Promising prostate cancer combo trial halted before results

NCT ID NCT01995058

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tested two drugs—cabozantinib and abiraterone—together in 54 men with castration-resistant prostate cancer that had spread to bones. The goal was to see if the combination could delay cancer growth. However, the study was stopped early by the sponsor for business reasons, so no effectiveness data were collected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cabozantinib and abiraterone (with prednisone)

What this could lead to

If it had worked, this combination could have slowed cancer progression in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to bones.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early for business reasons, so no results are available. It is unclear if the combination is safe or effective.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

castration-resistant prostate carcinoma prostate cancer prostate neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258, United States

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    Sedona, Arizona, 86336, United States

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    Tucson, Arizona, 85710, United States

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    Oxnard, California, 93030, United States

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    San Diego, California, 92108, United States

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80012, United States

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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    Athens, Georgia, 30607, United States

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    Atlanta, Georgia, 30318, United States

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    Peoria, Illinois, 61615, United States

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    Wichita, Kansas, 67214, United States

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    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89148, United States

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    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

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    Tualatin, Oregon, 97062, United States

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    Charleston, South Carolina, 29414, United States

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    Greenville, South Carolina, 29605, United States

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    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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    Houston, Texas, 77024, United States

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    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States