This single arm observational pilot study aims to determine the longitudinal effects of androgen receptor signaling inhibitors (ARSI) in men with advanced prostate cancer. The primary outcome for this trial is physical function, which will be evaluated at baseline, 12 and 24 weeks. Secondary outcomes including body composition, muscle function, balance, arterial stiffness and patient reported outcomes.
The purpose of this pilot trial is to obtain objective measurements of physical function in men with metastatic prostate cancer (mPC) initiating ARSI treatment at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks later. Grip strength, muscular power, body composition, balance, arterial stiffness, along with QoL, fatigue, anxiety, and depression will also be measured. Finally, the potential associations in primary and secondary outcomes by the type of ARSI, stage of mPC, and physical activity levels will be explored. With more men requiring ARSI treatment for metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), as well as being an efficacious option earlier in metastatic castrate sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), accurate estimates of declines from ARSI initiation are required to determine the true effects. Utilizing novel assessments in mPC like muscular power tests will provide insight into potentially more relevant assessments and outcomes to intervene on. The data from this pilot study will also determine effect sizes to adequately power future studies.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
24
Prior to or within 8 weeks of ARSI initiation, men with advanced prostate cancer will perform baseline testing, with follow ups at 12 and 24 weeks
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Physical function: 400m Walk
The time to walk 400m (in sec) will be performed as an indicator of walking endurance. A lower total time (and therefore higher gait speed) indicates greater cardiorespiratory capacity.
Time frame: Baseline
Physical function: 400m Walk
The time to walk 400m (in sec) will be performed as an indicator of walking endurance. A lower total time (and therefore higher gait speed) indicates greater cardiorespiratory capacity.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Physical function: 400m Walk
The time to walk 400m (in sec) will be performed as an indicator of walking endurance. A lower total time (and therefore higher gait speed) indicates greater cardiorespiratory capacity.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Physical function: Timed Up and Go
The time to complete (in sec) the 2.44m (8 ft) timed up and go test will be performed as an indicator of agility, balance, and physical function. A lower total time is indicative of greater performance.
Time frame: Baseline
Physical function: Timed Up and Go
The time to complete (in sec) the 2.44m (8 ft) timed up and go test will be performed as an indicator of agility, balance, and physical function. A lower total time is indicative of greater performance.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Physical function: Timed Up and Go
The time to complete (in sec) the 2.44m (8 ft) timed up and go test will be performed as an indicator of agility, balance, and physical function. A lower total time is indicative of greater performance.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Physical function: Short physical performance battery
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The short physical performance battery (SPPB) is a group of measures that combines the results of the gait speed, chair stand and balance tests. It has been used as a predictive tool for possible disability and can aid in the monitoring of function in older people. The scores range from 0 (worst performance) to 12 (best performance). The SPPB has been shown to have predictive validity showing a gradient of risk for mortality, nursing home admission, and disability. Clinically meaningful changes are 0.3-1.0 points.
Time frame: Baseline
Physical function: Short physical performance battery
The short physical performance battery (SPPB) is a group of measures that combines the results of the gait speed, chair stand and balance tests. It has been used as a predictive tool for possible disability and can aid in the monitoring of function in older people. The scores range from 0 (worst performance) to 12 (best performance). The SPPB has been shown to have predictive validity showing a gradient of risk for mortality, nursing home admission, and disability. Clinically meaningful changes are 0.3-1.0 points.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Physical function: Short physical performance battery
The short physical performance battery (SPPB) is a group of measures that combines the results of the gait speed, chair stand and balance tests. It has been used as a predictive tool for possible disability and can aid in the monitoring of function in older people. The scores range from 0 (worst performance) to 12 (best performance). The SPPB has been shown to have predictive validity showing a gradient of risk for mortality, nursing home admission, and disability. Clinically meaningful changes are 0.3-1.0 points.
