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Study of Abiraterone, Atezolizumab, GnRH Analog, and Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Men with Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer, SAABR Study

Trial Status: closed to accrual

This phase II trial studies how well abiraterone acetate, atezolizumab, GnRH analog, and stereotactic body radiotherapy works for the treatment of men with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has spread to different parts of the body (metastatic). Abiraterone acetate works by decreasing the production of the male sex hormone (testosterone) that causes prostate cancer to grow. The steroid drug prednisone is given with abiraterone acetate to reduce or prevent some of its side effects. GnRH Analog is a hormone treatment that reduces levels of testosterone, which slows the growth of prostate cancer. Atezolizumab is a type of drug called a PD-L1 blocker; it blocks a protein located on the surface of some tumor cells and immune cells that can act as a “brake” on the immune system. Blocking this protein releases the brakes, allowing the immune system to function more efficiently to identify and attack cancer cells. Stereotactic body radiotherapy delivers very precisely targeted high-dose radiation in less time than standard radiation therapy, which reduces potential damage to healthy tissues near the targeted treatment area. Adding atezolizumab and stereotactic body radiotherapy to treatment with abiraterone acetate, prednisone, and GnRH analog may boost the immune system's ability to identify and destroy cancer cells, which may prevent the cancer from getting worse.