New shot could tame prostate cancer by blocking testosterone
NCT ID NCT06395753
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests a new long-acting injection called Debio 4228 for men with advanced prostate cancer. The goal is to lower testosterone levels to control the cancer. About 55 men will receive different doses to find the best one. This is not a cure, but a way to manage the disease long-term.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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55 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 years and older
- 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. Participant with histologically confirmed diagnosis of prostate cancer, with one of the following: 1. Newly diagnosed androgen-sensitive locally advanced or metastatic disease; or 2. Localized disease not suitable for local primary intervention with curative intent. 2. Participant judged by the Study Investigator to be candidate for continuous androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). 3. Baseline morning serum testosterone levels \>150 ng/dL at screening visit. 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0-2. 5. Life expectancy of at least 6 months. 6. Adequate bone marrow, hepatic, and renal function at the screening visit. \[Note: Other protocol and subprotocol-defined criteria apply\] Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous ADT (neoadjuvant or adjuvant hormonal therapy) for ≥6 months duration and \<6 months treatment-free interval before start of screening. 2. Participant requires combination with androgen deprivation therapy with the exception of enzalutamide. 3. History of bilateral orchiectomy, adrenalectomy, or hypophysectomy. 4. Received chemotherapy or cryotherapy within 8 weeks prior to the start of screening for the treatment of prostate cancer. 5. Abnormal cardiovascular function or diabetes. 6. Use of exogenous testosterone within 6 months before the start of screening. 7. Major surgery within 4 weeks before the start of screening. 8. Cancer disease within the last two years except for prostate cancer and some skin cancers. \[Note: Other protocol and subprotocol-defined criteria apply\]
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alarcon Urology Center
Montebello, California, 90640, United States
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Bakersfield Institute of Advanced Urology
Bakersfield, California, 93301, United States
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Biogenix Molecular
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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CHU de Nantes - Hôtel Dieu
Nantes, 44093, France
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Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29572, United States
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Centre Georges Francois Leclerc
Dijon, 21000, France
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Centre Jean Perrin
Clermont-Ferrand, 63011, France
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East Valley Urology Center of Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona, 85140, United States
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Grimaldi Urology
Chula Vista, California, 91910, United States
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Hospital Clinic Barcelona
Barcelona, 8036, Spain
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Hospital Clinico San Carlos
Madroñera, 28040, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron
Barcelona, 08035, Spain
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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Instituto Valenciano de Oncologia
Valencia, 46009, Spain
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Oregon Urology Institut
Springfield, Oregon, 97477, United States
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Summit Cancer Centers of North Spokane
Spokane, Washington, 99208, United States
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Tower Urology,
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Urologic Surgeons of Arizona
Mesa, Arizona, 85206, United States
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Urology Center of Southern California
Murrieta, California, 92563, United States
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Urology of Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States
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Valley Urology
Fresno, California, 93722, United States
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