Time frame: 24weeks
Body composition: lean mass
To report total body lean mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: lean mass
To report total body lean mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: lean mass
To report total body lean mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: 24 weeks
Body composition: fat mass
To report total body fat mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: fat mass
To report total body fat mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: fat mass
To report total body fat mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: 24 weeks
Body composition: bone mass
To report total body bone mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: bone mass
To report total body bone mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: bone mass
To report total body bone mass using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
Time frame: 24weeks
Body composition: thigh muscle cross-sectional area
Muscle size will be analyzed using ultrasound of the vastus lateralis of the dominant leg. Higher muscle mass and quality are associated with greater muscle strength, physical function, QoL, and mortality.
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: thigh muscle cross-sectional area
Muscle size will be analyzed using ultrasound of the vastus lateralis of the dominant leg. Higher muscle mass and quality are associated with greater muscle strength, physical function, QoL, and mortality.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: thigh muscle cross-sectional area
Muscle size will be analyzed using ultrasound of the vastus lateralis of the dominant leg. Higher muscle mass and quality are associated with greater muscle strength, physical function, QoL, and mortality.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Body composition: thigh muscle quality
Muscle architecture will be analyzed using ultrasound of the vastus lateralis of the dominant leg. Higher muscle mass and quality are associated with greater muscle strength, physical function, QoL, and mortality. Muscle quality is reported in arbitrary units, where a lower value indicates a higher/better muscle quality.
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: thigh muscle quality
Muscle architecture will be analyzed using ultrasound of the vastus lateralis of the dominant leg. Higher muscle mass and quality are associated with greater muscle strength, physical function, QoL, and mortality. Muscle quality is reported in arbitrary units, where a lower value indicates a higher/better muscle quality.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: thigh muscle quality
Muscle architecture will be analyzed using ultrasound of the vastus lateralis of the dominant leg. Higher muscle mass and quality are associated with greater muscle strength, physical function, QoL, and mortality. Muscle quality is reported in arbitrary units, where a lower value indicates a higher/better muscle quality.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Body composition: skeletal muscle
CT scans will also be performed to assess skeletal muscle (SM). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -29 to 150 for SM. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: skeletal muscle
CT scans will also be performed to assess skeletal muscle (SM). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -29 to 150 for SM. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: skeletal muscle
CT scans will also be performed to assess skeletal muscle (SM). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -29 to 150 for SM. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Body composition: subcutaneous adipose tissue
CT scans will also be performed to subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -190 to -30 for SAT. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: subcutaneous adipose tissue
CT scans will also be performed to subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -190 to -30 for SAT. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: subcutaneous adipose tissue
CT scans will also be performed to subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -190 to -30 for SAT. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Body composition: visceral adipose tissue
CT scans will also be performed to assess visceral adipose tissue (VAT). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -150 to -50 for VAT. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: Baseline
Body composition: visceral adipose tissue
CT scans will also be performed to assess visceral adipose tissue (VAT). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -150 to -50 for VAT. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Body composition: visceral adipose tissue
CT scans will also be performed to assess visceral adipose tissue (VAT). The L3 scan is uploaded into a software called SliceOmatic (TomoVision, Montreal, Quebec, Canada) to segment L3 into cross-sectional SM area, SAT area, and VAT area based on Hounsfield Units (HU) ranges: -150 to -50 for VAT. An add-on module called Automated Body composition Analyzer using Computed tomography image Segmentation (ABACS) automatically performs the segmentation and produces an unbiased estimation.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Grip Strength
Grip strength will be assessed using a handgrip dynamometer. Grip strength is based on the maximal voluntary contraction of the subject's upper body muscles. One practice repetition is performed on each side. Three trials are performed on each side, alternating sides after every repetition. The maximal grip score from all six trials is recorded.
Time frame: Baseline
Grip Strength
Grip strength will be assessed using a handgrip dynamometer. Grip strength is based on the maximal voluntary contraction of the subject's upper body muscles. One practice repetition is performed on each side. Three trials are performed on each side, alternating sides after every repetition. The maximal grip score from all six trials is recorded.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Grip Strength
Grip strength will be assessed using a handgrip dynamometer. Grip strength is based on the maximal voluntary contraction of the subject's upper body muscles. One practice repetition is performed on each side. Three trials are performed on each side, alternating sides after every repetition. The maximal grip score from all six trials is recorded.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Muscle Power
Muscular power will be assessed using a linear position transducer (LPT). A sit-to-stand (STS) power test will be performed. Two practice repetitions are performed. Subsequently, three trial repetitions are performed, each with 60 seconds of rest in between. The greatest peak and mean power output in watts (W) of the three trial repetitions are used for analysis.
