Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Ages 12 and up

Safety and preliminary activity of BMS-986504 in unresectable MPNST

Official title: A Phase II Trial to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of BMS-986504 in Unresectable Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Patients With Homozygous MTAP Deletion

Run by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center · NCT07549022 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A new medicine called BMS-986504 is being tested to see if it is safe and may help people with unresectable malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, especially those whose tumors lack MTAP.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment17 (estimated)
SponsorCase Comprehensive Cancer Center
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 2026
Main results expectedApril 2028
Study endsJuly 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT07549022 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Candidates are people aged 12 or older with unresectable MPNST and confirmed homozygous MTAP deletion who have measurable disease and are ready for prior-therapy recovery.

Probably not a fit

Patients without MTAP loss, those without measurable disease, or those not meeting safety criteria may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study combines Phase 1 and Phase 2 to evaluate BMS-986504 in participants with unresectable MPNST. Eligibility requires confirmed MTAP deletion and measurable disease, with prior therapy completed to acceptable levels. The trial will assess safety and effectiveness using standard imaging to monitor tumor changes and track adverse effects over time. Children and adults aged 12 and older may enroll, with informed consent/assent obtained as appropriate. Locations are at a major cancer center in Cleveland, Ohio, led by Dr. Ankit Mangla.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience tumor control or slows of progression and gain information that could guide future therapies for MTAP-deleted MPNST.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research suggests MTAP-targeted strategies may be beneficial in MTAP-deleted tumors, but this specific therapy is investigational for MPNST.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female participants ≥ 12 years of age at the time of screening.
* Ability to understand and willingness to sign documentation of informed consent if ≥ 18 years of age or documentation of assent if 12-17 years of age.
* Pathohistological verification of MPNST.

  * Measurable disease (size of primary tumor and metastatic lesions can be trended by CT or MRI scans).
  * Unresectable (locally advanced or metastatic) disease.
* Confirmation of homozygous MTAP deletion by next generation sequencing
* Recovery from the adverse effects of prior therapy at the time of enrollment to baseline or ≤ Grade 1 (excluding alopecia, peripheral neuropathy, and parameters superseded by other eligibility criteria \[eg, hematology parameters\]). Note: Participants with prior endocrine adverse effects are permitted to enroll if they are stably maintained on appropriate replacement therapy and are asymptomatic.
* Recovery from the acute toxic effects (≤ grade 1 as defined by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v5.0) of all prior chemotherapy prior to the entering study (exceptions: alopecia, anorexia, mass pain).
* Normal marrow function and recovery of blood cell counts from any myelosuppressive chemotherapy prior to entering study:

  * Peripheral absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1500/mcL (microliter).
  * Hemoglobin ≥ 9 g/dL (packed red blood cell transfusion is not allowed up to 14 days prior to starting BMS-986504 treatment to meet eligibility).
  * Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mcL (microliter) (platelet transfusion is not allowed up to 14 days prior to starting BMS-986504 treatment to meet eligibility).
  * Adequate organ function, including:

    * Liver function:

      * Total bilirubin ≤ 1.5 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) for age, or ≤ 3 x ULN if associated with liver metastatic disease or Gilbert's disease).
      * ALT (alanine transaminase) and AST (aspartate aminotransferase) \< 3 x ULN for age, or \< 5 x ULN if associated with liver metastatic disease.
      * Serum albumin ≥ 2.0 g/dL.
      * PT (prothrombin time) and/or INR (International Normalized Ratio) ≤ 1.5 x ULN, or within therapeutic range if receiving anticoagulant therapy.
    * Renal function:

      * Creatinine \< 1.5 times institutional ULN for age.
* Performance status at time of screening:

  * ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 0-1 for participants ≥ 18 years old.
  * Lansky performance status (ages 12-15) or Karnofsky performance status (ages 16-17) ≥ 50.
* Individuals of childbearing potential (IOCBP) must practice effective contraception during the trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have been treated previously with a PRMT5 inhibitor.
* Participants who are unable to swallow tablets.
* History of gastrointestinal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, major gastric surgery or other gastrointestinal conditions (eg, uncontrolled nausea, vomiting, malabsorption syndrome) likely to alter absorption of study treatment or result in inability to swallow oral medications.
* Participants with active drug use.
* Any botanical preparation (e.g., herbal supplements or traditional Chinese medicines) intended to treat the disease under study received within 4 weeks prior to randomization. The concurrent use of any botanical preparation is not permitted while on study.
* Ongoing need for a medication known as a strong inhibitor or strong inducer of CYP3A4 and/or P-gp or a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) that cannot be switched to an alternative treatment prior to randomization.

Where it's running

  • University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
    Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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