FINNPROSTATE Study VII: Intermittent Versus Continuous Androgen Deprivation in Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer

Intermittent Vs Continuous Androgen Deprivation in Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer

To compare intermittent androgen deprivation (LHRHa treatment) with continuous androgen deprivation (LHRHa treatment or orchidectomy)

• Inclusion Criteria (run-in period): T1-T4, metastatic (M1) prostate cancer T1-T4, non-metastatic (M0) prostate cancer with PSA > 60 ng/mL T3-T4, non-metastatic (M0) prostate cancer with PSA > 20ng/mL T1-T4, N+ prostate cancer WHO performance status 0-2 Written informed consent

• Inclusion criteria to the randomised period: Patients who fulfilled all entry criteria of the run-in period Patients who completed the 24-week run-in period Patients who responded to the 24-week run-in period with a decrease of PSA to < 10 ng/mL. If the baseline was < 20ng/mL, at least 50% decrease from the baseline measurement is required

Exclusion Criteria (run-in period):

Any previous or concurrent treatment of prostate cancer, except TURP, 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy Any medication/treatment affecting sex hormone status

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