New hope for Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer? early trial launches

NCT ID NCT06785636

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

Summary

This study tests a new oral drug called pocenbrodib, alone or with another drug (darolutamide), in 120 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can slow cancer growth. It is an early-stage trial, so results will guide future research rather than offer immediate treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Pocenbrodib (a targeted oral drug) alone or with darolutamide
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to 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 (Phase 1b/2a) focused on safety and dosing, so it is too soon to know if the drug will be effective. Side effects are unknown, and the combination may not work better than existing treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Cancer and Blood Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Alamitos, California, 90720, United States

  • Community Health Network

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250, United States

  • Duke University medical center

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Emory University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

  • MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Fountain Valley, California, 92708, United States

  • Mount Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33140, United States

  • NEXT Oncology - Virginia

    RECRUITING

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

  • Nebraska Cancer Specialists

    RECRUITING

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68130, United States

  • Ochsner

    RECRUITING

    Jefferson, Louisiana, 70121, United States

  • Oncology Consultants, P.A

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Siteman Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States

  • Taylor Cancer Research Center

    RECRUITING

    Maumee, Ohio, 43537, United States

  • The Ohio State University

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

  • University of Chicago

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • University of Colorado Health

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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