New treatment for metastatic prostate cancer using ifinatamab deruxtecan
Official title: A Phase 3, Open-label Study of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Versus Docetaxel in Participants With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) (IDeate-Prostate01)
Run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · NCT06925737 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new treatment called ifinatamab deruxtecan to see if it helps men with advanced prostate cancer live longer and feel better compared to standard chemotherapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 1440 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | trastuzumab, chemotherapy, radiation, ifinatamab |
| Locations | 303 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 302 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 13, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 26, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 6, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06925737 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are men diagnosed with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have progressed on androgen deprivation therapy and have received prior treatment with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of interstitial lung disease or significant cardiovascular issues, as well as those who have previously received taxane-based chemotherapy for mCRPC, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical study investigates the effectiveness of ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in treating patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Participants will receive I-DXd and their outcomes will be compared to those receiving standard chemotherapy. The primary goal is to determine if I-DXd can improve overall survival and delay cancer progression compared to traditional treatments. The study aims to provide insights into a novel therapeutic approach for a challenging cancer type.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival rates and quality of life for patients with advanced prostate cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise with similar targeted therapies in prostate cancer, indicating potential for success with this novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has histologically- or cytologically-confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate without small cell histology * Has prostate cancer progression while on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (or post bilateral orchiectomy) within 6 months prior to Screening * Has current evidence of distant metastatic disease (M1 disease) documented by either bone lesions on bone scan and/or soft tissue disease by computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) * Has received prior treatment with 1 or 2 androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) and progressed during or after at least 8 weeks of treatment * Has provided tumor tissue from a core or excisional biopsy from soft tissue not previously irradiated and obtained after disease progression on the most recent prior therapy * Has recovered from adverse events (AEs) due to previous anticancer therapies Exclusion Criteria: The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Is unable to swallow tablets/capsules * Has any of the following indicators of interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis: 1. Has any history of ILD/pneumonitis that required steroid use, except for a history of radiation pneumonitis that did not require steroids 2. Has current ILD/pneumonitis 3. Has a clinical or radiographic suspicion of ILD for which the diagnosis of ILD cannot be ruled out * Has clinically severe pulmonary compromise resulting from intercurrent pulmonary illnesses * Has uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease * Has received prior treatment with a taxane-based chemotherapy agent for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) * Has had prior discontinuation of an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) that consists of an exatecan derivative (eg, trastuzumab deruxtecan) due to treatment-related toxicities * Has a "superscan" bone scan
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona - Phoenix ( Site 0044)
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
Community Cancer Institute ( Site 0081)
Clovis, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0049)
Duarte, California, United States Recruiting -
City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center ( Site 0059)
Irvine, California, United States Recruiting -
Moores Cancer Center ( Site 0010)
La Jolla, California, United States Recruiting -
Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System ( Site 0058)
Long Beach, California, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ( Site 0068)
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
UCLA Hematology/Oncology - Santa Monica ( Site 0002)
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
University of California, Irvine (UCI) Health - UC Irvine Medical Center ( Site 0006)
Orange, California, United States Recruiting -
Stanford Cancer Center ( Site 0046)
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting -
Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Affairs Medical Center ( Site 0053)
Aurora, Colorado, United States Recruiting -
Yale-New Haven Hospital-Yale Cancer Center ( Site 0050)
New Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System ( Site 0062)
West Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting -
Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center ( Site 0056)
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting -
Clermont Oncology Center ( Site 0087)
Clermont, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic in Florida-Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0077)
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Mid Florida Hematology and Oncology Center ( Site 0086)
Orange City, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Emory University School of Medicine- Grady Campus ( Site 0103)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University ( Site 0003)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Rush University Medical Center-Hematology and Oncology ( Site 0028)
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
University of Illinois at Chicago-University of Illinois Cancer Center ( Site 0063)
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center ( Site 0048)
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Recruiting -
Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0021)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting -
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ( Site 0043)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
Dana Farber Cancer Institute ( Site 0012)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting -
University of Michigan ( Site 0005)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Henry Ford Hospital ( Site 0035)
Detroit, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Michigan ( Site 0015)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Recruiting -
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota-Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0078)
Rochester, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
HealthPartners Cancer Research Center-HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center ( Site 0032)
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital ( Site 0052)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Recruiting -
St. Vincent Frontier Cancer Center-Research ( Site 0037)
Billings, Montana, United States Recruiting -
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada ( Site 0082)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Recruiting -
John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center ( Site 0016)
Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Recruiting -
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center ( Site 0022)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Recruiting -
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ( Site 0009)
New York, New York, United States Recruiting -
Great Lakes Cancer Care ( Site 0047)
Williamsville, New York, United States Recruiting -
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University Comprehensive C ( Site 0061)
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting -
VA Portland Health Care System ( Site 0038)
Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting -
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine ( Site 0067)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Abramson Cancer Center - Penn Medicine ( Site 0079)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting -
Memphis VA Medical Center ( Site 0072)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
SCRI Oncology Partners ( Site 0074)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Henry-Joyce Cancer Clinic ( Site 0042)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Parkland Health & Hospital System ( Site 0069)
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
UT Southwestern Medical Center ( Site 0039)
Dallas, Texas, United States Recruiting -
University of Texas-MD Anderson Cancer Center ( Site 0055)
Houston, Texas, United States Recruiting -
VA Puget Sound Health Care System ( Site 0054)
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ( Site 0060)
Seattle, Washington, United States Recruiting -
University Hospital and UW Health Clinics ( Site 0065)
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting
+253 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Toll Free Number
- Email: Trialsites@msd.com
- Phone: 1-888-577-8839
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.