Can a drug plus precision radiation stop prostate cancer from spreading?
NCT ID NCT06625970
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This phase III trial is testing whether adding the drug darolutamide and a precise, high-dose radiation technique (SBRT) to standard hormone therapy and radiation can help men with high-risk localized prostate cancer live longer without the cancer spreading. About 700 men will be randomly assigned to one of four treatment combinations to see which works best. The main goal is to measure how long it takes for the cancer to metastasize or for death from any cause to occur.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- darolutamide (an androgen receptor inhibitor) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT, a precise high-dose radiation technique)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this combination could offer a new standard of care to delay or prevent cancer spread in men with high-risk localized prostate cancer, potentially improving survival.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is large and randomized, but results are not guaranteed. Darolutamide and higher radiation doses may increase side effects, and the benefit may not outweigh risks for all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 700 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2045
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed a written informed consent form prior to any trial specific procedures Note: In case of physical incapacitation, a trusted representative of their choice, which is not the investigator or sponsor, can sign on the behalf of the patients 2. Men, 18 years ≤ Age ≤ 80 years 3. ECOG performance status of 0 or 1 4. No significant co-morbidities that might prevent long-term follow-up 5. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate 6. Meet at least 2 of the following criteria from NCCN classification: * Gleason score ≥8 * T3 or T4 disease (T3 defined by MRI is acceptable) * Prostate-specific antigen ≥20 ng/mL 7. Prostate size on MRI \<100 cc 8. Absolute neutrophil count ≥ 1.5 x 10⁹/L 9. Platelet count ≥100 x 10⁹/L 10. Haemoglobin ≥90 g/L (in absence of red blood cell transfusion within 4 weeks prior to randomization) 11. Hepatic function: serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and/or aspartate transaminase (AST) ≤2.5 x upper limit of normal (ULN), total bilirubin ≤1.5 x ULN 12. Creatinine ≤2.0 x ULN 13. Sexually active patients must agree to use an effective contraceptive method while on treatment and for 1 week after the final dose of investigational product 14. Patient must be affiliated to a Social Security System or in possession of equivalent private health insurance (according to local regulations for participation in clinical trials) 15. Patient must be willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the trial including undergoing treatment and scheduled visits, and examinations including follow-up Exclusion Criteria: 1. Clinically or radiologically detectable metastasis, including no evidence of pelvic lymph node metastasis on next generation imaging (PSMA PET/CT), nor enlarged pelvic lymph nodes (≥1 cm in small diameter) on MRI Note: Patients with infra-centimetric nodal disease (\<1 cm in small diameter) on conventional imaging and equivocal hyperfixation on next generation imaging may be included 2. Recent history of TURP or prostate enucleation (less than 6 months) Note: patients with severe obstructive symptoms (defined as International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) ≥20) should be carefully evaluated to rule out the need for TURP/Prostate enucleation 3. Prior treatment for prostate cancer, including prostatectomy, except lymph node dissection (patients with PN- disease only can be accrued) or ADT (started more than 6 weeks before randomization) 4. Patient with other known concurrent severe and/or uncontrolled concurrent medical disease or infection (such as active viral hepatitis, active human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or chronic liver disease) or co-morbidity, which could compromise participation in the study 5. Cardiac disease such as uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP ≥160 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥95 mmHg; 3 consecutive measures taken 5 minutes apart), stroke, congestive cardiac failure, ventricular arrhythmias, active ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction within one year, coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft, LVEF \> grade 2 6. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 7. Current active hepatic or biliary disease (with exception of subjects with Gilbert's syndrome, asymptomatic gallstones, stable chronic liver disease per investigator assessment) 8. Gastrointestinal disorder or procedure, which expects to interfere significantly with absorption of study treatment. Severe GI disorders precluding pelvic irradiation 9. Known severely impaired lung function (spirometry and DLCO 70% or less of normal and O2 saturation of 88% or less at rest on room air) 10. Other prior malignancy within the last 3 years, except basal cell skin cancer 11. Known hypersensitivity to the study treatment or any of its ingredients. 12. Physical or psychological condition or any condition that in the opinion of the investigator would impair the patients' ability to comply with the study procedures 13. Previous treatment for prostate cancer (surgery or radiotherapy) or previous pelvic irradiation that would make prostate/pelvis radiotherapy impossible 14. Concomitant prohibited treatment. Concurrent or planned treatment with strong inhibitors or strong inducers of cytochrome P450 3A4/5. A one-week washout period is necessary for patients who are already on these treatments 15. Prior treatment with second generation androgen receptor (AR) inhibitors, other investigational AR inhibitors, or CYP17 enzyme inhibitor 16. Use of oestrogens or 5-α reductase inhibitors or AR inhibitors 17. Acute toxicities of prior treatments and procedures not resolved to grade ≤1 or baseline before randomization 18. Prior chemotherapy or immunotherapy for prostate cancer 19. Major surgery within 28 days before randomization 20. Participation in another therapeutic trial within 30 days prior to inclusion 21. Persons deprived of their liberty or under protective custody or guardianship 22. Patients unwilling or unable to comply with the medical follow-up required by the trial because of geographic, familial, social, or psychological reasons
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
6 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Martinique
RECRUITINGFort-de-France, Martinique
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CHU Saint-Etienne
RECRUITINGSaint-Etienne, France
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Centre Georges Francois Leclerc
RECRUITINGDijon, France
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Clinique Pasteur Lanroze - Brest
RECRUITINGBrest, France
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Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint-Joseph
RECRUITINGParis, France
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Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
RECRUITINGVillejuif, 94800, France
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