New hope for indian men with advanced prostate cancer: enzalutamide under study

NCT ID NCT03641560

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

Summary

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in 52 Indian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had worsened after chemotherapy. Participants took enzalutamide daily while continuing hormone therapy. The main goal was to see how many experienced side effects, and researchers also measured PSA levels to gauge response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

enzalutamide (Xtandi)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could confirm that enzalutamide is safe and effective for Indian patients with advanced prostate cancer, offering a treatment option after chemotherapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-arm study with no placebo group, so results may not be generalizable. Side effects are possible, and the drug may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

castration-resistant prostate carcinoma metastatic prostate carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Site IN00001

    Pune, India

  • Site IN00002

    Ahmedabad, India

  • Site IN00003

    Nashik, India

  • Site IN00004

    Hubli, India

  • Site IN00007

    Nashik, India

  • Site IN00008

    Kolkata, India

  • Site IN00010

    New Delhi, India

  • Site IN00011

    Surat, India