Experienced in Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma

Dr. Joel Picus

Oncology
Washington University
4500 Forest Park Ave, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Experienced in Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
Washington University
4500 Forest Park Ave, 
Saint Louis, MO 
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Overview

Joel Picus is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Picus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Picus is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 30 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MO
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes Jewish Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
4500 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

30 Clinical Trials

Phase I/II Study of Epacadostat (INCB024360) Added to Preoperative Chemoradiation in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Phase I/II Study of Epacadostat (INCB024360) Added to Preoperative Chemoradiation in Patients With Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase III Randomized Adjuvant Study of Pembrolizumab in muScle invaSive and locAlly aDvanced urOthelial caRcinoma (AMBASSADOR) Versus Observation
Phase III Randomized Adjuvant Study of Pembrolizumab in muScle invaSive and locAlly aDvanced urOthelial caRcinoma (AMBASSADOR) Versus Observation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized, Double-Blind Phase III Study of Pazopanib vs. Placebo in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Who Have No Evidence of Disease Following Metastatectomy
Randomized, Double-Blind Phase III Study of Pazopanib vs. Placebo in Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Who Have No Evidence of Disease Following Metastatectomy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drug: Pazopanib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial of Biweekly Intraperitoneal Oxaliplatin With Systemic Capecitabine and Bevacizumab Following Cytoreduction in Patients With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Appendiceal or Colorectal Cancer
A Phase I Dose-Escalation Trial of Biweekly Intraperitoneal Oxaliplatin With Systemic Capecitabine and Bevacizumab Following Cytoreduction in Patients With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis From Appendiceal or Colorectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Abiraterone acetate, Antiandrogen therapy, Cabazitaxel, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3 RandOmized Study Comparing PERioperative Nivolumab vs. Observation in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Nephrectomy (PROSPER RCC)
A Phase 3 RandOmized Study Comparing PERioperative Nivolumab vs. Observation in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Nephrectomy (PROSPER RCC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I/Ib, Open-label, Multi-center Study of DFF332 as a Single Agent and in Combination With Everolimus or IO Agents in Patients With Advanced/Relapsed ccRCC and Other Malignancies With HIF2α Stabilizing Mutations
A Phase I/Ib, Open-label, Multi-center Study of DFF332 as a Single Agent and in Combination With Everolimus or IO Agents in Patients With Advanced/Relapsed ccRCC and Other Malignancies With HIF2α Stabilizing Mutations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: DFF332, RAD001, PDR001, NIR178
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Single Arm, Multicenter, Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Lenvatinib (LEN) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (KEYtruda) in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (The LENKYN Trial)
A Single Arm, Multicenter, Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Lenvatinib (LEN) in Combination With Pembrolizumab (KEYtruda) in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (The LENKYN Trial)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Lenvatinib, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: TAK-700, Bicalutamide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Cisplatin/Gemcitabine With or Without M6620 (VX-970) in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Cisplatin/Gemcitabine With or Without M6620 (VX-970) in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Berzosertib, Cisplatin, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Conventional-Dose Chemotherapy Using Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, and Cisplatin (TIP) with High-Dose Chemotherapy Using Mobilizing Paclitaxel Plus Ifosfamide Followed by High-Dose Carboplatin and Etoposide (TI-CE) As First Salvage Treatment in Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Conventional-Dose Chemotherapy Using Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, and Cisplatin (TIP) with High-Dose Chemotherapy Using Mobilizing Paclitaxel Plus Ifosfamide Followed by High-Dose Carboplatin and Etoposide (TI-CE) As First Salvage Treatment in Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, Cisplatin, Pegylated G-CSF, G-CSF, Carboplatin, Etoposide Phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Phase II Efficacy Assessment of Multiple MET Kinase Inhibitors (Cabozantinib [NSC #761968], Crizotinib [NSC #749005], Savolitinib [NSC #785348], and Sunitinib [NSC #736511]) in Metastatic Papillary Renal Carcinoma (PAPMET)
A Randomized, Phase II Efficacy Assessment of Multiple MET Kinase Inhibitors (Cabozantinib [NSC #761968], Crizotinib [NSC #749005], Savolitinib [NSC #785348], and Sunitinib [NSC #736511]) in Metastatic Papillary Renal Carcinoma (PAPMET)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib S-Malate, Crizotinib, Savolitinib, Sunitinib Malate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study of Ibrutinib as Neoadjuvant Therapy in Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
A Phase 2 Study of Ibrutinib as Neoadjuvant Therapy in Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drug: Ibrutinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1b Clinical Trial of Cabozantinib and Abiraterone With Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy in Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (CABIOS Trial)
A Phase 1b Clinical Trial of Cabozantinib and Abiraterone With Checkpoint Inhibitor Immunotherapy in Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (CABIOS Trial)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 13, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Nivolumab, Abiraterone, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized Phase II Study of Co-Expression Extrapolation (COXEN) With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Localized, Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Study of Co-Expression Extrapolation (COXEN) With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Localized, Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, Methotrexate, Vinblastine, Doxorubicin, Filgrastim
