New radioactive drug shows promise for tough prostate cancer
NCT ID NCT04506567
First seen Feb 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests a radioactive drug called 225Ac-J591 in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The first part finds a safe dose and schedule, and the second part checks if the drug lowers PSA levels by more than half. About 60 men will take part, receiving the drug in one or more cycles.
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Locations
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Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - New York Presbyterian
Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, 10065, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
225Ac-J591 (a radioactive drug targeting prostate cancer cells)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormone therapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so the drug may not work as hoped or may cause severe side effects. The results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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