications1 Participants
Dose Expansion CohortCount of Patients That Had a Radiographic Response Rate Measured by RECIST 1.1 With PCWG3 Modifications3 Participants
Secondary

Number of CTC Count Responders

Changes in CTC count as measured by CellSearch and the rate of favorable CTC count and LDH at 12 weeks following fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617. All subjects in this study will get blood samples drawn (at screening and EOS visit) for CTC enumeration by CellSearch methodology. Participants whose CTC counts drop to less than 5 or stay below 5 (responders) vs. those who remain at least 5 or above (non-responders) at EOS visit are analyzed.

Time frame: Duration of study, from screening to EOS visit, up to 12 weeks

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Number of CTC Count Responders4 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Number of CTC Count Responders4 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Number of CTC Count Responders4 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Number of CTC Count Responders2 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Number of CTC Count Responders4 Participants
Dose Expansion CohortNumber of CTC Count Responders21 Participants
Secondary

Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617

Overall survival was defined as the time from start of 177Lu-PSMA-617 to the date of death from any cause, or last date of follow up.

Time frame: Up to 5 years

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617385 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617607 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617368 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617743 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Overall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617409 days
Dose Expansion CohortOverall Survival Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617478 days
Secondary

Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria

Progression Free Survival, with progression determined based by Radiographic and Biochemical response. Biochemical response was assessed by comparing the PSA levels after therapy to the baseline, pre-treatment PSA. Declines of ≥ 30% confirmed by a second PSA value ≥2 weeks later, are reported.

Time frame: Duration of time on study, from baseline to last follow up visit, up to 54 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria95 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria147 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria119 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria188 days
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5Progression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria99 days
Dose Expansion CohortProgression-free Survival Measured by PCWG3 (Prostate Cancer Working Group3) Criteria176 days
Secondary

The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617

Proportion of patients with PSA decline following treatment (fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-617) with the RP2D of fractionated dose 177Lu-PSMA-617 (Phase II). PSA response will be determined by comparing the PSA levels after therapy to the baseline, pre-treatment PSA.

Time frame: from baseline visit to short term follow up visit, approximately 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 1The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-6175 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 2The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-6173 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 3The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-6173 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 4The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-6176 Participants
177Lu-PSMA-617 Cohort 5The Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-6176 Participants
Dose Expansion CohortThe Rate of PSA Decline Following Fractionated 177Lu-PSMA-61721 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Sep 15, 2026