Background: Despite treatment advances, metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) remains a lethal disease. Trials in 177LuPSMA-617 have demonstrated good efficacy and safety, but synergistic combinations may further improve treatment responses. NOX66 inhibits external NADH oxidase type 2 with downstream pro-apoptotic actions including radio-sensitization. We present results of a prospective open label single arm phase 1/2 dose escalation/expansion trial of 177LuPSMA-617 and NOX66 in mCRPC. Methods: Men with progressive mCRPC post androgen signalling inhibition (ASI) and taxane chemotherapy were eligible. Inclusion criteria included PSMA PET/CT intensity > SUV max 15, with no discordant disease on FDG PET/CT, Hb > 100 g/L, Platelets > 90 x 106/L and GFR > 40 mL/min. Protocol allowed up to 6 doses of 177 Lu-PSMA 617 (7.5Gbq) on day 1 with NOX66 (suppository) given day 1-10 at 6-weekly intervals; the first 8 men received 400mg NOX66. After safety review, dose was escalated to 800mg. Data regarding safety, efficacy, pain scores, and QOL were collected. Results: 32/43 (26% imaging screen failures) screened men were enrolled (November 2017 – June 2019), of whom 100% had prior docetaxel and ASI, and 94% (30/32) cabazitaxel. All men received ≥ 2 cycles, with 12/32 completing 6 cycles, and 16/32 2 - 5 cycles, while 4/32 remain on treatment. Any PSA response was seen in 84% (27/32), with a PSA response > 50% in 62.5% (20/32). Median PSA PFS was 6.5 months (95%CI 3.54-9.3). To date, 72% (23/32) of patients have progressed. 34% (11/32) men have died with median OS not reached. 50% (12/24) of men with baseline pain scores ≥3 (24/32) had significant reduction in pain. Adverse events are summarized below. Conclusions: Combination 177LuPSMA-617 with NOX66 appears safe and efficacious in men with heavily pre-treated mCRPC. Clinical trial information: ACTRN12618001073291.
Toxicity | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | All grades |
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Fatigue | 15 (47%) | 6 (19%) | 1 (3%) | 22 (69%) |
Xerostomia | 17 (53%) | 2 (6%) | 0 | 19 (59%) |
Anemia | 14 (43%) | 6 (19%) | 0 | 20 (63%) |
Neutropenia | 3 (10%) | 0 | 0 | 3 (10%) |
Thrombocytopenia | 2 (6%) | 0 | 1 (3%) | 3 (10%) |
Anorectal pain | 7 (22%) | 2 (6%) | 0 | 9 (28%) |
Nausea | 8 (25%) | 0 | 0 | 8 (25%) |
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