๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-30

Androgen Deprivation, With or Without pTVG-AR, and With or Without T-Cell Checkpoint Blockade, in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk Prostate Cancer (NCT04989946)

Phase I/II Trial of Androgen Deprivation, With or Without pTVG-AR, and With or Without T-Cell Checkpoint Blockade, in Patients With Newly Diagnosed, High-Risk Prostate Cancer

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 / Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison

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

The current protocol will examine the use of a plasmid DNA vaccine encoding AR, alone or with T-cell checkpoint blockade, to induce and/or augment therapeutic T-cells following androgen deprivation in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer scheduled to undergo prostatectomy. Patients without evidence of metastatic disease, with tissue remaining from a pre-treatment biopsy, and who are being considered for standard treatment by prostatectomy, will be invited to participate and will be on study for up to 15 months.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center โ€” Madison, Wisconsin

Age range: 18 Years

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center โ€” Madison, Wisconsin

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.

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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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