Current Clinical Trials

EA8184 A Phase II Randomized Double Blinded Study of Green Tea Catechins (GTC) vs. Placebo in Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: Modulation of Biological and Clinical Intermediate Biomarkers
  1. Jay Bishoff, MD
    Jay Bishoff, MD
  2. for people 21 Years and up (full criteria)
  3. Rancho Mirage, CA
  4. study started April 2025
  5. Jay Bishoff, MD
  6. Accepting new patients

Description

Summary

Based on the available evidence, we hypothesize that men with biopsy-proven adenocarcinoma of the prostate (PCa) on AS, who receive standardized green tea catechins (GTC) at a dose of 800 mg (based on the EGCG component) per day (400 mgs BID) for 6 months, will have a significantly greater decrease in intermediate biological and clinical intermediate endpoints implicated in PCa progression at end of study, compared to men treated with placebo. Based on our preliminary studies and that of others, we hypothesize that the primary pathway by which tea catechins increases apoptosis and reduces proliferation, is via the proteasome inhibition pathway (accumulation of IkB-a and p27 proteins and decreasing NF-?B activation), resulting in induction of apoptosis, inhibition of prostate cancer cell survival, decreased proliferation thereby decreasing PCa progression. Biological IEBs of disease progression will include (a) Ki-67 in tumor tissue (b) apoptosis by Caspasce 3 in tumor tissue and (c) Ki-67: apoptosis index from end of study biopsy. IEBs of clinical progression will include prostate volume (> 33% of biopsy cores positive for cancer or >50% of any biopsy tissue core positive for cancer) or adverse reclassification of Gleason sum >3+3 or >3+4 for 3+3 and 3+4, respectively) or change in PSA and PSA kinetics at the end of study. Positive results obtained from this trial will inform planning and implementation of a well-powered prospective, large, national phase III clinical trial using GTC for preventing progression of PCa in men on AS that can be performed not only at academic but also in non-academic institutions.

Official Title

EA8184 A Phase II Randomized Double Blinded Study of Green Tea Catechins (GTC) vs. Placebo in Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: Modulation of Biological and Clinical Intermediate Biomarkers

Detailed Description

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:I. To compare the change in the percent (%) Ki-67 expression in a biopsy core positive for cancer from baseline to end-of-study (EOS) biopsy between men on active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer (PCa), treated with green tea catechins (GTCs) or placebo for 6 months.SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:I. To assess apoptosis by caspase in tumor tissue from EOS biopsy by treatment. II. To assess % Ki-67: Apoptosis ratio from EOS biopsy by treatment. III. To evaluate the number of biopsy co... more
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:I. To compare the change in the percent (%) Ki-67 expression in a biopsy core positive for cancer from baseline to end-of-study (EOS) biopsy between men on active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer (PCa), treated with green tea catechins (GTCs) or placebo for 6 months.SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:I. To assess apoptosis by caspase in tumor tissue from EOS biopsy by treatment. II. To assess % Ki-67: Apoptosis ratio from EOS biopsy by treatment. III. To evaluate the number of biopsy cores positive for cancer from EOS biopsy by treatment.IV. To evaluate the percentage of any biopsy tissue core positive for cancer from EOS biopsy by treatment.V. To evaluate % Ki-67 in EOS biopsy from the same quadrant matching the quadrant with the highest % Ki-67 at baseline treatment.VI. To evaluate the Gleason sum from EOS biopsy by treatment. VII. To evaluate the change in serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) from baseline to 3 months and to EOS by treatment.VIII. To evaluate the safety of 6 month administration of GTC assessed by Common Toxicity Criteria (CTC) version 5.0, complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) and liver function toxicities (LFTs) by treatment.IX. To evaluate the change in geometric mean of % Ki-67 measures in all the cores positive for cancer from baseline to EOS biopsy by treatment.EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:I. To evaluate the change in catechin (epigallocatechin gallate [EGCG]) as indicated by change from EGCG measured in plasma from baseline and EOS by treatment.II. To evaluate the adherence and acceptability to GTC based on the percentage compliance using agent logs (%) and pill counts monthly until EOS by treatment groups.III. To evaluate the bioavailability of GTC as indicated by change from EGCG measured in plasma from baseline and EOS by treatment groups.PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES OBJECTIVES:I. To evaluate the change in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from baseline to 3 months and to EOS using the LUTS scale by treatment groups.II. To evaluate the change in quality of life (QOL) scores from baseline to 3 months and to EOS using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT)-Prostate by treatment groups.OUTLINE: Patients are randomized to 1 of 2 arms.ARM A: Patients receive green tea catechins orally (PO) twice daily (BID) for up to 6 months in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.ARM B: Patients receive placebo PO BID for up to 6 months.After completion of study, patients are followed up at approximately 7 days, at 6 months, and then up to 12 months.

