HERO phase III trial: Results comparing relugolix, an oral GnRH receptor antagonist, versus leuprolide acetate for advanced prostate cancer
Abstract Number : 5602
Abstract Type : Oral Abstract Session
Indication : Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Intervention : Relugolix versus leuprolide acetate
Company : NA
Technology : Small Molecule
Result:
A total of 96.7% (95% CI: 94.9%, 97.9%) of men on relugolix achieved and maintained castration through 48 weeks compared to 88.8% on leuprolide. The difference of 7.9% (95% CI: 4.1%, 11.8%) demonstrated non-inferiority (margin -10%) and superiority (P , 0.0001) of relugolix to leuprolide. All key secondary efficacy endpoints tested demonstrated superiority over leuprolide (P , 0.0001) (Table). In the testosterone recovery subset, median T levels were 270.76 ng/dL in the relugolix compared to 12.26 ng/dL in the leuprolide group 90 days after discontinuation of therapy. In a prespecified analysis, the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) was lower in the relugolix group than in the leuprolide group (2.9% vs. 6.2%, respectively); otherwise the safety and tolerability profiles were generally similar.
Conclusion:
Relugolix achieved castration as early as Day 4 and demonstrated superiority over leuprolide in sustained T suppression through 48 weeks, faster T recovery after discontinuation and a 50% reduction in MACE. Relugolix has the potential to become a new standard for T suppression for patients with advanced prostate cancer.
Commentary:
Relugolix a novel, oral GnRH antagonist demonstrated superiority over leuprolide (Lupron) in HERO study and has the potential to become a new standard for ADT in advanced prostate cancer.
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