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AAA617

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Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer (OMPC) | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Sep 1, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedNO_TREATMENT_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment450

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Clinical trial landscape

AAA617 · 5 trials · 5 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 3Phase 1 1
NCT05939414An Open-label Study Comparing Lutetium (177Lu) Vipivotide Tetraxetan Versus Observation in PSMA Positive OMPC.Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer (OMPC)
RECRUITING450 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
An Open-label Study Comparing Lutetium (177Lu) Vipivotide Tetraxetan Versus Observation in PSMA Positive OMPC.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) assessed Metastasis Free Survival (MFS)
From date of randomization until first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first, assessed up to approximately 30 months

Blinded Independent Review Committee (BIRC) assessed Metastasis Free Survival (MFS) is defined as the time from randomization to first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis by conventional imaging (i.e., Computed Tomography (CT)/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and bone scans) as assessed by BIRC using RECIST 1.1 or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. Participants who are alive without distant metastasis at the analysis data cut-off or are lost to follow-up at the time of analysis will be censored for MFS at the time of their last adequate radiographic assessment. Clinical deterioration without objective radiographic evidence will not be considered as documented distant metastasis.

Safety: Number of participants with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
up to end of study, approx. 1.5 years

Number of participants with adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).

Absorbed radiation dose in kidneys and selected organs
Up to 36 weeks

The absorbed dose in kidneys and selected organs will be summarized with descriptive statistics.

Concentrations of AAA617 in blood over time
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Blood concentration of \[177Lu\]Lu-PSMA-617 will be summarized with descriptive statistics.

Area under the serum concentration-time curve from time zero to the time of last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. AUClast will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Time of maximum observed drug concentration occurrence (Tmax) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle = 6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Tmax will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Observed maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Cmax will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Terminal elimination half-life (T^1/2) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. The half-live will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics

Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero (pre-dose) extrapolated to infinite time (AUCinf) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. AUC(0-inf) will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Total systemic clearance for intravenous administration (CL) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. CL will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Volume of distribution during the terminal phase following intravenous elimination (Vz) of 177Lu-PSMA-617
Cycle (C) 1 Day (D) 1 (pre dose, end of infusion, 20 minutes (min), 60 min, 2 and 4 hours (h) post infusion), C1 D2 (24 h post infusion), C1 D3 (48 h post infusion), C1 D4 (72 h post infusion), C1 D6 (120-144 h post infusion). Cycle=6 weeks

Venous whole blood samples will be collected for activity-based pharmacokinetics characterization. Vz will be listed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Change from baseline in eGFR
at screening and at every visit, assessed up to 1 year after last treatment

Change from baseline of eGFR will be summarized for each post-dose (post-baseline) timepoint. The summary includes table with descriptive statistics at baseline, post-baseline time points and change from baseline to post-baseline timepoints.

Dose modifications for AAA617
Up to 36 weeks

Dose modifications (dose interruptions and reductions) for AAA617 will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Dose intensity for AAA617
Up to 36 weeks

Dose intensity for AAA617 will be assessed and summarized using descriptive statistics.

PSA response
From randomization until PSA nadir value of =< 0.2 ng/mL that is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement >= 4 weeks later, up to 5 years

PSA response is defined as the time of PSA nadir value of =\< 0.2 ng/mL is confirmed by a second (the next) PSA measurement at least 4 weeks later

Time activity curves (TACs) and absorbed radiation dose of AAA617 in organs
From Cycle 1 to Cycle 12; cycle = 42 days

Time activity curve (TAC) will be generated from the amount radioactivity in one given tissue. Time integrated activity coefficient and absorbed dose will be calculated

Incidence and severity of Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
For up to 12 cycles in taxane-naive participants with progressive PSMA-positive mCRPC with nrmal kidney function or mild renal impairment; cycle = 42 days

The distribution of adverse events for Radioligand Therapy (RLT) will be done via the analysis of frequencies for Adverse Event (AEs) and Serious Adverse Event (SAEs) through the monitoring of relevant clinical and laboratory safety parameters. Adverse event monitoring should be continued for at least 42 days following the end of treatment (EOT) visit. Participants receiving the study treatment will continue to be followed for safety every 12 weeks during the long-term follow-up for selected adverse events

Percentage of participants with AAA617 dose reductions, interruptions and discontinuations
Up to 42 (+7) days after last AAA617 dose administration (Safety Follow-up)

The assessment of tolerability will be based on the frequency of participants with dose interruptions, reductions, and study treatment discontinuations. Dose reduction will be based on the worst toxicity demonstrated at the last dose.

