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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of Valemetostat (DS-3201b) in Combination With Darolutamide in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

A Phase 1, Multicenter Trial Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Valemetostat (DS-3201) in Combination With Darolutamide in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

A Study of Valemetostat (DS-3201b) in Combination With Darolutamide in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) (NCT07244341) is a Phase 1 interventional studying Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, sponsored by Daiichi Sankyo. 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

This study will assess the safety and tolerability of valemetostat in combination with darolutamide in participants with Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC).

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

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 60 participants puts this in the typical range for a Phase 2-style efficacy study or a moderate Phase 3 trial in a focused Metastatic Castration-resistant 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)

Key Who May Qualify: The clinical site will screen for the full inclusion criteria per protocol. 1. Adult males ≥18 years of age at the time the ICF is signed (Please follow local regulatory requirements if the legal age of consent for trial participation is \>18 years old). 2. diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Cases exhibiting neuroendocrine differentiation are eligible for enrollment, except those with a diagnosis of pure small cell carcinoma, which is excluded. 3. Evidence of disease progression as per the PCWG3 modified RECIST v1.1 criteria. 4. Evidence of metastatic disease as confirmed by radiographic imaging (CT, MRI, or bone scan). 5. Ongoing androgen deprivation at time of enrollment. • For participants currently being treated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists or antagonists, therapy must have been initiated at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment and treatment must be continued throughout the trial. 6. Baseline PSA expression level of ≥2 ng/mL, according to a documented testing result. 7. Prior therapy with an Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPI). 8. ECOG PS of 0 or 1 assessed no more than 28 days prior to enrollment. 9. Is willing and able to provide adequate fresh or archival tumor samples with sufficient quantity and tissue quality. A mandatory newly obtained pretreatment biopsy is required, if not clinically contraindicated and at an acceptable risk as determined by the investigator. If newly obtained tissue samples are not possible to obtain, archival tissue obtained from a lesion not previously irradiated and collected after the most recent prior therapy is acceptable. ...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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Key Inclusion Criteria: The clinical site will screen for the full inclusion criteria per protocol. 1. Adult males ≥18 years of age at the time the ICF is signed (Please follow local regulatory requirements if the legal age of consent for trial participation is \>18 years old). 2. Histologically confirmed adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Cases exhibiting neuroendocrine differentiation are eligible for enrollment, except those with a diagnosis of pure small cell carcinoma, which is excluded. 3. Evidence of disease progression as per the PCWG3 modified RECIST v1.1 criteria. 4. Evidence of metastatic disease as confirmed by radiographic imaging (CT, MRI, or bone scan). 5. Ongoing androgen deprivation at time of enrollment. • For participants currently being treated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists or antagonists, therapy must have been initiated at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment and treatment must be continued throughout the trial. 6. Baseline PSA expression level of ≥2 ng/mL, according to a documented testing result. 7. Prior therapy with an Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPI). 8. ECOG PS of 0 or 1 assessed no more than 28 days prior to enrollment. 9. Is willing and able to provide adequate fresh or archival tumor samples with sufficient quantity and tissue quality. A mandatory newly obtained pretreatment biopsy is required, if not clinically contraindicated and at an acceptable risk as determined by the investigator. If newly obtained tissue samples are not possible to obtain, archival tissue obtained from a lesion not previously irradiated and collected after the most recent prior therapy is acceptable. 10. A male participant capable of producing sperm is eligible to participate if he agrees to the following during the intervention period and for at least the time needed to eliminate each trial intervention. The length of time required to continue contraception after the last dose for each trial intervention is 3 months. * Must not freeze or donate sperm starting at screening and throughout the Treatment Period, and for at least 3 months after the final trial intervention administration. Note: Preservation of sperm should be considered before enrollment in this trial. • Adhere to either of the following contraception methods: * True abstinence from penile-vaginal intercourse, when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the participant, OR * Uses a penile/external condom when having penile-vaginal intercourse with an NPOCBP, PLUS partner use of an additional contraceptive method, as a condom may break or leak Contraceptive use should be consistent with local regulations regarding the methods of contraception for those participating in clinical trials. If the contraception requirements in the local label for any trial interventions are more stringent than those above, the local label requirements are to be followed. Key Exclusion Criteria: The clinical site will screen for the full exclusion criteria per protocol. 1. Prior treatment with any epigenetic agents including but not limited to EZH1, EZH2, EZH1/2, or PRC2 inhibitors. 2. Has a super scan as seen in the baseline bone scan. A super scan is defined as an intense symmetric activity in the bones and diminished renal parenchymal activity on baseline bone scan, such that the presence of additional metastases in the future could not be evaluated. 3. Clinically active brain metastases, spinal cord compression, or leptomeningeal carcinomatosis, defined as untreated or symptomatic, or requiring therapy with steroids or anticonvulsants to control associated symptoms. 4. Uncontrolled or significant cardiovascular disease, 5. Prior malignancy, active within the previous 3 years except for locally curable cancers that have been apparently cured or successfully resected, such as basal or squamous cell carcinoma, superficial bladder cancer, carcinoma in situ of the stomach, or carcinoma in situ of the breast. 6. Has active or uncontrolled HBV infection. 7. Has active or uncontrolled HCV infection. 8. Has active or uncontrolled HIV infection.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Valemetostat

Dose Escalation Part: Valemetostat will be administered at escalating doses. Dose Expansion Part: Valemetostat will be administered at 2 or more dose levels.

DRUG

Darolutamide

Dose Escalation Part: Darolutamide will be administered at a standard dose. Dose Expansion Part: Darolutamide will be administered at a standard dose.

Locations (19)

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 California San Diego Moores Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, United States
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Cancer & Hematology Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Northwell Health Cancer Institute (START NY)
Lake Success, New York, United States
Carolina Urologic Research Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
NEXT Oncology
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Virginia Cancer Specialists (NEXT Virginia)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Medical College Of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Sun Yatsen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou, China
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center - Xuhui District
Shanghai, China
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai, China
Shanghai General Hospital
Shanghai, China
The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, China
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Dublin, Ireland
National Cancer Center Hospital East
Kashiwa-shi, Japan
Kobe City Med Cen Gen Hosp.
Kobe, Japan
Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR
Kōtoku, Japan
Toho University Sakura Medical Center
Sakura-shi, Japan

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07244341), the sponsor (Daiichi Sankyo), 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 NCT07244341 clinical trial studying?

This study will assess the safety and tolerability of valemetostat in combination with darolutamide in participants with Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07244341?

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 NCT07244341?

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 NCT07244341. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07244341. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.