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Darolutamide

Phase 1

Metastatic Prostate Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Eli Lilly and Company|Last Updated: Feb 27, 2026

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment9
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT05617885Neo-DAB: Darolutamide and Abemaciclib in Prostate CancerPHASE1 ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING 9Aug 9, 2023Jun 1, 2026Feb 27, 20261 United States
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Phase 1 - Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
28 days/Cycle 1, up to 6 months

The Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) for the study drug combination is defined as the maximum dose combination at which \<33% of patients experience a Dose limiting toxicity (DLT) during Cycle 1 (the DLT-evaluation period). If a DLT is observed in 1 of 3 patients, then 3 additional patients will be enrolled at that same dose level. Dose escalation will continue to a dose of abemaciclib 200mg bid, which is the maximal dose levels. If DLTs are seen in 0-1 of 6 patients at dose level +1 (darolutamide 600mg bid and abemaciclib 200mg bid), then this will be the RP2D; otherwise the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) will be the RP2D.

Phase 1 - Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
28 days/Cycle 1, up to 6 months

Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) for Phase 1 is defined as an adverse event that is related to Darolutamide and Abemaciclib with an attribution of possible, probable or definite and occurs during and/or begins during the first 28 days of the study treatment, using NCI CTCAE criteria version 5.0.

Phase 1 - Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)
28 days/Cycle 1, up to 6 months

RP2D will be determined after an Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) is identified or the maximum planned dose is achieved. Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D) is defined as no more than 0-1 patients with dose limiting toxicity out of 6 at maximal dose level. Otherwise, the maximally tolerated dose will be used.

Phase 2 - Pathological Response Rate
Disease evaluated from baseline to Pre-Radical Prostatectomy (RP), up to 6 months

Pathologic response is defined as achieving either a complete response (pCR) or minimal residual disease (MRD, defined as ≤5mm residual tumor) at Radical Prostatectomy (RP) in both arms

Secondary Endpoints
Phase 1 - Objective Response Rate (ORR)
Disease evaluated every 12 weeks, up to 6 months
Phase 1 - Median Radiographic Progression-Free Survival (rPFS)
Evaluated every 12 weeks, up to 6 months
Phase 1 & 2 - Grade 3 or Higher Treatment-Related Toxicity Rate
28 days, up to 6 months
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
Phase 1 Lead In in CRPCEXPERIMENTALStandard 3+3 dose escalation scheme with 3 dose levels of abemaciclib and a constant dose of darolutamide, per protocol, for 6, 28-day cycles
Phase 2 - Neoadjuvant Darolutamide and ADT prior to Radical ProstatectomyEXPERIMENTALper protocol, for 6, 28-day cycles
Phase 2 - Neoadjuvant Darolutamide, Ademaciclib, and ADT prior to Radical ProstatectomyEXPERIMENTALper protocol, for 6, 28-day cycles
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
DarolutamideDRUGTablet administered orally, per protocol, 2 x daily. Darolutamide is an orally administered molecular drug therapy that blocks the action of testosterone, the male sex hormone which can stimulate growth of prostate cancer.
AbemaciclibDRUGTablet administered orally, per protocol, 2 x daily. Abemaciclib is an orally administered molecular drug therapy that is called a "CDK4/6 inhibitor". CDK4 and CDK6 are enzymes that are involved in helping healthy and cancerous cells divide and blocking these enzymes can stop cancerous cells from growing.
GNRH-A Leuprolide AcetateDRUGAdministered via intramuscular injection, per standard of care. GnRH agonist is a hormonal therapy drug.
GNRH-A GoserelinDRUGAdministered via subcutaneous injection, per standard of care. GnRH agonist is a hormonal therapy drug.
DegarelixDRUGAdministered via subcutaneous injection, per standard of care. GnRH antagonist is a hormonal therapy drug.
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria For Phase 1: * Provision of signed informed consent prior to any study specific procedures, or have a legally authorized representative sign on the participant's behalf. * Ability to swallow oral medications and comply with study procedures and requirements. * Males ≥18 years * H...

Countries:United States
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Competitive Landscape -Prostate Cancer 259 trials
CompanyTickerTrialsLead PhaseDrugs
Merck & Co., Inc.MRK7PHASE3Pembrolizumab, Enzalutamide, Ifinatamab deruxtecan, Docetaxel, Prednisone
AstraZeneca PLCAZN20PHASE3olaparib, abiraterone, Saruparib, Abiraterone, Darolutamide
Pfizer Inc.PFE12PHASE3Talazoparib with enzalutamide, PF-06821497, Docetaxel, Enzalutamide, Leuprolide Open Label
Johnson & JohnsonJNJ21PHASE3Apalutamide, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Niraparib, Abiraterone, Prednisone
Eli Lilly and CompanyLLY9PHASE3Abemaciclib, Abiraterone, Prednisone or Prednisolone, -PNT2002, Enzalutamide
Amgen Inc.AMGN7PHASE3Xaluritamig, Abiraterone, Enzalutamide, Cabazitaxel, Docetaxel
Novartis AG Sponsored ADRNVS28PHASE3177Lu-PSMA-617, 68Ga-PSMA-11, ARDT, ADT, AAA617
Exelixis, Inc.EXEL4PHASE3Cabozantinib, Atezolizumab, Abiraterone, Enzalutamide, Prednisone
Candel Therapeutics, Inc.CADL3PHASE3Aglatimagene besadenovec + valacyclovir, aglatimagene besadenovec, valacyclovir, aglatimagene besadenovec + valacyclovir
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBMY2PHASE3BMS-986365, Enzalutamide, Abiraterone, Docetaxel, Predinsone/Prednisolone
BioNTech SE Sponsored ADRBNTX1PHASE3BNT324, Docetaxel, Prednisone/prednisolone
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited Sponsored ADRTLX3PHASE368Ga-PSMA-11, 177Lu-TLX591, Enzalutamide, Abiraterone, Docetaxel
Sanofi SA Sponsored ADRSNY2PHASE3abiraterone, Docetaxel, Cabazitaxel
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.REGN4PHASE2REGN2810, Degarelix, Leuprolide, Docetaxel, BPX-601
Veracyte, Inc.VCYT2PHASE2Darolutamide, Zoladex, Zoladex LA, Decapeptyl sustained release, Depo-Eligard
Kyntra Bio, Inc.KYNB2PHASE2FG-3246, FOR46, Enzalutamide, Pegfilgrastim
Lantheus Holdings IncLNTH3PHASE3Undisclosed
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.IDYA3PHASE1IDE-161, Pembrolizumab, IDE034, IDE574, Fulvestrant
Xencor, Inc.XNCR1PHASE2vudalimab
GSK plc Sponsored ADRGSK2PHASE1GSK5471713, GSK5458514
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
LOWMay 26, 2026NCT05617885primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWMay 24, 2026NCT05617885studyFirstPostDate: changed