Secondary Endpoints

Key secondary endpoint: Time to Hormonal Therapy (TTHT)
From date of randomization until date of Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), assessed up to approximately 74 months
Investigator assessed Metastasis Free Survival (MFS)
From date of randomization until first evidence of radiographically detectable bone or soft tissue distant metastasis or death from any cause, whichever occurs first, assessed up to approximately 74 months
Time to prostate specific antigen (PSA) progression (TTPSAP)
From date of randomization until date of first PSA progression, assessed up to approximately 74 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Investigational Arm: lutetium (177Lu) vipivotide tetraxetan (AAA617)EXPERIMENTALAll participants will be treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) to all metastatic lesions followed by a dose of 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) +/- 10% of AAA617 which will be administered once every 6 weeks (1 cycle) for a planned 4 cycles.
Control arm: observation (watchful waiting)NO_INTERVENTIONAll participants will be treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) to all metastatic lesions followed by observation only.
Arm A: AAA617 and ARPI (Abiraterone or Enzalutamide)EXPERIMENTAL4 participants to receive AAA617 in combination with ARPI
Arm B: AAA617 aloneACTIVE_COMPARATOR3 participants will receive AAA617 alone.
AAA617EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a dose of 7.4 GBq (200 mCi) ± 10% of AAA617 which will be administered once every 6 weeks (1 cycle) for up to 6 cycles if enrolled in Cohorts A or B. Participants with severe renal impairment (in cohort C) will receive a dose of 7.4 GBq of AAA617 for up to 3 cycles of treatment. Based on the emerging safety data and if the investigators deem the participant is still benefiting from study drug, 3 additional cycles may be administered for Cohort C participants.
Arm AEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) of AAA617 (Lutetium \[177Lu\] vipivotide tetraxetan) once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. ADT must be ongoing; Best supportive care is allowed.
Arm BEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 7.4 GBq (+/- 10%) of AAA617 (Lutetium \[177Lu\] vipivotide tetraxetan) once every 6 weeks for 6 cycles. In addition of SOC (ADT plus choice of ARPI as per physician's decision), Best supportive care is allowed.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AAA617DRUGRadiopharmaceutical solution for infusion/injection
piflufolastat (18F)DRUGProvided as ready-to-use radiopharmaceutical
gallium (68Ga) gozetotide (25μg)DRUGProvided as PSMA-11 Kit for radiopharmaceutical preparation of gallium (68Ga) gozetotide
ARPI: AbirateroneDRUGDose formulation: tablet/capsule Dose level: 160 mg (four 40 mg soft capsules or four 40 mg tablets or two 80 mg tablets) as a single daily dose, oral administration
ARPI: EnzalutamideDRUGDose formulation: tablet Dose level: 1000 mg daily (two 500 mg tablets or four 250 mg tablets as a single daily dose together with 5 mg oral prednisone 2 times a day, oral administration
68Ga-PSMA-11DRUGSingle intravenous dose of approximately 150 MBq
AAA517DRUGSingle intravenous dose of approx. 150 Megabecquerel (MBq) prior PSMA-PET scans
Piflufolastat F 18DRUGSingle intravenous dose of approx. 333 Megabecquerel (MBq) prior PSMA-PET scans
ARPIDRUGEnzalutamide, Darolutamide, Apalutamide as prescribed by the local investigator
ADTDRUGas prescribed by the local investigator
Best supportive careOTHERas prescribed by the local investigator
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analoguesDRUGAnatomical Therapeutic Chemical \[ATC\] code L02AE
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonistsDRUGDegarelix, Relugolix
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 100 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites144

Key Inclusion criteria: 1. Histologically confirmed prostate cancer prior to randomization 2. Participants must have biochemically recurrent disease after definitive treatment to prostate by Radical Prostatectomy ((RP), (alone or with post-operative radiation to prostate bed/pelvic nodes)) or Exter...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about AAA617

What is AAA617 used for in prostate cancer?

AAA617, also known as Lutetium (177Lu) Vipivotide Tetraxetan, is an investigational radiopharmaceutical being studied for the treatment of prostate cancer, including metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and oligometastatic prostate cancer (OMPC). It is currently in clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What does AAA617 target?

AAA617 targets prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), a protein highly expressed on prostate cancer cells. By delivering a radioactive isotope, Lutetium-177, to PSMA-positive tumors, the drug aims to deliver targeted radiation therapy to cancer cells while sparing normal tissue.

Who is developing AAA617?

AAA617 is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting multiple clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in various stages of prostate cancer.

What phase is AAA617 in?

AAA617 is in Phase 2 clinical development. While some trials listed under the drug name are Phase 1 and Phase 3, the most advanced stage for AAA617 itself is Phase 2, as indicated by the developer. It remains an investigational drug and is not yet approved for commercial use.

What clinical trials is AAA617 in?

AAA617 is being evaluated in several clinical trials, including NCT05849298, a Phase 2 study of AAA617 alone and in combination with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) in PSMA PET scan positive CRPC. Other trials include NCT05939414, a Phase 3 study in oligometastatic prostate cancer, and NCT06531499, a Phase 1 dosimetry study in mCRPC.

Is AAA617 the same as Lutetium (177Lu) Vipivotide Tetraxetan?

Yes, AAA617 is also known as Lutetium (177Lu) Vipivotide Tetraxetan. This alternative name appears in the titles of several clinical trials, including NCT05939414 and NCT06531499, and refers to the same investigational radiopharmaceutical compound.