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RElugolix VErsus LeUprolide Cardiac Trial

Mechanism and Predictors of Cardiotoxicity After Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Parallel Cohort and Randomized Trial Comparing Radiation Alone, Radiation Plus Leuprolide, and Radiation Plus Relugolix

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05320406
Acronym
REVELUTION
Enrollment
94
Registered
2022-04-11
Start date
2022-06-06
Completion date
2026-10-30
Last updated
2026-02-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma, Localized Prostate Carcinoma, Stage IIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage IIIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage II Prostate Cancer AJCC v8, Stage I Prostate Cancer AJCC v8

Brief summary

This clinical trial investigates the impact of prostate cancer treatment, specifically androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), on the heart and coronary vessels among men with localized, non-metastatic prostate cancer undergoing definitive radiation therapy and concomitant ADT. Recently, cardiovascular toxicity from hormone therapy that is routinely used for prostate cancer (e.g. leuprolide) has emerged as a concern, yet studies identifying who is at risk and the mechanism of cardiac damage are lacking. Additionally, a new hormone therapy drug, relugolix, has recently been Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved and may reduce toxicity to the heart. This trial intends to investigate the mechanism of cardiovascular toxicity from ADT, investigate the mechanism by which relugolix reduces cardiovascular toxicity, and identify predictive biomarkers to improve individualized risk-assessment for cardiovascular toxicity from ADT.

Detailed description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Identify and compare the association of gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GNRH)-agonist leuprolide versus GNRH-antagonist relugolix with coronary atherosclerosis and progression in men with prostate cancer. II. Determine the relationship between leuprolide versus relugolix with downstream immune effector response that is implicated in atherosclerosis. II. Determine how pre-existing genomic alterations associated with proinflammatory immunity impact development of CV toxicity following GNRH-agonist (GNRHa) versus relugolix. III. Identify imaging biomarkers associated with increased risk of CV toxicity from ADT OUTLINE: Patients undergoing radiation therapy alone as part of their standard treatment are assigned to Arm I. Patients undergoing radiation therapy and ADT as part of their standard treatment are randomized to Arm II or Arm III. ARM I: Patients undergo definitive radiation therapy in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ARM II: Patients undergo radiation therapy as in Arm I and receive leuprolide subcutaneously (SC) or intramuscularly (IM) every 3 or 6 months. Treatment continues for 6 to 24 months (depending on cancer risk) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. ARM III: Patients undergo radiation therapy as in Arm I and receive relugolix orally (PO) once daily (QD) for 6 to 24 months (depending on risk) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

Interventions

RADIATIONRadiation therapy

Undergo radiation therapy

DRUGLeuprolide

Given IM or SC

DRUGRelugolix

Given PO

Sponsors

Emory University
Lead SponsorOTHER
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
CollaboratorNIH
Prostate Cancer Foundation
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Men \>= 18 years old * Non-metastatic prostate cancer * Non-metastatic, biochemically recurrent prostate cancer * Plan to undergo curative-intent pelvic radiation therapy with or without ADT

Exclusion criteria

* Metastatic prostate cancer requiring \> 24 months of ADT * Prior exposure to androgen deprivation therapy * Prior exposure to chemotherapy or immunotherapy * History of cardiac bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiationUsing cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), total coronary plaque volume will be determined using an artificial intelligence-enabled quantitative coronary plaque analysis (AI-QCPA) through a commercially available and validated software service (HeartFlow, Inc). Each coronary artery (right coronary, left main, left anterior descending, and left circumflex) will be scored, and plaque volumes were summed over all segments.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiationUsing cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), total coronary plaque volume will be determined using an artificial intelligence-enabled quantitative coronary plaque analysis (AI-QCPA) through a commercially available and validated software service (HeartFlow, Inc). Each coronary artery (right coronary, left main, left anterior descending, and left circumflex) will be scored, and plaque volumes were summed over all segments.

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSagar A Patel, MD

Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)
Patients undergo definitive radiation therapy alone (IMRT, SBRT, proton therapy, brachytherapy) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Radiation therapy: Undergo radiation therapy
29
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)
Patients undergo radiation therapy as in Arm I and receive leuprolide SC or IM every 3 or 6 months. Treatment continues for 6 to 12 months (depending on risk) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Radiation therapy: Undergo radiation therapy Leuprolide: Given IM or SC
34
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)
Patients undergo radiation therapy as in Arm I and receive relugolix PO QD. Treatment continues for 6 to 12 months (depending on risk) in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Radiation therapy: Undergo radiation therapy Relugolix: Given PO
31
Total94

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicArm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)TotalArm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
24 Participants24 Participants67 Participants19 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
10 Participants7 Participants27 Participants10 Participants
Age, Continuous68.85 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.12
68.81 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.83
67.89 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.02
65.79 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.75
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
11 Participants7 Participants24 Participants6 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants3 Participants6 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
19 Participants21 Participants62 Participants22 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
34 participants31 participants94 participants29 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
34 Participants31 Participants94 Participants29 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 281 / 310 / 31
other
Total, other adverse events
23 / 2827 / 3130 / 31
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 281 / 310 / 31

Outcome results

Primary

Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)

Using cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), total coronary plaque volume will be determined using an artificial intelligence-enabled quantitative coronary plaque analysis (AI-QCPA) through a commercially available and validated software service (HeartFlow, Inc). Each coronary artery (right coronary, left main, left anterior descending, and left circumflex) will be scored, and plaque volumes were summed over all segments.

Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiation

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline103.0 mm3
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 12130.0 mm3
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline204.0 mm3
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 12290.0 mm3
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline272.0 mm3
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Total Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 12265.0 mm3
Secondary

Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)

Using cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), total coronary plaque volume will be determined using an artificial intelligence-enabled quantitative coronary plaque analysis (AI-QCPA) through a commercially available and validated software service (HeartFlow, Inc). Each coronary artery (right coronary, left main, left anterior descending, and left circumflex) will be scored, and plaque volumes were summed over all segments.

Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiation

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline98.0 mm3
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 12112.0 mm3
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline157.0 mm3
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 12252.0 mm3
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline206.0 mm3
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Non-calcified Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 12236.0 mm3
Other Pre-specified

Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)

Using cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA), total coronary plaque volume will be determined using an artificial intelligence-enabled quantitative coronary plaque analysis (AI-QCPA) through a commercially available and validated software service (HeartFlow, Inc). Each coronary artery (right coronary, left main, left anterior descending, and left circumflex) will be scored, and plaque volumes were summed over all segments.

Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiation

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline11.5 mm3
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 1213.0 mm3
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline34.0 mm3
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 1244.0 mm3
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Baseline41.0 mm3
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Calcified and Low-attenuation Coronary Plaque Volume in Major Coronary Arteries (i.e. Left Anterior Descending, Left Circumflex, Right Major Coronary Arteries)Month 1246.0 mm3
Other Pre-specified

Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)

The CACS will be measured by the Agatston score (range 0-400, with higher scores indicating more coronary artery calcium) on precontrast cardiac computed tomography anigiography (CCTA) scans by two blinded, board-certified cardiologists.

Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiation

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)Baseline24.9 Agatston score (range 0-400)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)Month 1236.0 Agatston score (range 0-400)
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)Baseline106.6 Agatston score (range 0-400)
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)Month 12102.7 Agatston score (range 0-400)
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)Month 12109.8 Agatston score (range 0-400)
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CACS)Baseline96.0 Agatston score (range 0-400)
Other Pre-specified

Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events

Incidence of myocardial infarction, need for coronary revascularization, and/or sudden cardiac death will be measured for up to 2 years following enrollment.

Time frame: From baseline to at least 2 years post-treatment initiation

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events1 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events3 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events0 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12

Coronary computed tomographic angiography post-contrast images were used for vessel stenosis, using an artificial intelligence-informed coronary stenosis quantification tool (AI-CSQ, Roadmap Analysis, Heart flow, Mountain View CA). Stenoses regions are defined in ranges of 0-29%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and \>70%. The number of participants within each treatment meeting these stenosis thresholds were quantified at baseline and month 12.

Time frame: From baseline to 12 months post-treatment initiation

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline<30%5 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline30% - 49%12 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline50% - 69%9 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline70% - 99%2 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 12<30%6 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1230% - 49%10 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1250% - 69%10 Participants
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1270% - 99%2 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline50% - 69%15 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1250% - 69%17 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline70% - 99%4 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 12<30%2 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1230% - 49%8 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline<30%3 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline30% - 49%9 Participants
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1270% - 99%4 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline50% - 69%16 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline30% - 49%8 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline<30%4 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Baseline70% - 99%3 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1250% - 69%15 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1230% - 49%6 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 12<30%6 Participants
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Number of Participants With <30%, 30-49%, 50-69%, and >70% Maximum Coronary Vessel Stenosis at Baseline and Month 12Month 1270% - 99%4 Participants
Other Pre-specified

Testosterone Kinetics

Change in total testosterone levels (ng/dL) will be measured at baseline and month 0, 3, 6, and 12 between treatment arms. Testosterone change over time will be summarized and plotted over time for each treatment arm.

Time frame: Baseline and month 0, 3, 6, 12

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Testosterone Kinetics12253.631 ng/mLStandard Error 18.149
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Testosterone Kinetics3266.358 ng/mLStandard Error 16.633
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Testosterone Kinetics6260.606 ng/mLStandard Error 17.815
Arm I (Radiation Therapy Alone)Testosterone Kinetics0254.433 ng/mLStandard Error 16.365
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Testosterone Kinetics337.483 ng/mLStandard Error 10.254
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Testosterone Kinetics12142.007 ng/mLStandard Error 18.503
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Testosterone Kinetics0292.735 ng/mLStandard Error 15.114
Arm II (Radiation Therapy Plus Leuprolide)Testosterone Kinetics631.063 ng/mLStandard Error 8.018
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Testosterone Kinetics12199.673 ng/mLStandard Error 16.573
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Testosterone Kinetics0254.548 ng/mLStandard Error 15.828
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Testosterone Kinetics625.538 ng/mLStandard Error 5.325
Arm III (Radiation Therapy Plus Relugolix)Testosterone Kinetics326.468 ng/mLStandard Error 7.325

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026