GZ17-6.02 treatment for advanced prostate cancer after hormone therapy
Official title: GZ17-6.02 in Advanced Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) After Progression on Anti-Androgen Therapy
Run by Virginia Commonwealth University · NCT06636123 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new treatment called GZ17-6.02 to see if it can help men with advanced prostate cancer that hasn't responded to hormone therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Virginia Commonwealth University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | January 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06636123 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include men diagnosed with castration-resistant prostate cancer who have previously been treated with androgen deprivation therapy and an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not received prior androgen deprivation therapy or androgen receptor pathway inhibitors 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 phase Ib clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of GZ17-6.02, a combination of curcumin, harmine, and isovanillin, in delaying the progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer in men who have previously undergone androgen deprivation therapy and treatment with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor. All participants will receive the investigational agent, and the study will also monitor safety, tolerability, and patient-reported outcomes. The trial aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of this novel treatment approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly delay disease progression in men with advanced prostate cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel, similar studies exploring the use of natural compounds in cancer treatment have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer and treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and at least one androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) (eg, abiraterone, enzalutamide, apalutamide or darolutamide). Previous prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted therapy or cytotoxic chemotherapy is allowed but not required. * Androgen levels ≤50 ng/dL (≤1.73 nmol/L). * Disease progression following ADT and ARPI treatment described * PSA progression over 2 assessments, defined as rising PSA values from 2 consecutive assessments with an interval of at least 7 days between assessments. PSA levels prior to study enrollment are considered and appropriate for inclusion. * Measurable disease by RECIST v1.1 on chest/abdomen/pelvis CT or evaluable disease observed on bone scan. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0, 1, or 2 * Appropriate hepatic function defined by a total bilirubin (TBL) ≤1.5 × the upper limit of normal (ULN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) AND aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≤3 × ULN at screening. * Appropriate kidney function defined by calculated or actual creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1,500 cells/mm3. * Platelets ≥100,000 cells/mm3. * Serum hemoglobin level ≥8 g/dL. * Agree to not donate blood or sperm during the study and for 90 days after the last dose of study treatment. * Patients with sexual partners of childbearing potential must agree to use highly effective methods of contraception throughout the study * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document Exclusion Criteria: * Any investigational agent: within 4 weeks OR within a time interval less than at least 5 half-lives of the investigational agent, whichever is shorter, before initiating study treatment. * Low PSA (≤10 ng/mL) at initial presentation (before ADT or at symptomatic progression in the castrate setting) plus high volume (≥20) bone metastases. * Simultaneous enrollment in any other cancer treatment interventional clinical trial. * Active, uncontrolled diarrhea leading to dehydration or electrolyte disturbances not controlled with oral repletion. * Grade ≥3 uncontrolled infection. * Major surgery (in the opinion of the treating investigator) ≤3 weeks before initiating study treatment. * Not having fully recovered to a grade of 1 or lower from any surgery-related adverse effects within the 3 weeks preceding the start of the study treatment. * Small cell, anaplastic, or neuroendocrine component. * Known active brain metastasis. * Known active leptomeningeal disease. * Planned ongoing treatment with other drugs thought to potentially have adverse interactions with either of the medications included in the study treatment must be discontinued ≥2 weeks prior to initiating study treatment unless otherwise noted: * Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) use; must discontinue use 10 days prior to initiating study therapy. * Strong or moderate CYP1A2, CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 inhibitors. * Rucaparib, Olaparib and Talazoparib, due to their common findings of liver enzyme elevation. * Inability to swallow medication. * Known hypersensitivity to GZ17-6.02 components (curcumin, harmine, and isovanillin) or excipients. * Known or suspected malabsorption condition or obstruction. * Active untreated hepatitis B or C" and "Known liver cirrhosis of any cause, active nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Note: no additional testing necessary to confirm * Medical, psychological, or social condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may increase the patient's risk or limit the patient's adherence with study requirements
Where it's running
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: John Melson, MD — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Massey IIT Research Operations
- Email: masseyepd@vcu.edu
- Phone: 804-628-6430
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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.