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
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Cancer and Blood Research Center
RECRUITINGLos Alamitos, California, 90720, United States
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Community Health Network
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46250, United States
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Duke University medical center
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Emory University Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Karmanos Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
RECRUITINGFountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Mount Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33140, United States
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NEXT Oncology - Virginia
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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Nebraska Cancer Specialists
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68130, United States
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Ochsner
RECRUITINGJefferson, Louisiana, 70121, United States
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Oncology Consultants, P.A
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Siteman Cancer Center
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63108, United States
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Taylor Cancer Research Center
RECRUITINGMaumee, Ohio, 43537, United States
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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University of Colorado Health
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75390, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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