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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

FK-PC101 as Adjuvant Therapy for Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer

A Multicenter, Adaptive, Phase 2, Randomized, Open-label Study of Irradiated Autologous Cellular Vaccine in Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer Following Prostatectomy

FK-PC101 as Adjuvant Therapy for Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer (NCT06636682) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) and Prostate CA, sponsored by Cellvax Therapeutics Inc. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the vaccine FK-PC101 works to delay or prevent the return of prostate cancer in men who have had surgery to remove their prostate cancer. It will also learn about the safety of FK-PC101. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does FK-PC101 delay or prevent the return of prostate cancer following surgery? What medical problems do participants (subjects) have when taking FK-PC101? Researchers will compare FK-PC101 to current treatment practice to see if FK-PC101 works to prevent or delay the return of prostate cancer following surgery to remove the prostate cancer tumor. Subjects will: Have a sample of the prostate cancer tissue collected at the time of surgery to remove this tissue from the body. This tissue will then be used to create a personalized vaccine that is specific to your prostate cancer. If randomly selected to receive the vaccine, subjects will receive the vaccine up to 7 times over a 6-month period. In addition to the treatment visits for those randomized to receive FK-PC101, there will be up to 4 follow up visits to the clinic over a 22-month (nearly 2 year) period. For subjects randomized to receive current treatment practice, they will be asked to attend up to 8 visits over 22 months to track if there is any detectable cancer. Should their prostate cancer return within a year following surgery, they will be eligible to receive FK-PC101, which already had been produced and thus no additional tumor tissue would need to be obtained. Subjects in both study arms will have regular blood tests and scans to test whether their prostate cancer has returned.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 100 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Prostate Cancer (Adenocarcinoma) subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Has localized high-risk or very high-risk prostate cancer based on the NCCN v4.2023 classification. - Has ≥3 prostate biopsy cores with ≥50% tumor involvement. - Has PSA \>4 ng/mL ≤28 days prior to enrollment. - Has no evidence of distant metastases based on PSMA-PET/CT performed ≤28 days prior to enrollment. - Is a candidate for radical prostatectomy, and scheduled radical prostatectomy date must be 3 to 14 days after enrollment. - Has not received nor plans to receive neoadjuvant (preoperative) radiation therapy, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or any other anticancer therapy. - Has a life expectancy \>5 years. Additional key eligibility criteria immediately postoperative for inclusion in the randomized population include: - Stage \>pT3a (tumor has extended outside of the prostate on one side). - Gleason score of 8, 9, or 10 (high/very high) on prostatectomy specimen. - Subjects with pT3b or pT4 tumors with a Gleason sum 7 (4+3) are eligible. - Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is required with either pN0 or pN1 nodal staging permitted. - Subjects must have negative surgical margins or microscopic-only positive surgical margins. Final eligibility criteria at 2 months postoperative for randomization include: - FK-PC101 has been produced for the subject and meets all release specifications. - An undetectable PSA (\<0.04 ng/mL) on the most recent test performed prior to randomization (Day -4 to -7). - No prior, current, or planned future postoperative or adjuvant XRT, hormonal therapy such as ADT, or any other anticancer therapy (future therapy should not be administered until evidence exists of prostate cancer disease recurrence \[such as PSA recurrence\]). - your organs (liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well enough based on blood tests based on CBC and chemistry studies within 2 weeks of Day 1 (Day -14 to -7). Specific laboratory requirements include: - Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>1000/µL - Platelet count \>100,000/µL. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Has localized high-risk or very high-risk prostate cancer based on the NCCN v4.2023 classification. * Has ≥3 prostate biopsy cores with ≥50% tumor involvement. * Has PSA \>4 ng/mL ≤28 days prior to enrollment. * Has no evidence of distant metastases based on PSMA-PET/CT performed ≤28 days prior to enrollment. * Is a candidate for radical prostatectomy, and scheduled radical prostatectomy date must be 3 to 14 days after enrollment. * Has not received nor plans to receive neoadjuvant (preoperative) radiation therapy, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), or any other anticancer therapy. * Has a life expectancy \>5 years. Additional key eligibility criteria immediately postoperative for inclusion in the randomized population include: * Stage \>pT3a (tumor has extended outside of the prostate on one side). * Gleason score of 8, 9, or 10 (high/very high) on prostatectomy specimen. * Subjects with pT3b or pT4 tumors with a Gleason sum 7 (4+3) are eligible. * Pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is required with either pN0 or pN1 nodal staging permitted. * Subjects must have negative surgical margins or microscopic-only positive surgical margins. Final eligibility criteria at 2 months postoperative for randomization include: * FK-PC101 has been produced for the subject and meets all release specifications. * An undetectable PSA (\<0.04 ng/mL) on the most recent test performed prior to randomization (Day -4 to -7). * No prior, current, or planned future postoperative or adjuvant XRT, hormonal therapy such as ADT, or any other anticancer therapy (future therapy should not be administered until evidence exists of prostate cancer disease recurrence \[such as PSA recurrence\]). * Adequate organ function based on CBC and chemistry studies within 2 weeks of Day 1 (Day -14 to -7). Specific laboratory requirements include: * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) \>1000/µL * Platelet count \>100,000/µL. * Hemoglobin \>8.0 gm/dL. * Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \>60 mL/minute based on Cockcroft-Gault formula. * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) both \<2 × upper limit of normal (ULN). * Albumin \>3.0 gm/dL. * Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Has an additional active malignancy that may confound the assessment of the study endpoints. If the subject has a past cancer history (active malignancy within 2 years prior to study entry) with substantial potential for recurrence, this must be discussed with the Sponsor before study entry. Note: Subjects with the following concomitant neoplastic diagnoses are eligible: non-melanoma skin cancer and carcinomas in situ (including breast DCIS, transitional cell carcinoma/NMIBC, anal carcinoma, and melanoma in situ). * Is eligible for and elects to receive adjuvant therapy following RP. * Has clinically significant cardiovascular disease (e.g., uncontrolled or any New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] Class 3 or 4 congestive heart failure, uncontrolled angina, history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, pulmonary embolism or stroke within 6 months prior to study entry, uncontrolled hypertension, or clinically significant arrhythmias not controlled by medication). * Has uncontrolled, clinically significant pulmonary disease (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary hypertension) that in the opinion of the Investigator would put the subject at significant risk for pulmonary complications during the study. * Has known metastases, such as bone, visceral, or brain or leptomeningeal metastases. * Has an active autoimmune disease or Grade ≥3 pneumonitis that has required systemic treatment in the past 2 years (i.e., with use of disease-modifying agents, corticosteroids, or immunosuppressive drugs). Replacement therapy (e.g., thyroxine, insulin, or physiologic corticosteroid replacement therapy for adrenal or pituitary insufficiency) or treatment with drugs (e.g., neomercazol, carbamazole) that function to decrease the generation of thyroid hormone by a hyperfunctioning thyroid gland (e.g., in Graves' disease) is not considered a form of systemic treatment of an autoimmune disease. * Is currently receiving systemic steroid therapy at a prednisone equivalent dose of \>10 mg daily for at least 1 week or other form of immunosuppressive therapy within 7 days prior to enrollment. * Has uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, uncontrolled infection, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements. * Is at risk for disseminated BCG infection or has previously demonstrated an allergic response to BCG or its components. * Has known positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or active or chronic Hepatitis (Hep) B or Hep C. Screening is not required. * Has any medical condition which in the opinion of the Investigator places the subject at an unacceptably high risk for toxicity.

