Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 2 Interventional Ages 12 to 39

Treatment of high-grade glioma in young patients using olutasidenib and temozolomide

Official title: Phase 2 Study of Olutasidenib With Temozolomide as Maintenance Therapy in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients Newly Diagnosed With High-Grade Glioma (HGG), Including Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), Which Harbor IDH1 Mutations

Run by Rigel Pharmaceuticals · NCT06161974 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new combination of olutasidenib and temozolomide can help young patients with high-grade gliomas that have a specific mutation feel better after their radiotherapy.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages12 Years to 39 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorRigel Pharmaceuticals
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsbevacizumab, radiation
Locations20 sites (Aurora, Colorado and 19 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 1, 2025
Main results expectedJune 2029
Study endsJune 2035
Registry record updatedSeptember 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06161974 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are pediatric and young adult patients aged 12 to 39 with newly diagnosed IDH1-mutant high-grade gliomas.

Probably not a fit

Patients with high-grade gliomas that do not harbor the IDH1 mutation may not benefit from this treatment.

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

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of olutasidenib combined with temozolomide in treating pediatric and young adult patients diagnosed with high-grade gliomas that have an IDH1 mutation. It is a multicenter, international phase II study that focuses on patients who have completed radiotherapy. The trial aims to determine the optimal dosage of olutasidenib when used as maintenance therapy alongside temozolomide, assessing progression-free survival and other efficacy measures compared to historical controls. The study will also evaluate the safety profile and pharmacokinetics of the treatment regimen.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly prolong the lives of patients with IDH1-mutant high-grade gliomas.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using targeted therapies for gliomas, but this specific combination is novel and under investigation.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Criteria TarGeT-D study strata definitions

* Stratum A: Patients with localized, intracranial, non-pontine, and non-thalamic IDH 1 mutant Astrocytoma, CNS WHO Grade 3.
* Stratum B: Patients with localized, intracranial, non-pontine, and non-thalamic IDH 1 mutant Astrocytoma, CNS WHO Grade 4.
* Stratum C: Patients with IDH-1 mutant DIPG, primary thalamic and spinal cord IDH-1 mutant HGG.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Inclusion criteria already met to enroll on TarGeT-SCR (central molecular and histopathologic screening) based on:

   1.1) Age: patients must be ≥12 years and ≤39 years of age at the time of enrollment on TarGeT-SCR 1.2) Diagnosis:
   * Patients with a newly-diagnosed IDH1-mutant HGG including DIPG are eligible. All patients must have tumor tissue from diagnostic biopsy or resection, without exceptions. The diagnosis of HGG, including DIPG, must have been confirmed through TarGeT-SCR.
   * For the diagnosis of DIPG, patients must have a tumor with pontine epicenter and diffuse involvement of at least 2/3 of the pons, and histopathology consistent with diffuse WHO Grade 2-4 glioma.
   * All other HGG must be WHO Grade 3 or 4.

   1.3) Disease status: There are no disease status requirements for enrollment
   * Measurable disease is not required. Patients without measurable disease are eligible.
   * Primary spinal tumor: Patients with a primary spinal HGG are eligible.
   * Patient must not have metastatic disease.
2. Inclusion criteria for assignment to TarGeT-D, for all strata:

2.1 Presence of at Least One Relevant Actionable Somatic Mutation in IDH1 Gene, Detailed Here:

* R132H, R132C, R132S, R132G or R132L.
* Patients whose tumors harbor other alterations in addition to IDH1 mutation will potentially be eligible following consensus recommendation by the international multidisciplinary molecular screening committee.
* Patients with IDH2 mutations are not eligible.
* Patients with oligodendroglioma, IDH-mutant and 1p/19q-codeleted are not eligible.

2.2 Weight: Patients must weigh ≥35 Kg (77 lbs) at the time of enrollment on TarGeT-D.

2.3 Performance Level: Karnofsky ≥ 50% for patients \> 16 years of age and Lansky ≥ 50 for patients ≤ 16 years of age. Patients who are unable to walk because of paralysis, but who are up in a wheelchair, will be considered ambulatory for the purpose of assessing the performance score.

2.4 Prior Therapy 2.4.1 Surgery, radiation, and/or dexamethasone are permissible. Temozolomide administered concurrently with radiotherapy is permissible. Prior administration of bevacizumab is allowed, given at least 42-day washout period is completed prior to beginning treatment on TarGeT-D. No other prior anticancer therapy for HGG will be allowed.

2.4.2 Radiation therapy requirements: RT, delivered via photon or proton beam, must have been administered at a standard dose including 54 Gy in 30 fractions for DIPG, 55-59.4 Gy in 30-33 fractions for other HGG or 45-54 Gy for primary spinal cord HGG. Any variances in the radiotherapy dose within 10% of the standard doses outlined above will be discussed with the Study Chair to confirm eligibility prior to study enrollment.

2.4.3 Timing between diagnosis and start of RT: Patients must have started RT \< 42 calendar days of initial diagnosis defined as the date of diagnostic biopsy or resection; if a patient underwent two upfront surgeries (e.g., biopsy then resection or debulking), this is the date of the second surgery.

* Patients in pre-maintenance phase must enroll and start treatment no later than 21 calendar days post-completion of RT.
* Patients not in pre-maintenance phase must enroll and start treatment no later than 35 calendar days post-completion of RT.

