🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-12-17

Study of TGF-β Receptor Inhibitor Galunisertib (LY2157299) and Enzalutamide in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer (NCT02452008)

Overcoming Drug Resistance in Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer With Novel Combination of TGF-β Receptor Inhibitor LY2157299 and Enzalutamide: a Randomized Multi-site Phase II Study

🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The primary objective of this study is to compare the progression free survival (PFS) of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with enzalutamide in combination with LY2157299 (Arm 1) versus enzalutamide alone (Arm 2).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia

Age range: 18 Years to 100 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia
  • Northwestern University — Chicago, Illinois
  • University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
  • Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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