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ArticleESMO real world data and digital oncology2026

Real-world safety and efficacy of enzalutamide versus darolutamide in nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a multicenter retrospective study.

K Ishimoto, N Fujita, S Kato, Y Kawashima, M Shinohara, R Tabata, F Yoneyama, R Tanaka, T Oishi, H Miura and 9 more

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K IshimotoDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
N FujitaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
S KatoDepartment of Urology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Ageo, Japan.
Y KawashimaDepartment of Urology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Ageo, Japan.
M ShinoharaDepartment of Urology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Ageo, Japan.
R TabataDepartment of Urology, Sano Kosei General Hospital, Sano, Japan.
F YoneyamaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
R TanakaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
T OishiDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
H MiuraDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
K TogashiDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
K OkitaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
H HoriguchiDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
T TanakaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
D NoroDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
Y SuzukiDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
S SatoDepartment of Urology, Ageo Central General Hospital, Ageo, Japan.
C OhyamaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.
S HatakeyamaDepartment of Urology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: Although enzalutamide and darolutamide share a common mechanism of action targeting the androgen receptor pathway, they differ in their molecular structure and pharmacological properties, which may influence their efficacy and safety. However, real-world evidence directly comparing these agents in patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) remains limited. Materials and methods: In this multicenter retrospective study, data from 198 patients who received enzalutamide or darolutamide as their first androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (ARSI) during treatment of nmCRPC were analyzed. Adverse events (AEs) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) responses were compared. Progression of PSA and development of metastases were assessed using the Fine-Gray subdistribution hazards model, adjusting for death as a competing risk. Results: In the cohort, 94 (47%) patients received enzalutamide and 104 (53%) received darolutamide. Incidence rates of any-grade AEs and grade ≥3 AEs were similar between the two groups ( Conclusions: Enzalutamide and darolutamide had comparable safety and oncological outcomes in patients with nmCRPC. These findings support the use of either agent as an appropriate first ARSI treatment.

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darolutamideenzalutamidenonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate canceroncological outcomesafety

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PMCPMC13334819

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