Comparing AAA817 to Standard Care for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Official title: PSMAcTION: A Phase II/III, Open-label, International, Multicenter, Randomized Study of AAA817 Versus Standard of Care in the Treatment of Adult Participants With PSMA Positive Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer Who Progressed on or After [177Lu]Lu-PSMA Targeted Therapy
Run by Novartis · NCT06780670 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new drug called AAA817 to see if it works better than standard treatments for adults with advanced prostate cancer that hasn't responded to other therapies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase2; Phase3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 443 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Novartis Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 93 sites (Scottsdale, Arizona and 92 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 27, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 27, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 19, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | September 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06780670 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with PSMA-positive mCRPC who have progressed after prior treatments.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not received prior treatments with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors or taxane-based chemotherapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a Phase II/III clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of AAA817 compared to the investigator's choice of standard care in adults with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have previously been treated with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors and taxane-based chemotherapy. The study consists of two parts: the Phase II component aims to gather additional information to support the proposed dosing of AAA817, while the Phase III component focuses on comparing the outcomes of AAA817 against standard care. Participants must have progressed on or after treatment with [177Lu]Lu-PSMA targeted therapy and have measurable metastatic disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new effective option for patients with advanced prostate cancer who have limited treatment alternatives.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in targeting PSMA-positive prostate cancer, suggesting that this approach may be beneficial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: ∙ * adults ≥ 18 years of age. * ECOG performance status of 0 to 2. * histopathological and/or cytological confirmation of adenocarcinoma of the prostate. * PSMA-positive disease as assessed by PSMA PET/CT scan using an approved PSMA imaging agent as protocol instructed, * castrate level of serum/plasma testosterone (\< 50 ng/dL or \< 1.7 nmol/L). * Prior treatments with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) and taxane-based chemotherapy, and progressed on or after \[177Lu\]Lu-PSMA targeted therapy. * ≥ 1 metastatic lesion that is present on screening/baseline CT, MRI, or bone scan imaging obtained ≤ 28 days prior to randomization * eGFR as requested by the sponsor Exclusion Criteria: * Any investigational agents within 28 days prior to the day of randomization. * Any 225Ac-based investigational compound used prior to the day of randomization. * Participants with a history of CNS metastases who are neurologically unstable, symptomatic, or receiving corticosteroids for the purpose of maintaining neurologic integrity. * Concurrent acute kidney injury (renal failure developed between 48 hours to 7 days) or chronic kidney disease (at least 3 months of ongoing renal injury) * Baseline xerostomia ≥ Grade 2 by CTCAE v.5 * History of uncontrolled hypertension, myocardial infarction (MI), angina pectoris, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) within 6 months prior to ICF signature and/or clinically active significant cardiac disease * History of lymphoproliferative disease or any known malignancy or history of malignancy of any organ system within the past 2 years (except for basal cell carcinoma or actinic keratosis that have been treated with no evidence of recurrence in the past 3 months, non-invasive malignant colon polyps that have been removed). Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
Where it's running
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Honor Health Research Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
VA Greater LA Healthcare System
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting -
Stanford University Medical Center
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting -
Sansum Clinic
Santa Barbara, California, United States Recruiting -
Saint Johns Cancer Institute
Santa Monica, California, United States Recruiting
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Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
Denver, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Baptist Health South
Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting -
AdventHealth
Orlando, Florida, United States Recruiting -
University Cancer and Blood Center LLC
Athens, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Recruiting -
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, Kansas, United States Recruiting -
East Jefferson Hospital
Metairie, Louisiana, United States Recruiting -
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
WA Uni School Of Med
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Omaha, Nebraska, United States Recruiting -
New Jersey Urology LLC
Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
Mount Sinai Hosp Med School
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Associated Med Professionals of NY
Syracuse, New York, United States Recruiting -
Montefiore Medical Center
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting -
Central Ohio Urology Group
Gahanna, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
Oregon Urology Institute
Springfield, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Texas Oncology
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Urology San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, United States Recruiting -
Utah Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah, United States Recruiting -
Virginia Cancer Specialists
Fairfax, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Onco Hemato Asso of SW Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia, United States Recruiting -
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Medical College Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Herston, Queensland, Australia Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Fuzhou, Fujian, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Shenyang, Liaoning, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Xian, Shanxi, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Xian, Shanxi, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Chengdu, Sichuan, China Recruiting -
Novartis Investigative Site
Beijing, China Recruiting
+43 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Email: novartis.email@novartis.com
- Phone: 1-888-669-6682
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.