Opevesostat vs Abiraterone or Enzalutamide for Prostate Cancer

A Study of Opevesostat (MK-5684) Versus Alternative Next-generation Hormonal Agent (NHA) in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) Post One NHA (MK-5684-004)

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) Prostatic Neoplasms
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
1,314 (estimated)
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have been treated with one hormonal therapy before. Participants will receive either opevesostat with corticosteroids or other alternative treatments to see which is more effective.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
  • I have evidence of metastatic disease.
  • My prostate cancer has progressed after one hormonal treatment.
  • I have ongoing androgen deprivation therapy.
  • I have a good performance status.
  • I can provide a recent tumor tissue sample.
  • I have adequate organ function.
  • I have been treated for hepatitis B or C and am currently undetectable.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a serious gastrointestinal condition.
  • I am unable to swallow pills.
  • I have poorly controlled diabetes.
  • I have a history of seizures in the last 6 months.
  • I have unstable heart or blood vessel issues.
  • I received chemotherapy for prostate cancer recently.
  • I have a known hypersensitivity to the study medications.
  • I have active central nervous system metastases.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of opevesostat plus daily corticosteroids compared to alternative abiraterone acetate or enzalutamide in participants with Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) previously treated with one next-generation hormonal agent (NHA). The primary study hypothesis is that opevesostat is superior to alternative abiraterone acet…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Have histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without small cell histology * Has prostate cancer progression while receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (or post b…
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