New drug combo aims to wipe out tough prostate tumors before surgery

NCT ID NCT05593497

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug (capivasertib) to standard hormone therapy before prostate surgery can better shrink or destroy high-risk prostate cancers that have a specific genetic change (PTEN loss). About 30 men with localized but aggressive prostate cancer will receive the drug combination for a few months, then undergo surgery to remove the prostate. The goal is to see if this approach leads to no cancer or only tiny amounts of cancer left at the time of surgery, and to check for side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY

    RECRUITING

    The Bronx, New York, 10468-3904, United States

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  • Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-5703, United States

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  • South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

    TERMINATED

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229-4404, United States

  • VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

    RECRUITING

    West Los Angeles, California, 90073-1003, United States

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  • VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

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    Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States

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    Contact

  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

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