New pill for advanced prostate cancer shows early promise, but trial halted

NCT ID NCT03843918

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested an oral drug called LAE001 in 33 men with metastatic prostate cancer that had stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose, and to see if the drug could lower PSA levels. The trial was terminated early, so we have limited information on how well it works.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

LAE001 (also known as CFG920), an oral drug

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new oral treatment option for metastatic prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a small, early-phase study (Phase I/II) focused on safety and dosing, not proof of effectiveness. The drug may not work or may cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

castration-resistant prostate carcinoma metastatic prostate carcinoma prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fudan Cancer Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

  • ZheJiang Cancer Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China