Study Phase: Phase 2
Ramucirumab Plus Irinotecan in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Gastric or Gastro-esophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Ramucirumab Plus Irinotecan in Patients With Previously Treated Advanced Gastric or Gastro-esophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 25, 2024
Intervention Type: Genetic, Drug
Study Drugs: Irinotecan, Ramucirumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Non-randomized Open-label Study Examining the Effect of Tomivosertib (eFT508) in Patients With Advanced Castrate-resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
A Phase 2 Non-randomized Open-label Study Examining the Effect of Tomivosertib (eFT508) in Patients With Advanced Castrate-resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
BRCAAway: A Randomized Phase II Trial of Abiraterone, Olaparib, or Abiraterone + Olaparib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With DNA Repair Defects
BRCAAway: A Randomized Phase II Trial of Abiraterone, Olaparib, or Abiraterone + Olaparib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With DNA Repair Defects
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Olaparib, Abiraterone acetate, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2
Prospective Registry Study of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Conjunction With Liver Transplantation for Cholangiocarcinoma
Prospective Registry Study of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Conjunction With Liver Transplantation for Cholangiocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 15, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Pilot Study of Hepatic Arterial Infusion Therapy in Patients With Unresectable or Borderline Resectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Pilot Study of Hepatic Arterial Infusion Therapy in Patients With Unresectable or Borderline Resectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot Trial of Neoantigen DNA Vaccine in Combination With Nivolumab/Ipilimumab and PROSTVAC in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
A Pilot Trial of Neoantigen DNA Vaccine in Combination With Nivolumab/Ipilimumab and PROSTVAC in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 05, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Device, Procedure
Study Drugs: Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, PROSTVAC Shared Antigen Vaccine, Neoantigen DNA Vaccine
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Pilot Study Combining Pembrolizumab With Locally Delivered Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Metastatic Esophageal Cancers
A Pilot Study Combining Pembrolizumab With Locally Delivered Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Metastatic Esophageal Cancers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 24, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase I Study of Defactinib Combined With Pembrolizumab and Gemcitabine in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Phase I Study of Defactinib Combined With Pembrolizumab and Gemcitabine in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 20, 2021
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I/II Study of X-82, an Oral Anti-VEGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, With Everolimus for Patients With Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
A Phase I/II Study of X-82, an Oral Anti-VEGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, With Everolimus for Patients With Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 08, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase II Study of FOLFIRINOX Chemotherapy for Treatment of Advanced Gastric, Gastro-esophageal Junction, and Esophageal Tumors
Phase II Study of FOLFIRINOX Chemotherapy for Treatment of Advanced Gastric, Gastro-esophageal Junction, and Esophageal Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 25, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II PIVOT-RCC (PolyImmune {Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Tremelimumab} & Vaccine Orchestrated Treatment for Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma) Trial
A Randomized Phase II PIVOT-RCC (PolyImmune {Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Tremelimumab} & Vaccine Orchestrated Treatment for Patients With Advanced/Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma) Trial
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: August 13, 2020
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device, Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/II Study Combining Tosedostat With Capecitabine in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Phase I/II Study Combining Tosedostat With Capecitabine in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 28, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 2 Open-label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Seviteronel in Subjects With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Progressing on Enzalutamide or Abiraterone
A Phase 2 Open-label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Seviteronel in Subjects With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Progressing on Enzalutamide or Abiraterone
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 01, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Whipple at the Splenic Artery - A Procedure for Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas With Extensive Involvement of the Porto-Mesenteric Axis: A Registry Study
Whipple at the Splenic Artery - A Procedure for Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas With Extensive Involvement of the Porto-Mesenteric Axis: A Registry Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 22, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Phase I Study Combining MLN8237 With Nab-Paclitaxel in Patients With Advanced Solid Malignancies
Phase I Study Combining MLN8237 With Nab-Paclitaxel in Patients With Advanced Solid Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 11, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
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61 Total Publications

Ten-year survival rates by PSA nadir in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: long-term survival analysis from the ECOG-ACRIN 3805 (CHAARTED) trial.
Ten-year survival rates by PSA nadir in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: long-term survival analysis from the ECOG-ACRIN 3805 (CHAARTED) trial.
Journal: Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology
Published: April 29, 2025
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