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An Efficacy and Safety Study of Apalutamide (JNJ-56021927) in Combination With Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone Versus Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone in Participants With Chemotherapy-naive Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) (NCT02257736)

A Phase 3 Randomized, Placebo-controlled Double-blind Study of JNJ-56021927 in Combination With Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone Versus Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone in Subjects With Chemotherapy-naive Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to compare the radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) of apalutamide in combination with abiraterone acetate (AA) plus prednisone or prednisolone (AAP) and AAP in participants with chemotherapy-naive (participants who did not receive any chemotherapy \[treatment of cancer using drugs\]) metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) (cancer of prostate gland \[gland that makes fluid that aids movement of sperm\]).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Clinical Research Facility โ€” Phoenix, Arizona

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (173 Sites)

Showing the first 25 of 173 sites.

  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Phoenix, Arizona
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” La Mesa, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Los Angeles, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Modesto, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” San Diego, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” San Francisco, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Santa Barbara, California
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Aurora, Colorado
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Denver, Colorado
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Jensen Beach, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Lakeland, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” New Port Richey, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Ocala, Florida
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Atlanta, Georgia
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Melrose, Illinois
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Niles, Illinois
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Marrero, Louisiana
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Shreveport, Louisiana
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Auburn, Maine
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” St Louis, Missouri
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Omaha, Nebraska
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Clinical Research Facility โ€” Albany, New York

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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