Keywords

Prostate Carcinoma

Eligibility

for people 21 Years and up
Inclusion Criteria:* INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PREREGISTRATION (STEP 0: SCREENING)* Patient must have biopsy-proven (consisting of >= 12 tissue cores) adenocarcinoma of the prostate with cancer present in at least one biopsy core in the most recent biopsy using initial transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy or TRUS biopsy followed by multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate and a confirmatory targeted biopsy* Patient must be on active surveillance (very low, low and favor... more
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Inclusion Criteria:* INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PREREGISTRATION (STEP 0: SCREENING)* Patient must have biopsy-proven (consisting of >= 12 tissue cores) adenocarcinoma of the prostate with cancer present in at least one biopsy core in the most recent biopsy using initial transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy or TRUS biopsy followed by multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate and a confirmatory targeted biopsy* Patient must be on active surveillance (very low, low and favorable intermediate risk as defined by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network [NCCN])* Patient must be scheduled for a follow up prostate biopsy 6 months after the initiation of treatment on this study* Patient must have a serum PSA < 10 ng/mL or prostate specific antigen density (PSAD) < 0.15 ng/mL/ g obtained within 30 days of registration* Patient must have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0-1* Patient must be willing to abstain from consumption of any supplements containing green tea catechins* Patient must be willing to restrict tea consumption to less than three (3) servings of hot tea or three (3) servings of iced tea per week (serving size of 8 oz)* Patient must be willing to discontinue current vitamin/mineral supplement use and use one provided by study* Patient must be willing to take study agent or placebo at the dose specified with meals* Patient must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document* Absolute neutrophil count >= 1,200/mm^3 (>= 1.2 k/uL) (obtained within 30 days prior to registration)* Platelets >= 75,000/mm^3 (>= 75 k/uL) (obtained within 30 days prior to registration)* Total bilirubin =< 1.2 mg/dL (or =< 3.0 mg/dL for patients with Gilbert’s syndrome) (obtained within 30 days prior to registration)* Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT])/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]) =< 1.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) (obtained within 30 days prior to registration)* Serum creatinine =< 1.5 x ULN (obtained within 30 days prior to registration)* Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients on effective anti-retroviral therapy with undetectable viral load within 6 months are eligible for this trial* Sexually active males must use an accepted and effective method of double barrier contraception (vasectomy must be combined with a physical barrier method) or abstain from sexual intercourse for the duration of their participation in the study* Patients must have archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue specimen available for Gleason score confirmation and % Ki-67 expression (5% or more) in tumor tissue for eligibility and stratification. Tumor tissue can be submitted any time during screening * Tumor tissue specimen has been collected and is ready to ship to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute * H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute will perform Gleason score confirmation and % Ki-67 expression (5% or more) in tumor tissue and notify the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group-American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ECOG-ACRIN) Operations Office and submitting institution within 3-4 business days of receipt of the tumor tissue specimen* INCLUSION CRITERIA FOR RANDOMIZATION (STEP 1)* Patient must meet all Step 0 eligibility criteria at the time of their registration to Step 1* Patient must have Gleason score (3+3) or predominant Gleason pattern 3 (3+4), =< 33% of biopsy cores, and =< 50% involvement of any biopsy core* Patient must have % Ki-67 expression of 5% or more in tumor tissueExclusion Criteria:* EXCLUSION CRITERIA FOR PREREGISTRATION (STEP 0: SCREENING)* Patient must not have had prior treatment for prostate cancer, including focal therapy, with surgery, irradiation, local ablative (i.e., cryosurgery or high-intensity focused ultrasound), or androgen deprivation therapy* Patient must not have a history of renal or hepatic disease, including history of hepatitis B and C* Patient must not have prostate cancer with distant metastases* Patient must not have undergone treatment of hormone therapy, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and/or radiation for any malignancies within the past 2 years. Patients 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* Patient must not receive any other investigational agents while on this study* Patient must not have a history of allergic reactions attributed to tea or other compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to green tea extracts

Lead Scientist at Eisenhower Health

Jay Bishoff, MD
Jay T. Bishoff, MD, is a Board Certified Urologist with an emphasis in Endourology – robotic and reconstructive surgery. He sees patients at Eisenhower Urology Specialty Clinic in Rancho Mirage. While in the United States Air Force, Dr. Bishoff earned his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD.  He then completed a residency program at Joint Military Medical Command Urology Residency in Lackland, TX. He then earned a fellowship in endouro... more
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Jay T. Bishoff, MD, is a Board Certified Urologist with an emphasis in Endourology – robotic and reconstructive surgery. He sees patients at Eisenhower Urology Specialty Clinic in Rancho Mirage. While in the United States Air Force, Dr. Bishoff earned his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD.  He then completed a residency program at Joint Military Medical Command Urology Residency in Lackland, TX. He then earned a fellowship in endourology at The Johns Hopkin’s Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. After his medical education, Dr. Bishoff was deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Dr. Bishoff specializes in robotic minimally invasive surgery and is trained on the newest generation of surgical robotics –single-port robotic surgery. Instead of multiple surgical incisions, single-port has only one incision which affords for less potential for infection and shorter hospital stays, often same day.

When he was 14 years old, Dr. Bishoff had an accident which exposed him to the medical world. He became so interested, that he decided at that point to become a physician.  During a gap year between medical school and residency, he worked in a urological lab and decided to pursue urology as a specialty. “Urology had more variety that most other medical specialties,” states Dr. Bishoff. “There are numerous organs and procedures and equipment involved –all I find quite enticing.”

Dr. Bishoff partners with his patients offering recommendations for treatment that will best afford a patient’s best path to live their best possible life.

Clinical Study Details

  1. Accepting new patients
  2. study started April 2025
  3. Interventional
  4. May 08, 2025