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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Relacorilant Versus Placebo for Patients With High-risk Localized Prostate Cancer

A Randomized Phase II Trial of Neoadjuvant Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Relacorilant Versus Placebo for Patients With High-risk Localized Prostate Cancer

A Study of Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Relacorilant Versus Placebo for Patients With High-risk Localized Prostate Cancer (NCT05726292) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Prostate Cancer and Prostate Adenocarcinoma, sponsored by University of Chicago. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

Researchers conducting this study hope to learn about the safety and effectiveness of combining two study drugs, relacorilant and enzalutamide, plus androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), also known as hormone therapy. This study is for individuals who have been diagnosed with advanced, high-risk prostate cancer and standard therapies available to treat your disease have not been effective. Participation in this research will last about 3 years and 9 months.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Prostate Cancer and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

Target enrollment of 90 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Prostate Cancer subpopulation. At this scale, the study has enough statistical power to detect a clear treatment effect but is not the largest cohort in the field.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) prostatic adenocarcinoma without primary small cell histology 2. Localized disease: - Surgical resectability must be documented prior to enrollment - No evidence of distant metastatic disease on abdominopelvic imaging, bone imaging - Enlarged lymph nodes below the iliac bifurcation (clinical stage N1) is allowed - Either cross-sectional abdominopelvic imaging + technetium bone scan or PSMA PET imaging will be acceptable to rule out distant metastatic disease 3. High or very high-risk disease (https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician\_gls/pdf/prostate.pdf) as defined by having one or more of the following: - Clinical T3a or higher - Histologic Grade Group 4 or 5 - PSA \>20 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status ≤ 1 (Appendix A) 5. Total serum testosterone 100 ng/dL 6. Patients must have normal hepatic function as defined below: - Total bilirubin \<1.5 X the upper limit of normal (note that in subjects with Gilbert's syndrome, if total bilirubin is \>1.5 X ULN, measure direct and indirect bilirubin. If direct bilirubin is ≤1.5 X ULN, the subject may be eligible) - AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) \<2.5 X institutional upper limit of normal - Albumin 3.0 g/dL 7. Patients must have normal bone marrow function as defined below: - Platelet count (plt) 100,000 /L - Hemoglobin (Hgb) 10 g/dL - Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1500 8. Patients must have adequate renal function as defined below: • glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 30 mL/min 9. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written willing to sign a consent form document. 10. Patients with active diabetes mellitus on glucose lowering medications are eligible provided they agree to and are able to self-monitor daily blood glucose levels due to potential risk of lowering glucose levels on relacorilant. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed prostatic adenocarcinoma without primary small cell histology 2. Localized disease: * Surgical resectability must be documented prior to enrollment * No evidence of distant metastatic disease on abdominopelvic imaging, bone imaging * Enlarged lymph nodes below the iliac bifurcation (clinical stage N1) is allowed * Either cross-sectional abdominopelvic imaging + technetium bone scan or PSMA PET imaging will be acceptable to rule out distant metastatic disease 3. High or very high-risk disease (https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician\_gls/pdf/prostate.pdf) as defined by having one or more of the following: * Clinical T3a or higher * Histologic Grade Group 4 or 5 * PSA \>20 4. Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status ≤ 1 (Appendix A) 5. Total serum testosterone 100 ng/dL 6. Patients must have normal hepatic function as defined below: * Total bilirubin \<1.5 X the upper limit of normal (note that in subjects with Gilbert's syndrome, if total bilirubin is \>1.5 X ULN, measure direct and indirect bilirubin. If direct bilirubin is ≤1.5 X ULN, the subject may be eligible) * AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) \<2.5 X institutional upper limit of normal * Albumin 3.0 g/dL 7. Patients must have normal bone marrow function as defined below: * Platelet count (plt) 100,000 /L * Hemoglobin (Hgb) 10 g/dL * Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1500 8. Patients must have adequate renal function as defined below: • glomerular filtration rate (GFR) 30 mL/min 9. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. 10. Patients with active diabetes mellitus on glucose lowering medications are eligible provided they agree to and are able to self-monitor daily blood glucose levels due to potential risk of lowering glucose levels on relacorilant. 11. Male patient and his female partner who is of childbearing potential must use 2 acceptable methods of birth control (one of which must include a condom as a barrier method of contraception) starting at screening and continuing throughout the study period and for 3 months after final study drug administration. Two acceptable methods of birth control thus include the following: * Condom (barrier method of contraception) AND * One of the following is required: 1. Established use of oral, injected or implanted hormonal method of contraception by the female partner; 2. Placement of an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS) by the female partner; 3. Additional barrier method: Occlusive cap (diaphragm or cervical/vault caps) with spermicidal foam/gel/film/cream/suppository by the female partner; 4. Tubal ligation in the female partner; 5. Vasectomy or other procedure resulting in infertility (e.g., bilateral orchiectomy), for more than 6 months. 3.2 Exclusion Criteria 1. Therapy with ANY hormonal therapy for prostate cancer (prior 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for benign prostate disease is allowed but must be discontinued prior to study initiation). 2. Inability to swallow capsules or known gastrointestinal malabsorption. 3. History of other malignancies, with the exception of: adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer, adequately treated superficial bladder cancer, stage 1 or 2 malignancies that are without evidence of disease, or other cancers curatively treated with no evidence of disease for \> 5 years from enrollment. 4. Blood pressure that is not controlled despite \> 2 oral agents (SBP \>160 and DBP \>90 documented during the screening period with no subsequent blood pressure readings \>160/100). 5. History of seizure disorder or active use of anticonvulsants. Medications used to treat neuropathic pain such as gabapentin or pregabalin are allowed. 6. Serious inter-current infections or non-malignant medical illnesses that are uncontrolled. 7. Active psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with protocol requirements. 8. New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II, class III, or IV congestive heart failure (any symptomatic heart failure). 9. Concurrent therapy with strong inhibitors of Cytochrome P450 3A4 or CYP2C8 due to concerning possible drug-drug interactions. 10. Concurrent therapy with strong inducers of Cytochrome P450 3A4 due to concerning possible drug-drug interactions. 11. Presence of concurrent medical conditions requiring systemic glucocorticoids for immunosuppression (e.g. autoimmune diseases, organ transplantation) that is active and has required glucocorticoids in the last 6 months.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Relacorilant