2.5 Organ Function Requirements 2.5.1 Adequate Bone Marrow Function Defined as:

* Peripheral absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/mm3.
* Platelet count ≥ 100,000/mm3 (transfusion independent, defined as not receiving platelet transfusions for at least 7 days prior to enrollment).
* Hemoglobin \> 8 g/dL (may be transfused). 2.5.2 Adequate Renal Function Defined as
* Creatinine clearance or radioisotope GFR ≥ 70ml/min/1.73 m2 OR
* Maximum serum creatinine based on age/gender as follows: 10 to \< 13 yrs=1.2 mg/dL for males and females. 13 to \< 16 yrs=1.5 mg/dL for males and 1.4 mg/dL for females.

2.5.3 Adequate Liver Function Defined as:

* Total bilirubin must be ≤ 1.5 × institutional ULN.
* AST(SGOT)/ALT(SGPT) \< 3 × institutional ULN.
* Alkaline Phosphatase \< 3 × institutional ULN. 2.5.4 Adequate Neurologic Function Defined as:

  * Patients with seizure disorder may be enrolled if well-controlled on anticonvulsants that are not a strong inducer or inhibitor of CYP3A4/5.
  * Patients must be able to swallow oral medications to be eligible for study enrollment.

2.6. Informed consent: All patients and/or their parents or legally authorized representatives must sign a written informed consent. Assent, when appropriate, will be obtained according to institutional guidelines.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy or Breast-Feeding: Pregnant or breast-feeding women will not be entered on this study due to unknown potential risks of fetal and teratogenic adverse events as seen in animal studies. Pregnancy tests must be obtained in girls who are post-menarchal. Patients of childbearing or child fathering potential must agree to use one highly effective method of contraception while being treated on this study and for 3 months after completing therapy. A woman is considered of childbearing potential if she is fertile, following menarche and until becoming post-menopausal unless permanently sterile. A postmenopausal state is defined as no menses for 12 months without an alternative medical cause. A high follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level in the postmenopausal range may be used to confirm a post-menopausal state in women not using hormonal contraception or hormonal replacement therapy. However, in the absence of 12 months of amenorrhea, a single FSH measurement is insufficient. A man is considered fertile after puberty unless permanently sterile by bilateral orchidectomy. Male participants should refrain from sperm donation throughout the duration of treatment and for 3 months after completion of therapy.

   A highly effective contraception method is defined as one that results in a low failure rate (\<1% per year) when used consistently and correctly. The following are considered highly effective contraception methods:
   * Combined estrogen and progesterone containing hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation.
   * Progesterone-only hormonal contraception associated with inhibition of ovulation.
   * Intra Uterine Device (IUD).
   * Intra uterine hormone releasing system.
   * Bilateral tubal occlusion.
   * Vasectomized partner.
   * Sexual abstinence (avoiding heterosexual intercourse).
   * The following contraceptive measures are NOT considered effective:

     * Progesterone-only hormonal contraception (birth control pill) that that does NOT stop ovulation.
     * Male or female condom with or without spermicide.
     * Cap, diaphragm, or sponge with spermicide.
2. Using the following types of concomitant medications:

   * Corticosteroids: Patients receiving corticosteroids are eligible. The use of corticosteroids must be reported.
   * Investigational Drugs: Patients who are currently receiving another investigational drug are not eligible.
   * Anti-cancer Agents: Concurrent anti-cancer agents are not allowed with the exception of temozolomide given concurrently with RT and as protocol-instructed post RT maintenance therapy after enrollment on TarGeT-D.
   * Anticonvulsants: Patients who are receiving enzyme inducing anticonvulsants that are strong inducers of CYP3A4/5 are not eligible.
   * Strong CYP3A4/5 inducers: Patients who are receiving strong inducers of CYP3A4/5 are not eligible. Strong inducers of CYP3A4/5 should be avoided from 14 days prior to or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) enrollment to the end of the study.
   * Patients who are receiving medications known to prolong QTc interval are not eligible
   * Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft) should be used with caution but are not contraindicated.
3. Other Criteria

   * Infection: Patients who have an uncontrolled infection are not eligible.
   * Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, may not be able to comply with the safety monitoring requirements of the study are not eligible.
   * Patients with known clinically significant active malabsorption syndrome or other condition that could affect absorption are not eligible.
   * Patients with malignancy related to HIV or solid organ transplant: known history of HIV, HBV surface antigen positivity or positive HCV antibody are not eligible. Viral testing is not required unless clinically indicated in patients without a known history.
   * Patients with prior or ongoing clinically significant illness, medical or psychiatric condition, that, in the investigator's opinion, could affect the safety of the participant, or could impair the assessment of study results are not eligible.
   * Patients with any prior solid organ transplant are not eligible.
   * Patients with secondary/radiation-related HGG are not eligible.
   * Patients with metastatic/disseminated HGG who have received CSI are not eligible.

Where it's running

  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    Miami, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
  • Duke University Health System
    Durham, North Carolina, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
    Columbus, Ohio, United States
    Recruiting
  • Seattle Children's Hospital
    Seattle, Washington, United States
    Recruiting
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  • Sydney Children's Hospital
    Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Perth Children's Hospital
    Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
    Aurora, Colorado, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Children's National Medical Center
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Susan Chi
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Texas Children's Hospital
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Queensland Children's Hospital
    South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Not yet recruiting
  • The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Not yet recruiting
  • Montreal Children's Hospital
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hopp Children's Cancer Center at NCT Heidelberg (KiTZ)
    Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
    Not yet recruiting
  • Princess Máxima Center
    Utrecht, Netherlands
    Not yet recruiting
  • Starship Children's Hospital
    Auckland, Grafton, New Zealand
    Not yet recruiting
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital
    London, United Kingdom
    Not yet recruiting

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