Treatments Being Tested

BIOLOGICAL

FK-PC101

Up to 7 doses of FK-PC101 will be administered intradermally between Day 1 and Day 180. The immune adjuvant Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) will be given concurrently with Dose 1 (day 1) and Dose 2 (day 8).

BIOLOGICAL

Standard of Care (SOC)

Subject receives Investigator-defined standard of care, excluding adjuvant therapy. If prostate cancer recurs before 12 months after radical prostatectomy, subjects are eligible to receive up to 7 doses of intradermal FK-PC101 vaccine (first 2 given concurrently with BCG).

Locations (3)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Chicago Medicine, High-Risk and Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Central Ohio Urology Group
Gahanna, Ohio, United States
Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06636682), the sponsor (Cellvax Therapeutics Inc), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06636682 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the vaccine FK-PC101 works to delay or prevent the return of prostate cancer in men who have had surgery to remove their prostate cancer. It will also learn about the safety of FK-PC101. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does FK-PC101 delay or prevent the return of prostate cancer following surgery? What medical problems do participants (subjects) have when taking FK-PC101? Researchers will compare FK-PC101 to current treatment practice to see if FK-PC101 works to prevent or delay the return of prostate cancer following surgery to remove… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06636682?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06636682?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06636682. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06636682. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

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Last updated 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.