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Autophagy Therapeutics (Hydroxychloroquine, Nelfinavir, Metformin, Dasatinib, and Sirolimus) for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors or Relapsed Prostate Cancer

Trial Status: temporarily closed to accrual

This phase I/II trial studies the side effects and best dose of a hydroxychloroquine, nelfinavir, sirolimus, metformin, and dasatinib combination (COAST) and how well it works at treating patients with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (advanced) or that has come back (recurrent) and other advanced cancers. Autophagy is a cancer cell survival mechanism that is involved in cancer growth, treatment resistance, and spreading (metastasis). Hydroxychloroquine and nelfinavir inhibit the process of autophagy. Metformin, dasatinib, and sirolimus all stress autophagy. This clinical trial tests the safety, side effects, and best dose of giving these drugs in combination for the treatment of prostate and other advanced cancers.