Phase III Trial Comparing Orteronel (TAK-700) Plus Prednisone Against Placebo Plus Prednisone Fails

Reporting both negative clinical trial results is as important as reporting positive results. However, pharmaceutical companies often bury negative results. Fortunately (actually unfortunately because there were negative results) a Phase III, randomized, double-blind, multicenter trial comparing orteronel (TAK-700) plus prednisone with placebo plus prednisone in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that has progressed [...]

TAK-700 Fails to Offer A Survival Extension

Much of my reporting about ASCO 2014 has included only positive studies, but there is always a share of studies and trials that do not prove to be of a direct positive  value to men with Advanced Prostate Cancer.  Today’s report includes one of these negative reports.  Remember, a negative report is as valuable as [...]