This phase II trial tests whether Artemisia annua decaffeinated coffee can lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in men with biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer who have had localized therapy (prostatectomy or radiotherapy). Artemisia annua is an herb traditionally used to treat fever, inflammation, and malaria and has shown anti-tumor activity in multiple cancers including prostate cancer.
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United States
Kentucky
Lexington
University of Kentucky/Markey Cancer CenterStatus: Active
Contact: Zin War Myint
Phone: 859-323-6934
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
I. To determine the proportion of patients with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer who achieve >= 50% decline PSA levels within 24 weeks of Artemisia annua (Aa) decaffeinated (decaf) coffee treatment.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:
I. To assess the safety and tolerability of Aa decaf coffee.
II. To evaluate the change in PSA velocity and slope from pre-treatment to post-treatment.
III. To measure the percentage change in serial PSA and testosterone levels from baseline throughout the treatment period.
EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:
I. To determine the ability of Aa decaf coffee to influence downstream biomarkers of the NRF2 & KEAP1 signaling pathway (level in peripheral blood monocytes as a biomarker).
II. To assess the plasma concentration of artemisinin and dihydroartemisinin.
OUTLINE:
Patients receive Artemisia annua decaf coffee orally (PO) while on study. Patients also undergo computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) as clinically indicated.
Lead OrganizationUniversity of Kentucky/Markey Cancer Center
Principal InvestigatorZin War Myint