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Prostate CancerPhase 1EPI-7386NCT04421222

Oral EPI-7386 in Patients with Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

A Phase 1 study testing EPI-7386 (QD), EPI-7386 (BID) and Abiraterone acetate in people with Prostate Cancer, run by ESSA Pharmaceuticals at 9 sites in 2 countries.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This is a phase I, clinical research study of EPI-7386, an investigational drug being studied as a treatment for patients with prostate cancer. All patients in the study will receive EPI-7386. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, men only
Conditions the study is for
Prostate Cancer
What is being tested?
EPI-7386 (QD), EPI-7386 (BID) and Abiraterone acetate
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
71 participants
Where
9 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
23 Jun 2020to 3 Dec 2024
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Men only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Part A/Phase 1a (Dose Escalation) Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male 18 years of age or older.
  • Histologically, pathologically, or cytologically confirmed prostate cancer without small cell features.
  • Evidence of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
  • Presence of metastatic disease at study entry documented by 1 or more bone lesions on bone scan or by soft tissue disease observed by CT/MRI.
  • Limited further treatment options available known to confer clinical benefit in this disease setting from the perspective of the treating physician. Specifically, patients must have progressed on at least 2, but not more than 3, prior approved systemic therapies for mCRPC which include at least one, but not more than 2, second generation anti-androgen drug.
  • Patients may have received prior docetaxel for mCSPC or mCRPC but must not have had disease progression during, or within 6 months of completing chemotherapy. Only one line of prior chemotherapy is allowed.
  • Evidence of progressive disease defined as 1 or more Prostate Cancer Working Group 3 (PCWG3) criteria.
  • The patient must have recovered from toxicities related to any prior treatments.
  • Castrate at screening.
  • Patients receiving bisphosphonates or other approved bone-targeting therapy must be on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to the start of study drug.
  • Demonstrate adequate organ function.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 to 1.

Part A/Phase 1b (Dose Expansion) Inclusion Criteria:

The inclusion criteria for this cohort are the same as for Phase 1a with the exception of: limit of prior therapies to 2 and prior chemotherapy is not allowed for this cohort of patients.

Part B/Cohort 1 (EPI-7386 in combination with AAP) Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients are eligible to enroll in this cohort if they meet the clinical criteria for receiving AAP as standard of care treatment as per label (i.e., high-risk mHSPC or mCRPC).
  • All other inclusion criteria listed for Part A/Phase 1a apply except for those that do not apply to mHSPC or mCRPC patients (i.e. evidence of CRPC and limited treatment options for mCRPC).

Part B/Cohort 2 (Window of Opportunity with clinical endpoints followed by combination with Apalutamide)

  • Male 18 years of age or older.
  • Histologically, pathologically, or cytologically confirmed prostate cancer without small cell features.
  • Evidence of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
  • Patients who received a first generation anti-androgen as part of an initial combined androgen blockade therapy or as second-line hormonal therapy must show continuing disease (PSA) progression off the anti-androgen for at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
  • At least 4 weeks must have elapsed from the use of 5-α reductase inhibitors, estrogens, and any other anti-cancer therapy prior to enrollment.
  • At least 4 weeks must have elapsed from major surgery or radiation therapy prior to enrollment.
  • The patient must have recovered from toxicities related to any prior treatments.
  • Castrate at screening.
  • Demonstrate adequate organ function.
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status score of 0 to 1.

Part A Phase 1a and Phase 1b Exclusion Criteria:

  • Biologic anti-cancer therapy or a cytotoxic chemotherapy within 4 weeks prior to the start of study drug.
  • Use of hormonal agents with anti-tumor activity against prostate cancer within 4 weeks prior to the start of study drug.
  • Any lutamides or abiraterone within 14 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer prior to start of study drug.
  • Use of radium-223 dichloride or other radioligand/radiopharmaceutical within 28 days prior to the start of study drug.
  • Received limited-field palliative bone radiotherapy >5 fractions and/or any radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to the start of study drug.
  • Received a blood transfusion within 28 days of screening.
  • Received prior chemotherapy (for Part 1b Cohort A only).
  • Known intra-cerebral disease or brain metastasis unless adequately treated and stable for the last 4 weeks before enrollment.
  • Spinal cord compression.
  • Diagnosis of another invasive malignancy within the previous 3 years other than curatively treated non-melanomatous skin cancer or superficial urothelial carcinoma.
  • Gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption.
  • Significant cardiovascular disease.
  • Concurrent disease or any clinically significant abnormality.
  • Use of strong inducers of CYP3A within 14 days of the first dose of study drug.

