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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Clinical TrialJul 14, 2026, 04:07 PM

Oric Pharma Initiates Phase 3 Himalayas-1 Trial for mCRPC

AI Summary

Oric Pharmaceuticals initiated the global Phase 3 Himalayas-1 registrational trial for rinzimetostat in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients previously treated with abiraterone. The company also announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Bayer, where Bayer will provide darolutamide for the trial at no cost. The Himalayas-1 trial is expected to enroll approximately 600 patients across 25 countries, with radiographic progression-free survival as the primary endpoint. Oric retains full global development and commercial rights to rinzimetostat.

Key Highlights

  • Initiated global Phase 3 Himalayas-1 trial for rinzimetostat in mCRPC.
  • Trial targets metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients.
  • Entered collaboration with Bayer for darolutamide supply for the trial.
  • Bayer will provide NUBEQA (darolutamide) at no cost for the trial.
  • ORIC retains full global development and commercial rights to rinzimetostat.
  • Himalayas-1 trial to enroll approximately 600 patients across 25 countries.
  • Primary endpoint is radiographic progression-free survival.