Evaluating AMX-500 for advanced prostate cancer

A Phase 1, First-in-Human Study of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Efficacy of VIR-5500 (AMX-500) in Participants With Prostate Cancer

Phase 1 Interventional Vir Biotechnology, Inc. · NCT05997615

This study is testing a new drug called AMX-500 to see if it is safe and effective for people with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and doesn't respond to hormone treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment390 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorVir Biotechnology, Inc. Industry-sponsored
Locations10 sites (Houston, Texas and 9 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05997615 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of AMX-500 in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The study is structured in four parts, starting with a dose escalation of AMX-500 as a monotherapy, followed by a dose expansion phase. If successful, the trial may proceed to explore combination therapies. The total duration of the study is expected to be approximately 48 months.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include men with confirmed metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have previously undergone taxane-based therapies.

Not a fit: Patients with specific histopathological features or those with acute infections or other serious medical conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced prostate cancer who have limited treatment alternatives.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is novel in its specific application, similar studies targeting advanced prostate cancer have shown promising results.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Applicable to Parts 1 and 2

* Have metastatic disease, defined by ≥ 1 metastatic lesion that is present on baseline computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or bone scan imaging
* Have documented progressive mCRPC based on ≥ 1 of the criteria (per PCWG3)
* Have been treated with ≥ 1 second-generation androgen-signaling inhibitor, including abiraterone, apalutamide, darolutamide, and/or enzalutamide
* Have been treated with ≥ 1 prior taxane regimens (e.g., docetaxel, cabazitaxel)
* Are deemed unsuitable for standard of care

Applicable to Part 2 Cohort 1

• Must have received standard-of-care radioligand-based therapies, including PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy, such as 177Lu-PSMA-617

Applicable to Part 3a and Part 4a

* Have metastatic CRPC, defined by ≥ 1 metastatic lesion that is present on baseline CT, MRI, or bone scan imaging that has documented progressive disease (PD) based on ≥ 1 of the following criteria (per PCWG3)
* Have metastatic HSPC, defined by at least 1 and no more than 5 metastatic lesions with no visceral involvement that are present on baseline CT, MRI, or bone scan imaging
* Have biochemical recurrent prostate cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of dominant histopathological features representative of sarcomatoid, spindle cell, or neuroendocrine small cell components
* Has acute or chronic infections
* Has a concomitant medical or inflammatory condition that may increase the risk of toxicity to VIR-5500, per the Investigator
* Has lesions in proximity of vital organs
* Has known active CNS metastases and/or carcinomatous meningitis The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Where this trial is running

Houston, Texas and 9 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hormone-refractory Prostate CancerProstate CancerCastration Resistant Prostatic CancerLow-Volume Oligometastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate CancerHigh-Risk Biochemical Recurrent Prostate CancerMetastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.