CDZR123A12107: Phase 1b/2 tulmimetostat in metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    TulmiSTAR-01: A two-part, Phase 1I dose escalation and expansion followed by a randomized, open-label multicenter, Phase II2 study to assess the safety and efficacy of the combination of tulmimetostat (DZR123) and JSB462 (luxdegalutamide) vs standard of care in patients with progressive metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer

  • IRAS ID

    1012374

  • Contact name

    Ilke Cadosch

  • Contact email

    ILKE.CADOSCH@novartis.com

  • Sponsor organisation

    Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited

  • Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

    NCT07206056

  • Research summary

    This study is testing two new drugs—DZR123 (tulmimetostat) and JSB462—used together to treat men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread (called progressive metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, or mCRPC).

    The study has three parts:

    Part 1a: Find the safest and most effective dose of the drug combination.

    Part 1b: See how well the chosen dose lowers PSA levels (a marker of prostate cancer) after 6 months.

    Part 2: Compare the drug combo to standard treatment to see which works better.

    DZR123 blocks proteins (EZH1 and EZH2) that help cancer grow. JSB462 blocks the androgen receptor, which also fuels cancer growth. Both drugs are taken as tablets once a day.

    About 188 men aged 18+ will join. To qualify, participants must have mCRPC that has worsened after treatment, low testosterone, and good overall health. They must have taken certain prostate cancer drugs before and be willing to continue hormone therapy. People with serious health issues, brain cancer, or liver problems cannot join.

    Participants will be monitored for side effects, how their cancer responds, and how long they live after treatment. Researchers will also study how the drugs move through the body and how long their effects last.
    Follow-up includes health checks for up to 5 years after treatment ends. While these drugs may offer new hope, unknown risks are possible. Doctors will closely watch participants for any problems.

  • REC name

    South Central - Oxford B Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    25/SC/0391

  • Date of REC Opinion

    15 Jan 2026

  • REC opinion

    Further Information Favourable Opinion