XRP6258 is a novel taxane that has been shown to be active in patients with hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) who have failed or progressed after prior therapy with docetaxel (Taxotere) and prednisone, the standard first-line treatment for HRPC. CORT is conducting a study of XRP6258 plus prednisone versus standard mitoxantrone (Novantrone) and prednisone in HRPC patients who have failed prior Taxotere therapy.
The risks of XRP6258 are sensory neuropathy, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, low blood counts, fever, infection, allergic reaction, or hair loss. The risks of standard mitoxantrone therapy are fatigue, hair loss, low blood counts, fever, infection, mouth ulcers, or cardiac dysfunction.
For more information on our research studies, visit www.CORTPA.com, or speak with a Study Coordinator at 972-566-5588.
Tags: androgen independent prostate cancer, docetaxel, hormone refractory prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer, taxanes, Taxotere, XRP6258
