Experimental prostate cancer therapy gets green light for one patient
NCT ID NCT06836648
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This is a special, single-patient program for someone with prostate cancer who has run out of standard options. The treatment, called X-PACT, combines a drug called methoxsalen with a phosphor device and targeted X-ray energy to attack the tumor directly. The goal is to control the cancer locally and possibly stimulate the immune system to fight it.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- X-PACT (a combination of methoxsalen drug, a phosphor device, and X-ray energy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide local tumor control and possibly trigger an immune response against the cancer, offering a new option for patients with few choices.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-patient compassionate use, not a formal trial, so results may not apply to others. The treatment is experimental and risks are not fully known.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: The patient is willing and able to provide informed consent. Only the patient for whom this clinical study/experimental treatment was designed will be given the investigational drug under the treatment of the PI. No other patient is authorized to participate in or to receive treatment under this treatment protocol. Exclusion Criteria: Not applicable
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins at Sibley Memorial Hospital
AVAILABLEWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States
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