Part A Phase 1b (Dose Expansion) Exclusion Criteria:

The exclusion criteria for this cohort are the same as the criteria from Phase 1a with the addition of the following:

  • Any prior treatment with chemotherapy.

Part B Cohort 1 (EPI-7386 in combination with AAP) Exclusion Criteria:

The exclusion criteria for this cohort are the same as the criteria from Phase 1a with the addition of the following:

  • Use of concomitant CYP2D6 substrates with narrow therapeutic index.
  • Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to the excipients of AA (refer to AA Investigator's Brochure [IB] or package inserts as appropriate).

Part B Cohort 2 (Window of Opportunity with clinical endpoints followed by combination with Apalutamide)

  • Presence of distant metastases, including visceral, nodal and bones involvement. Exception: pelvic lymph nodes < 2 cm in short axis (N1) located below the iliac bifurcation are allowed.
  • Symptomatic loco-regional disease requiring medical intervention, such as moderate or severe urinary obstruction or hydronephrosis due to primary tumor.
  • Prior treatment with second generation anti-androgens.
  • Prior treatment with CYP17 inhibitors.
  • Prior treatment with radiopharmaceutical agents, immunotherapy, or any other investigational agent for nmCRPC.
  • Prior chemotherapy.
  • History or evidence of: prior malignancy (other than adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, superficial bladder cancer, or any other cancer in situ currently in complete remission) within 3 years prior to enrollment; severe/unstable angina, myocardial infarction, symptomatic congestive heart failure, arterial or venous thromboembolic events; uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Gastrointestinal disorder affecting absorption.
  • Use of strong inducers of CYP3A within 14 days of the first dose of study drug.

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 2 countries.

9 sites in 2 countries

United States7 sites
  • Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215

  • Great Lakes Cancer Center

    Buffalo, New York, 14203

  • Comprehensive Cancer Center of NV Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89169

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065

  • Hematology Oncology Associates of the Treasure Coast

    Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34952

  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110

Other trials in United States

Canada2 sites
  • Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal

    Montreal, Quebec, H2X0A9

  • BC Cancer

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Official title: A Phase 1, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Anti-Tumor Activity of Oral EPI-7386 in Patients with Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

This is a phase I, clinical research study of EPI-7386, an investigational drug being studied as a treatment for patients with prostate cancer. All patients in the study will receive EPI-7386.

Since this is the first study of EPI-7386 in humans, there is no information about how it affects people or what dose should be used. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to assess the safety (side effects) of EPI-7386 and to find a dose that can be given without unacceptable side effects.

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There are other important things that will be evaluated during the study:

  • How the amount of EPI-7386 in the blood changes over time.
  • The effect of EPI-7386 on prostate cancer.
  • The effect of EPI-7386 on certain substances in the body.
  • The possibility that EPI-7386 can interact with other drugs.

The study will be conducted in 2 parts:

  • Part A: To evaluate the safety and tolerability of EPI-7386 as a single agent via 2 Phases:
  • Phase 1a: Dose Escalation (mCRPC)
  • Phase 1b: Dose Expansion (mCRPC)
  • Part B: To evaluate 2 parallel enrolling cohorts (Cohort 1 and Cohort 2) of EPI-7386 in combination of apalutamide acetate + prednisone (AAP) or apalutamide (APA):
  • Cohort 1: Combination with AAP in mHSPC or mCRPC patients
  • Cohort 2: Will evaluate the anti-tumor activity of EPI-7386 for a limited window of time (12 weeks EPI-7386 monotherapy prior to the start of combination therapy with APA) in nmCRPC patients unperturbed by previous 2nd generation anti-androgen therapies or chemotheraphy.
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Being tested
EPI-7386 (QD), EPI-7386 (BID), Abiraterone acetate, Apalutamide
Medical subject headings
Prostatic Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • EPI-7386 (QD)Drug

