Could a tiny dose of naltrexone beat cancer fatigue?
NCT ID NCT07224009
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of naltrexone (LDN) can reduce fatigue in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (ADT). The study will enroll 60 participants and measure fatigue, quality of life, and safety. It is not yet recruiting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- low dose naltrexone (LDN)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new way to manage fatigue in men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy, improving their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early phase 2 trial with only 60 participants. It may not show a clear benefit, and side effects from LDN are possible.
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