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Testosterone cypionate

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Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |United Therapeutics Corporation|Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetAR
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment150

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Testosterone cypionate · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT04363164Sequential Testosterone and Enzalutamide Prevents Unfavorable ProgressionCastration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer
RECRUITING150 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Sequential Testosterone and Enzalutamide Prevents Unfavorable Progression
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Clinical or Radiographic Progression free survival
Up to 2 years

Time from the date of the randomization to the date of first documented radiological progression per RECIST 1.1 for soft tissue or PCWG3 for bone lesions, or clinical progression or death, whichever occurs first.

Secondary Endpoints

Safety of cyclical parenteral testosterone as assessed by the revised National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria
Up to 2 years
Prostate-Specific Antigen Response Rate
Up to 2 years
Objective Response Rate as Determined by RECIST
Up to 2 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm A: EnzalutamideEXPERIMENTALPatients randomized to Arm A will receive continuous therapy with standard dose Enzalutamide (160 mg oral daily).
Arm B: Sequential Testosterone and EnzalutamideEXPERIMENTALPatients in Arm B will receive intramuscular injection with testosterone cypionate (T) at a dose of 400 mg every 28 days x 2 (i.e. cycle 1). On Day 1 of cycle 2, patients will stop testosterone and begin enzalutamide 160 mg po q day for 56 days. Each cycle is 56 days. On Day 1 of cycle 3, patient will not take enzalutamide and will again receive injection of testosterone. Patients will continue to alternate one cycle of testosterone (2 injections) with one cycle of 56 days of enzalutamide.
Arm C: Variable Sequential Testosterone and EnzalutamideEXPERIMENTALPatients in Arm C will receive intramuscular injection with testosterone cypionate (T) at a dose of 400 mg every 28 days x 2 injections per cycle. Each cycle is 56 days. Patients with PSA progression will stop T injection and begin Enzalutamide. Patients on T with initial PSA decline will remain on high dose T for additional cycles of 2 injections until PSA progression occurs (≥25% increase in PSA from PSA nadir on current BAT cycle). These patients will then be started on Enzalutamide. Patients with PSA progression will stop Enzalutamide and will restart injections of T with 2 injections/cycle. Patients on enzalutamide with initial PSA decline after one 56-day cycle will continue on Enzalutamide until PSA progression occurs (≥25% increase in PSA from PSA nadir on current Enzalutamide cycle). These cycles of switching between T and Enza with onset of PSA progression will continue until clinical and/or radiographic progression occurs.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Testosterone cypionateDRUGDepo-Testosterone Injection, for intramuscular injection, contains testosterone cypionate which is the oil-soluble of the androgenic hormone testosterone. Testosterone cypionate is a white or creamy white crystalline powder, odorless or nearly so and stable in air. Depo-Testosterone Injection is available in two strengths, 100 mg/mL and 200 mg/mL testosterone cypionate.
EnzalutamideDRUGEnzalutamide is a white crystalline non-hygroscopic solid. It is practically insoluble in water. Enzalutamide is provided as liquid-filled soft gelatin capsules for oral administration. Each capsule contains 40 mg of enzalutamide as a solution in caprylocaproyl polyoxylglycerides. The inactive ingredients are caprylocaproyl polyoxylglycerides, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, gelatin, sorbitol sorbitan solution, glycerin, purified water, titanium dioxide, and black iron oxide.
Testosterone enanthateDRUGTestosterone Enanthate Injection, for intramuscular injection, contains testosterone enanthate which is the oil-soluble ester of the androgenic hormone testosterone. Enanthate Injection is available as a colorless to pale yellow solution. Each mL contains 200 mg testosterone enanthate in sesame oil with 5 mg chlorobutanol as a preservative.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 90 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Inclusion Criteria: 1. ECOG Performance status ≤2. 2. Age ≥18 years. 3. Histologically-confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate. 4. Treated with continuous androgen ablative therapy (either surgical castration or LHRH agonist/antagonist). 5. Documented castrate level of serum testosterone (\<50 ng/...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Testosterone cypionate

What is Testosterone cypionate used for in Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer?

Testosterone cypionate is being studied for the treatment of Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development as an investigational therapy. The drug is being evaluated in a randomized, controlled trial to assess its effects in this patient population.

Who makes Testosterone cypionate?

Testosterone cypionate is being developed by United Therapeutics Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol UTHR. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the drug for the treatment of Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer.

What phase is Testosterone cypionate in?

Testosterone cypionate is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug being studied for Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer. The drug has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities and is still undergoing clinical trials to determine its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is Testosterone cypionate in?

Testosterone cypionate is being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT04363164. This trial, titled 'Sequential Testosterone and Enzalutamide Prevents Unfavorable Progression', is currently recruiting participants in the United States. The study is randomized and controlled, with an estimated enrollment of 150 male patients aged 18 years and older.

Is Testosterone cypionate the same as testosterone?

Testosterone cypionate is a form of testosterone, specifically a prodrug of testosterone that is administered via injection. In the context of this clinical trial, it is being studied as a potential treatment for Castration Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer, where it may be used in a sequential regimen with enzalutamide.