Johnson & Johnson leads with first PARP inhibitor combo to improve efficacy in patients with HRR-altered mCSPC

Core Insights - The Phase 3 AMPLITUDE study demonstrates the efficacy of AKEEGA® (niraparib and abiraterone acetate) in delaying cancer progression and symptom worsening in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) with BRCA alterations, showing a nearly 50% reduction in disease progression compared to standard care [1][2][3] Group 1: Study Results - The AMPLITUDE study involved 696 patients and met its primary endpoint of radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS), with patients having BRCA alterations showing a median rPFS not reached compared to 26 months for placebo [2][3] - The combination treatment reduced the risk of symptomatic progression by 56% in BRCA-altered patients and 50% in those with any homologous recombination repair (HRR) alterations [2][3] - An early trend toward improved overall survival (OS) was observed, with a 25% reduction in risk of death for BRCA patients and 21% for HRR patients [2][3] Group 2: Patient Demographics and Treatment Implications - Approximately 25% of mCSPC patients have HRR alterations, with about half being BRCA, who typically experience faster disease progression and poorer outcomes [2][3] - The study supports the combination of a PARP inhibitor with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor as a new treatment option for HRR-altered mCSPC patients [2][3] Group 3: Company Background and Future Directions - Johnson & Johnson has nearly 20 years of experience in prostate cancer treatment, having treated over 750,000 patients globally [3] - The AMPLITUDE study positions Johnson & Johnson as the first to demonstrate clinical improvement with a PARP-based combination in mCSPC, indicating a significant advancement in treatment options for this patient population [3][4]