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Can a Weight-Loss drug slow prostate cancer? a trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07727473

Disease control Sponsor: Banner Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial explores whether semaglutide, a drug approved for weight management, can affect tumor biology when given for 3 to 6 months before prostate removal surgery. About 20 men with intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer and a BMI over 35 will receive weekly injections. Researchers will measure changes in tumor cell activity and cancer markers in tissue samples taken before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist drug used for weight management
What this could lead to
If semaglutide shows anti-tumor activity, it could point toward a new treatment approach for prostate cancer that also improves metabolic health.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial with only 20 participants and no comparison group. The drug is being tested for its effect on tumor markers, not for curing cancer, and may cause side effects like nausea or gastrointestinal issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants aged ≥18 years * Biopsy-proven intermediate-risk localized prostate cancer per NCCN risk stratification criteria * Planning to undergo radical prostatectomy, and surgical delay of 3-6 months is deemed appropriate by the investigator * Body mass index (BMI) \>35 kg/m² * No prior exposure to androgen deprivation therapy or androgen receptor pathway inhibitors Exclusion Criteria: * Prostate cancer risk classification other than intermediate risk * Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) \>9% * Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) * Baseline gastroparesis, dysphagia, or other significant gastrointestinal disease limiting oral intake * Current or recent (within 12 months) exposure to GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy * Delay of radical prostatectomy by 3-6 months is not deemed advisable by the investigator

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer prostate carcinoma

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Prostate cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at Gateway

    Gilbert, Arizona, 85234, United States

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