Time frame: Baseline
Muscle Power
Muscular power will be assessed using a linear position transducer (LPT). A sit-to-stand (STS) power test will be performed. Two practice repetitions are performed. Subsequently, three trial repetitions are performed, each with 60 seconds of rest in between. The greatest peak and mean power output in watts (W) of the three trial repetitions are used for analysis.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Muscle Power
Muscular power will be assessed using a linear position transducer (LPT). A sit-to-stand (STS) power test will be performed. Two practice repetitions are performed. Subsequently, three trial repetitions are performed, each with 60 seconds of rest in between. The greatest peak and mean power output in watts (W) of the three trial repetitions are used for analysis.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Fatigue: FACIT-F
Fatigue will be measured using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue, a 1-page form that uses a rating scale that goes from 0 (no fatigue) to 10 (severe fatigue). It assesses the patient's fatigue levels in the last 7 days. It also measures how usual activities, performing work, walking, relationship, and enjoyment of life are affected by fatigue. A higher score indicates higher levels of perceived fatigue. Clinically meaningful changes are 3 points.
Time frame: Baseline
Fatigue: FACIT-F
Fatigue will be measured using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue, a 1-page form that uses a rating scale that goes from 0 (no fatigue) to 10 (severe fatigue). It assesses the patient's fatigue levels in the last 7 days. It also measures how usual activities, performing work, walking, relationship, and enjoyment of life are affected by fatigue. A higher score indicates higher levels of perceived fatigue. Clinically meaningful changes are 3 points.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Fatigue: FACIT-F
Fatigue will be measured using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Fatigue, a 1-page form that uses a rating scale that goes from 0 (no fatigue) to 10 (severe fatigue). It assesses the patient's fatigue levels in the last 7 days. It also measures how usual activities, performing work, walking, relationship, and enjoyment of life are affected by fatigue. A higher score indicates higher levels of perceived fatigue. Clinically meaningful changes are 3 points.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Depression and Anxiety
Depression will be measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), a concise, self-administered 1 page form that categorizes anxiety and depression. The total score goes from 0-21, and scores are categorized from minimal to severe depression/anxiety, with higher total scores indicate worse outcomes.
Time frame: Baseline
Depression and Anxiety
Depression will be measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), a concise, self-administered 1 page form that categorizes anxiety and depression. The total score goes from 0-21, and scores are categorized from minimal to severe depression/anxiety, with higher total scores indicate worse outcomes.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Depression and Anxiety
Depression will be measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), a concise, self-administered 1 page form that categorizes anxiety and depression. The total score goes from 0-21, and scores are categorized from minimal to severe depression/anxiety, with higher total scores indicate worse outcomes.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Bone Pain: FACT-BP
Bone pain will be determined using the FACT-BP questionnaire. FACT-BP is a 15-item scale assessing cancer-related bone pain and its effects on quality of life (QoL); the higher the aggregate score, the less the bone pain and/or the better the QoL. All scales score from 0-4 and a high scale score represents a higher response level. Minimal important differences for FACT-BP range from 3-7 points.
Time frame: Baseline
Bone Pain: FACT-BP
Bone pain will be determined using the FACT-BP questionnaire. FACT-BP is a 15-item scale assessing cancer-related bone pain and its effects on quality of life (QoL); the higher the aggregate score, the less the bone pain and/or the better the QoL. All scales score from 0-4 and a high scale score represents a higher response level. Minimal important differences for FACT-BP range from 3-7 points.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Bone Pain: FACT-BP
Bone pain will be determined using the FACT-BP questionnaire. FACT-BP is a 15-item scale assessing cancer-related bone pain and its effects on quality of life (QoL); the higher the aggregate score, the less the bone pain and/or the better the QoL. All scales score from 0-4 and a high scale score represents a higher response level. Minimal important differences for FACT-BP range from 3-7 points.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Quality of Life: FACT-P
Quality of life (QoL) will be measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P). The FACT-P is composed of both multi-item scales and single-item measures. These include physical, social, emotional, and functional well-being, along with an assessment of prostate-specific health status. five functional scales, three symptom scales, a global health status / QoL scale, and six single items. All scales score from 0-4 and a higher score represents higher QoL. Clinically meaningful changes are 6-10 points.
