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Advanced Prostate Carcinoma Clinical Trial in Duarte, CA

Access cutting-edge advanced prostate carcinoma treatment through this phase 2 clinical trial at a research site in Duarte. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Duarte

    Convenient for CA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Duarte site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Advanced Prostate Carcinoma Study in Duarte

This phase II trial tests how well bright white light (BWL) therapy works in reducing cancer-related fatigue and depression in patients with prostate cancer that may have spread from where it first started to nearby tissue, lymph nodes, or distant parts of the body (advanced) and who are undergoing treatment with antiandrogen therapy (ADT) combination therapy. Combination treatment including ADT plus chemotherapy and androgen receptor (AR) targeted therapy or ADT plus AR targeted therapies work by reducing testosterone. Most prostate tumor cells rely on testosterone to help them grow; therefore, ADT combination therapy causes prostate tumor cells to die or to grow more slowly leading to improved overall survival in men with advanced prostate cancer when compared with ADT alone. However, lower levels of testosterone is also commonly associated with worsening fatigue and depression. If prolonged and severe, these complications can alter patient treatment plans, impacting not just quality of life, but leading to inadequate cancer control. BWL therapy is a type of phototherapy that utilizes bright white full-spectrum light, either through a light box or light therapy glasses to help regulate circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, including the sleep-wake cycle which can become disrupted in cancer patients undergoing treatment, leading to increased fatigue. Additionally, exposure to bright light may increase the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is associated with mood regulation. BWL therapy with AYOpro light therapy glasses may serve as a supportive care measure for men with advanced prostate to help reduce fatigue, as well as improve mood and overall quality of life during ADT combination therapy to maintain cancer care without suffering complications of therapy.

Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have histologically or cytologically confirmed prostate cancer
Participants must have radiographic evidence of measurable disease, defined as at least one lesion that can be accurately measured in at least one dimension (longest diameter to be recorded for non-nodal lesions and short axis for nodal lesions) as \>= 10 mm ( \>= 1 cm) with computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or metastatic lesions as identified as related to prostate cancer on a standard technetium bone scan. Alternatively patients may have radiographic evidence of metastatic disease on an Axumin or prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positron emission tomography (PET) scan
Eligible for treatment with ADT plus docetaxel (planned for 6 cycles or fewer) plus abiraterone acetate and prednisone or darolutamide (triplet therapy), or ADT plus enzalutamide, apalutamide, or darolutamide (doublet therapy). Prior use of ADT with a gonadotropin hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist or antagonist, or prior orchiectomy is allowed
Age \>= 60 years
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status =\< 2
Expected time to next treatment of \>= 12 months and life expectancy of \>= 18 months, as determined by a study Investigator
Leukocytes \>= 3,000/mcL
Absolute neutrophil count \>= 1,500/mcL
Platelets \>= 100,000/mcL
Total bilirubin =\< institutional upper limit of normal (ULN)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)(serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase \[SGOT\])/alanine aminotransferase (ALT)(serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase \[SGPT\]) =\< 3 x institutional ULN
Creatinine =\< institutional ULN OR
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \>= 50 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 unless data exists supporting safe use at lower kidney function values, no lower than 30 mL/min/1.73 m\^2
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected participants on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial
For participants with evidence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the HBV viral load must be undetectable on suppressive therapy, if indicated
Participants with a history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection must have been treated and cured. For participants with HCV infection who are currently on treatment, they are eligible if they have an undetectable HCV viral load
Participants with a prior or concurrent malignancy whose natural history or treatment does not have the potential to interfere with the safety or efficacy assessment of the investigational regimen are eligible for this trial
Participants with known history or current symptoms of cardiac disease, or history of treatment with cardiotoxic agents, should have a clinical risk assessment of cardiac function using the New York Heart Association Functional Classification. To be eligible for this trial, participants should be class 2B or better
Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
Participants are still eligible and may proceed with the protocol and bright white light therapy if they discontinue baseline hormonal treatment, but plan to continue with another of the eligible treatments. However, if they discontinue treatment due to cancer progression, they should not continue on the protocol

Exclusion Criteria

Participants receiving docetaxel cannot have metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer as the expected median time to progression to next therapy is \< 12 months
Participants who have not recovered from adverse events due to prior anti-cancer therapy (i.e., have residual toxicities \> grade 1) with the exception of alopecia
Prior treatment with combination hormonal therapy with abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide, apalutamide, or darolutamide for participants planning to start treatment with abiraterone acetate, enzalutamide, apalutamide, or darolutamide
Participants who are receiving any other investigational agents
Participants with brain metastases are ineligible due to the limited life expectancy of men with prostate cancer metastases to brain
History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to agents used in this study
Histologic evidence of small cell prostate cancer
Symptomatic skeletal event complication of prostate cancer such as cord compression, fracture, or need for radiation or surgery to a bone lesion within 6 months
Uncontrolled pain related to prostate cancer or separate chronic condition
Visceral crisis from prostate cancer suggesting rapidly progressive disease and life expectancy of \< 18 months
Participants with uncontrolled intercurrent illness
Concurrent second active malignancy
Severe sleep disorders (e.g. Narcolepsy)
Eye Diseases which limit the ability of light to be processed (e.g. untreated cataracts, severe glaucoma, macular degeneration, blindness, pupil dilation problems or other retinal disorder)
Severe psychological impairment (e.g., bipolar disorder or manic episodes)
Current employment in night shift work
Previous use of light therapy to alleviate fatigue or depressive symptoms
Currently recovering from previous eye surgery within the past 6 months that causes eye irritation
Sensitivity to light, epilepsy, or a history of seizures

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Duarte?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05869682) has an active research site in Duarte, CA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Advanced Prostate Carcinoma Treatment Options in Duarte, CA

If you're searching for advanced prostate carcinoma treatment options in Duarte, CA, this clinical trial (NCT05869682) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Duarte research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 2 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced advanced prostate carcinoma specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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