Relacorilant is an antiglucocorticoid which is under development by Corcept Therapeutics for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome. It is being used in this study as an experimental drug combined with other treatments for prostate cancer.

DRUG

Enzalutamide

Enzalutamide, sold under the brand name Xtandi, is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen medication which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

OTHER

Placebo (Sugar Pill)

This would be a sugar pill consisting of 2 softgels. This is not an experimental drug or treatment.

OTHER

Androgen Deprivation Therapy

All participants in this study, who meet the requirements to participate, will get Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT; a form of hormone therapy) continuously before their radical prostatectomy surgery. As part of this study, ADT consists of one injection every 1-3 months. In this study, ADT is a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists or antagonist; the choice of which brand of ADT to use is up to your treating physician. GnRH agonists and antagonists are drugs that lower the production of androgens (male hormones) in your body. Prostate cancer cells usually require androgens, such as testosterone, to grow. Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) has been approved by United Stated Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) to treat patients with prostate cancer but is not approved to treat patients prior to prostatectomy.

PROCEDURE

Radical Prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove the entire prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes to treat men with localized prostate cancer.

Locations (2)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05726292), the sponsor (University of Chicago), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05726292 clinical trial studying?

Researchers conducting this study hope to learn about the safety and effectiveness of combining two study drugs, relacorilant and enzalutamide, plus androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), also known as hormone therapy. This study is for individuals who have been diagnosed with advanced, high-risk prostate cancer and standard therapies available to treat your disease have not been effective. Participation in this research will last about 3 years and 9 months. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05726292?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05726292?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05726292. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05726292. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.