Prostate Cancer: Intermittent vs. Continuous Hormone Therapy

We are studying whether intermittent hormone therapy can maintain effectiveness and improve daily life for men with advanced prostate cancer. This trial compares it to continuous hormone therapy to see which is better for patients.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Abiraterone
Abiraterone is a medicine used to treat prostate cancer by lowering male hormones that can make the cancer grow.
Degarelix Accord
Degarelix Accord is a medicine used to treat advanced prostate cancer by quickly lowering male hormone levels.
Goserelin Endomedica
Goserelin Endomedica is a medicine that lowers sex hormone levels to treat prostate cancer and some women's reproductive conditions like endometriosis.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Abiraterone
Abiraterone is a substance that reduces testosterone production to help manage advanced prostate cancer.
Abiraterone Acetate
Abiraterone acetate is a substance that lowers the body's male hormones to slow the growth of prostate cancer.
Apalutamide
Apalutamide is a substance that blocks male hormone signals to slow the growth of prostate cancer.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Abaxan
Abibam®
Abinone

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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CHU Helora
Oncology
Fayt-lez-Manage, Belgium
Grand Hopital De Charleroi
Medical Oncology
Gilly, Belgium
UZ Leuven
Urology
Heverlee, Belgium

Sponsor: European Organisation For Research And Treatment Of Cancer
Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.