Prednisone
Metastatic Neoplasm
Floatz Rating
BB67/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
Phase 3
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
64High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT06863272CT.gov A Clinical Study of Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Based Treatment Combinations or as Monotherapy to Treat Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) (MK-2400-01A/IDeate-Prostate02) | — | Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT05288166CT.gov A Study of Abemaciclib (LY2835219) With Abiraterone in Men With Prostate Cancer That Has Spread to Other Parts of the Body and is Expected to Respond to Hormonal Treatment (Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer) | — | Active Not Recruiting | — | — | — |
NCT03295565CT.gov Optimal Sequencing of Treatment Options for Poor Risk mCRPC Previously Treated With Docetaxel | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT01695005CT.gov A Study of LY3039478 in Participants With Advanced Cancer | — | Completed | — | — | — |
NCT00519285CT.gov Aflibercept in Combination With Docetaxel in Metastatic Androgen Independent Prostate Cancer | — | Completed | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
73High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Metastatic Neoplasm
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone (this asset) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P3 | BB · 67 |
| Oxaliplatin | Ruijin Hospital | P4 | BBB |
| Fluorouracilum | Ruijin Hospital | P4 | BBB |
| Irinotecan | Eli Lilly and Company | P4 | BBB |
| Dexasone | Janssen Research & Development, LLC | P2 | BBB |
| Atezolizumab | UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | P2/3 | BB |
| Ipilimumab | 7 Hills Pharma, LLC | P3 | BB |
| Trastuzumab | City of Hope Medical Center | P3 | BB |
| Capecitabine | University of Southern California | P3 | BB |
+41 more in the Metastatic Neoplasm cohort
Other indications for Prednisone
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-Cell Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | — | P3 | BBB · 74 |
| Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma | — | P4 | BBB · 74 |
| Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Not Otherwise Specified | — | P4 | BBB · 74 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Citation
Floatz Terminal. Prednisone in Metastatic Neoplasm. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/prednisone-metastatic-neoplasm-22853
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