Testing JANX007 for advanced prostate cancer

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Multicenter Study of JANX007 in Subjects With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Phase 1 Interventional Janux Therapeutics · NCT05519449

This study is testing a new treatment called JANX007 combined with Darolutamide to see if it helps adults with advanced prostate cancer who haven't responded to other therapies.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment272 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 100 Years
SexMale
SponsorJanux Therapeutics Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsCAR-T
Locations35 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 34 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05519449 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a first-in-human, Phase 1, open-label, multicenter study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of JANX007 in adults diagnosed with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Participants will receive JANX007 and Darolutamide, with the study focusing on those who have previously undergone specific anti-androgen and taxane therapies. The trial aims to gather essential data on how well the treatment works and its effects on patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include males aged 18 and older with confirmed metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have progressed after prior anti-androgen and taxane therapies.

Not a fit: Patients who have not received prior anti-androgen therapies or those with early-stage prostate cancer may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients with advanced prostate cancer who have limited treatment choices.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise with similar approaches in treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male ≥18 years of age at the time of signing informed consent
* Histologically or cytologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate
* For Dose Escalation and Backfill: Having mCRPC that progressed after at least one novel anti-androgen therapy and at least one taxane containing regimen. Participants who have actively refused a taxane containing regimen or are medically unsuitable to receive taxane are eligible
* Adequate organ function
* For Monotherapy Expansion Part a: Have received ≤ 2 anti-androgen therapies in either the HSPC or CRPC setting and no more than 1 prior taxane regimen in the HSPC or CRPC setting. Participants who have actively refused a taxane regimen or are medically unsuitable to receive taxane are eligible.
* For Monotherapy Expansion Part b: Have received ≤ 2 anti-androgen therapies in either the HSPC or CRPC settings
* For Monotherapy Expansion Part d: Have received ≤ 1 anti-androgen therapy and a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor for mCRPC and have progressed following treatment with the PARP inhibitor
* For Combination Expansion: Have received ≤ 1 anti-androgen therapy other than darolutamide in the HSPC setting and ≤ 1 taxane in the mCRPC setting. Participants who have actively refused a taxane regimen or are medically unsuitable to receive taxane are eligible.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior solid organ transplant
* Prior treatment with PSMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapy or PSMA-CD3, PSMA-CD28 or other CD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibodies or radioligand therapy
* Clinically significant cardiovascular disease
* For Monotherapy Expansion Part a: Prior receipt of any treatment other than an ARPI or taxane in the mCRPC setting
* For Monotherapy Expansion Part b: Prior receipt of any treatment other than an anti-androgen therapy or prior receipt of a taxane containing regimen or more than 1 prior line of therapy for mCRPC
* For Monotherapy Part d: More than 1 prior line of therapy for mCRPC or prior receipt of any treatment other than an anti-androgen therapy and PARP inhibitor for mCRPC or prior receipt of a taxane in the mCRPC setting
* For Combination expansion: More than 1 prior line of therapy for mCRPC or prior receipt of any treatment other than a taxane for mCRPC or prior receipt of Darolutamide or prior receipt of a taxane for HSPC
* Active clinically significant infection (bacterial, viral, fungal, mycobacteria or other)
* Any medical condition or clinical laboratory abnormality likely to interfere with assessment of safety or efficacy of study treatment

Where this trial is running

Birmingham, Alabama and 34 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Prostate CancerMetastatic Castration-resistant Prostate CancerCastration Resistant Prostatic CancerCastration-resistant prostate cancer
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.