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Casodex

Phase 2

Gynaecomastia | Small molecule | Oncology |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Jan 24, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment -

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Casodex · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00637871Casodex - Nolvadex CombinationGynaecomastia
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Casodex - Nolvadex Combination
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Study Endpoints

Secondary Endpoints

To describe the extent of gynaecomastia and breast pain by treatment group
To describe the relative change from baseline in sex hormones concentrations by treatment group
To describe the pharmacokinetics of tamoxifen, N-desmethyltamoxifen and R-bicalutamide when nolvadex is co-administered at varying doses with CASODEX 150 mg once daily
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTAL -
2ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CasodexDRUG150mg once daily
TamoxifenDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland but with no evidence of distant metastasis. The stage of disease should be T1-T4, any N, M0 confirmed histologically or cytologically * Subjects in need of immediate hormonal therapy. * PSA equal or above 4 ng/ml Exclusion Cr...

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Frequently asked questions about Casodex

What is Casodex used for?

Casodex is used for gynaecomastia, a condition of breast enlargement in males. It is being studied in the context of prostate cancer, as the clinical trial for this indication enrolled male patients with gynaecomastia and prostate cancer. The drug is a small molecule being developed by AstraZeneca.

What does Casodex target?

Casodex is a small molecule that targets androgen receptors. By binding to these receptors, it blocks the effects of androgens, which are male hormones that can stimulate the growth of certain tissues. This mechanism is relevant to its use in gynaecomastia and prostate cancer.

Who makes Casodex?

Casodex is developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a biopharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker AZN. AstraZeneca is responsible for the clinical development of Casodex for the treatment of gynaecomastia.

What phase is Casodex in?

Casodex is in Phase 2 clinical development for gynaecomastia. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved for this indication. The Phase 2 trial has been completed, and the drug is no longer in active clinical testing for this condition.

What clinical trials is Casodex in?

Casodex has been studied in one clinical trial with the identifier NCT00637871, titled "Casodex - Nolvadex Combination." This Phase 2 trial was a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study that has been completed. The trial enrolled male patients with gynaecomastia and prostate cancer.

Is Casodex the same as Nolvadex?

No, Casodex is not the same as Nolvadex. Casodex is a small molecule that targets androgen receptors, while Nolvadex is a different drug. In the clinical trial NCT00637871, Casodex was studied in combination with Nolvadex, indicating they are distinct medications used together in the study.