Time frame: Baseline
Quality of Life: FACT-P
Quality of life (QoL) will be measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P). The FACT-P is composed of both multi-item scales and single-item measures. These include physical, social, emotional, and functional well-being, along with an assessment of prostate-specific health status. five functional scales, three symptom scales, a global health status / QoL scale, and six single items. All scales score from 0-4 and a higher score represents higher QoL. Clinically meaningful changes are 6-10 points.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Quality of Life: FACT-P
Quality of life (QoL) will be measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P). The FACT-P is composed of both multi-item scales and single-item measures. These include physical, social, emotional, and functional well-being, along with an assessment of prostate-specific health status. five functional scales, three symptom scales, a global health status / QoL scale, and six single items. All scales score from 0-4 and a higher score represents higher QoL. Clinically meaningful changes are 6-10 points.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Balance: NeuroCom
Balance will be assessed using the NeuroCom Smart Balance Master. A sensory organization test will be performed. An overall composite equilibrium score describing a person's overall level of performance during all of the trials in the sensory organization test is calculated, with a value between 0 and 100, with 0 indicating a large sway and loss of balance, and 100 indicating greater postural control. The composite score is a weighted-average of the following 14 scores: the condition 1 average score, the condition 2 average score, and the three equilibrium scores from each of the trials in conditions 3-6.
Time frame: Baseline
Balance: NeuroCom
Balance will be assessed using the NeuroCom Smart Balance Master. A sensory organization test will be performed. An overall composite equilibrium score describing a person's overall level of performance during all of the trials in the sensory organization test is calculated, with a value between 0 and 100, with 0 indicating a large sway and loss of balance, and 100 indicating greater postural control. The composite score is a weighted-average of the following 14 scores: the condition 1 average score, the condition 2 average score, and the three equilibrium scores from each of the trials in conditions 3-6.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Balance: NeuroCom
Balance will be assessed using the NeuroCom Smart Balance Master. A sensory organization test will be performed. An overall composite equilibrium score describing a person's overall level of performance during all of the trials in the sensory organization test is calculated, with a value between 0 and 100, with 0 indicating a large sway and loss of balance, and 100 indicating greater postural control. The composite score is a weighted-average of the following 14 scores: the condition 1 average score, the condition 2 average score, and the three equilibrium scores from each of the trials in conditions 3-6.
Time frame: 24 weeks
Arterial Stiffness: SphygmoCor
Arterial stiffness will be measured using the SphygmoCor Xcel (AtCor Medical). Arterial stiffness will be assessed using brachial pulse wave analysis (PWA) augmentation index and carotid-femoral pulse wave analysis (PWV). Greater PWA augmentation index and carotid-femoral PWV time indicates greater arterial stiffness, a surrogate end-point for cardiovascular disease.
Time frame: Baseline
Arterial Stiffness: SphygmoCor
Arterial stiffness will be measured using the SphygmoCor Xcel (AtCor Medical). Arterial stiffness will be assessed using brachial pulse wave analysis (PWA) augmentation index and carotid-femoral pulse wave analysis (PWV). Greater PWA augmentation index and carotid-femoral PWV time indicates greater arterial stiffness, a surrogate end-point for cardiovascular disease.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Arterial Stiffness: SphygmoCor
Arterial stiffness will be measured using the SphygmoCor Xcel (AtCor Medical). Arterial stiffness will be assessed using brachial pulse wave analysis (PWA) augmentation index and carotid-femoral pulse wave analysis (PWV). Greater PWA augmentation index and carotid-femoral PWV time indicates greater arterial stiffness, a surrogate end-point for cardiovascular disease.
Time frame: 24 weeks