    Once daily oral dose of EPI-7386

  • EPI-7386 (BID)Drug

    Twice daily oral dose of EPI-7386

  • Abiraterone acetateDrug

    Once daily dose of abiraterone acetate

  • ApalutamideDrug

    Once daily dose of apalutamide

Study groups in NCT04421222
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 1 (Completed)Experimental200 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD)
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 2 (Completed)Experimental400 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD)
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 3 (Completed)Experimental600 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD)
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 4 (Completed)Experimental800 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD)
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 5 (Completed)Experimental1000 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD)
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 6 (Completed)Experimental800 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (BID)
Part A/Phase 1a: Cohort 7 (Completed)Experimental1200 mg EPI-7386
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (BID)
Part A/Phase 1b: Cohort 1 (Completed)Experimental600 mg EPI-7386 BID
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (BID)
Part A/Phase 1b: Cohort 2Experimental600 mg EPI-7386 QD
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD)
Part B/Cohort 1aExperimental600 mg EPI-7386 + 1000 mg Abiraterone Acetate + Prednisone
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD); Drug: Abiraterone acetate
Part B/Cohort 1bExperimental800 mg EPI-7386 + 1000 mg Abiraterone Acetate + Prednisone
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD); Drug: Abiraterone acetate
Part B/Cohort 1cExperimental1200 mg EPI-7386 + 1000 mg Abiraterone Acetate + Prednisone
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (BID); Drug: Abiraterone acetate
Part B/Cohort 2aExperimental600 mg EPI-7386 monotherapy for 12 weeks then 600 mg EPI-7386 + 240 mg Apalutamide
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD); Drug: Apalutamide
Part B/Cohort 2bExperimental800 mg EPI-7386 monotherapy for 12 weeks then 800 mg EPI-7386 + 240 mg Apalutamide
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (QD); Drug: Apalutamide
Part B/Cohort 2cExperimental1200 mg EPI-7386 monotherapy for 12 weeks then 1200 mg EPI-7386 + 240 mg Apalutamide
Receives: Drug: EPI-7386 (BID); Drug: Apalutamide

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The primary safety variable for Part A/Phase 1a of the study is the incidence of protocol-defined DLT during the DLT assessment period (first 28 days of dosing).

    The DLTs will be characterized by type, frequency, severity (as graded by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for AEs [NCI CTCAE version 5.0]), timing, seriousness, and relationship to study drug.

    Measured: 2 months

  2. The primary efficacy variable for Part A/Phase 1b is the proportion of patients with a decline from baseline in PSA blood concentrations of ≥50% and ≥90% at any time point during daily dosing with EPI-7386.

    Measured: 12 months

  3. The primary efficacy variable for Part B/Cohort 1 is the incidence of protocol-defined DLT during the DLT assessment period (first 28 days of dosing); TEAEs; abnormalities in clinical laboratory parameters/vitals/ECGs; and changes in ECOG.

    The DLTs will be characterized by type, frequency, severity (as graded by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for AEs [NCI CTCAE version 5.0]), timing, seriousness, and relationship to study drug.

    TEAEs and abnormalities in clinical laboratory parameters/vitals/ECGs will be characterized by type, frequency, severity, timing, seriousness and relationship to study treatment.

    Measured: 6 months

  4. The primary efficacy variable for Part B/Cohort 2 is the proportion of patients with a decline from baseline in PSA blood concentrations of ≥50% and ≥90% at any time point during daily dosing with single agent EPI-7386 up to Week 12.

    Measured: 4 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Jun 2020
  2. Study start23 Jun 2020
  3. Primary completion31 Oct 2024
  4. Study completion3 Dec 2024

Why it stopped: Study was terminated early due to a lack of improved efficacy.

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
71 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04421222
Sponsor's protocol ID
EPI-7386-CS-001
Acronym
EPI-7386
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
4 Jun 2020
Last updated
28 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing EPI-7386 (QD), EPI-7386 (BID) and Abiraterone acetate in people with Prostate Cancer, run by ESSA Pharmaceuticals at 9 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study was stopped early (reason given: Study was terminated early due to a lack of improved efficacy.). Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The primary safety variable for Part A/Phase 1a of the study is the incidence of protocol-defined DLT during the DLT assessment period (first 28 days of dosing). (time frame: 2 months). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Feb 2025.

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