Clinical trial Recruiting at 94 sites Phase 3 Interventional

Treatment with ONC201 for patients with H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma after radiotherapy

Official title: ONC201 for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant Diffuse Glioma Following Completion of Radiotherapy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study

Run by Jazz Pharmaceuticals · NCT05580562 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if the drug ONC201 can help people with a specific type of brain tumor live longer and stay healthier after they finish their initial radiation treatment.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
SexAll
Enrollment510 (estimated)
SponsorJazz Pharmaceuticals
Industry-sponsored
Drugs / interventionsbevacizumab, radiation
Locations162 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 161 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 23, 2023
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsJune 2028
Registry record updatedApril 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT05580562 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals with newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma who have completed standard radiotherapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with other types of gliomas or those who have not undergone prior radiotherapy may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This Phase 3 clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of ONC201 in extending overall survival and progression-free survival in patients with newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma who have completed standard frontline radiotherapy. The study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, involving multiple international sites. Participants will be assigned to receive either ONC201, a placebo, or a combination of both following their radiotherapy treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with a specific type of aggressive brain tumor.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel for this specific mutation, similar studies targeting other glioma mutations have shown promising results.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Able to understand the study procedures and agree to participate in the study by providing written informed consent (by participant or legally authorized representative), and assent when applicable.
2. Body weight ≥ 10 kg at time of randomization.
3. Histologically diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma (new diagnosis). Detection of a missense K27M mutation in any histone H3-encoding gene detected by testing of tumor tissue (immunohistochemistry \[IHC\] or next-generation sequencing \[NGS\] in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments \[CLIA\]-certified or equivalent laboratory). \[Site to provide (as available): ≥ 11 unstained formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) slides from tumor tissue.\]
4. At least one, high-quality, contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain obtained prior to starting radiotherapy for submission to sponsor's imaging vendor for central read. For participants who had a surgical resection, this scan must be post-resection; for participants who did not have a resection, this scan may be pre- or post-biopsy.
5. At least one, high-quality, contrast-enhanced MRI of the brain obtained 2 to 6 weeks after completion of frontline radiotherapy. If unable to obtain contrast-enhanced imaging due to lack of venous access after multiple attempts, a patient may still be eligible after collection of a nonenhanced MRI of the brain. \[Site to also provide all available MRIs completed prior to initiating treatment with study intervention.\]
6. Received frontline radiotherapy

   1. Initiated radiotherapy within 12 weeks from the initial diagnosis of H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.
   2. Completed radiotherapy within 2 to 6 weeks prior to randomization
   3. Completed standard fractionated radiotherapy (eg. 54 to 60 Gy in 28 to 33 fractions given over approximately 6 weeks or hypofractionated radiotherapy (eg. 40 Gy in 15 fractions given over approximately 3 weeks).
7. Karnofsky Performance Status or Lansky Performance Status ≥ 70 at time of randomization.
8. Stable or decreasing dose of corticosteroids and anti-seizure medications for 7 days prior to randomization, if applicable. Stable steroid dose is defined as ≤ 2 mg/day increase (based on dexamethasone dose or equivalent dose of an alternative steroid).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Primary spinal tumor.
2. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), defined as tumors with a pontine epicenter and diffuse involvement of the pons.
3. Evidence of leptomeningeal spread of disease or cerebrospinal fluid dissemination.
4. Any known concurrent malignancy.
5. New lesion(s) outside of the radiation field.
6. Received whole-brain radiotherapy.
7. Received proton therapy for glioma.
8. Use of any of the following treatments within the specified time periods prior to randomization:

   1. Dordaviprone (ONC201) or ONC206 at any time.
   2. Systemic bevacizumab (includes biosimilars) at any time since the initial diagnosis of H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.
   3. Temozolomide within past 3 weeks.
   4. Tumor treating fields at any time.
   5. DRD2 antagonist within past 2 weeks.
   6. Any investigational therapy within past 4 weeks.
   7. Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors within 3 days.
   8. Strong CYP3A4 inducers (includes enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs) within 2 weeks.
9. Laboratory test results meeting any of the following parameters within 2 weeks prior to randomization:

   1. Absolute neutrophil count \< 1.0 × 109/L or platelets \< 75 × 109/L.
   2. Total bilirubin \> 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN) (participants with Gilbert's syndrome may be included with total bilirubin \> 1.5 × ULN if direct bilirubin is ≤ 1.5 × ULN).
   3. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 2.5 × ULN.
   4. Creatinine clearance ≤ 60 mL/min as calculated by the Cockcroft Gault equation (or estimated glomerular filtration rate \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2).
10. QTc \> 480 msec (based on mean from triplicate electrocardiograms) during screening.
11. Known hypersensitivity to any excipients used in the study intervention formulation.
12. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant while receiving study intervention or within 3 months after the last dose. Participants of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test within 72 hours prior to receiving the first dose of study intervention.
13. Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing or active infection requiring systemic therapy or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.
14. Any other condition (eg, medical, psychiatric, or social) that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with participant safety or the ability to complete the study according to the protocol.

Where it's running

  • FLENI Neurologia
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Recruiting
  • Sydney Children's Hospital
    Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal North Shore Hospital
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
    Herston, Queensland, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Royal Hobart Hospital
    Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI)
    Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
    Recruiting
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  • Perth Children's Hospital
    Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Medical University of Vienna - Adults
    Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting
  • Medical University of Vienna - Pediatrics
    Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting
  • Hospital do GRAACC
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Hcor Research Institute
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Instituto Do Cancer Do Estado De São Paulo
    São Paulo, Brazil
    Recruiting
  • Tom Baker Cancer Cetre
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Recruiting
  • BC Cancer - The Vancouver Center
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Children's & Women's Health Care of BC
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting
  • London Health Sciences Centre
    London, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Princess Margaret Hospital
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Hopital Notre Dame, Lachapelle
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting
  • Copenhagen University Hospital
    Copenhagen, Capital, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Aalborg Universitetshospital
    Aalborg, North Denmark, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • F345 H.C. Andersen's Children's Hospital
    Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Odense Universitetshospital
    Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • University Clinic Heidelberg
    Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
    Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Augsburg
    Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
    Recruiting
  • University Clinic Regensburg
    Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum der Johann-Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat
    Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Bonn
    Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Uniklinik Köln
    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Essen
    Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Klinikum Mannheim Universitätsklinikum gGmbH
    Manheim, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Universitätsklinikum Tübingen
    Tübingen, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Queen Mary Hospital
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Recruiting
  • Sheba Medical Center
    Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Soroka University Medical Centre
    Beersheba, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Rambam Medical Center
    Haifa, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center
    Jerusalem, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Rabin Medical Center
    Petah Tikva, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel
    Petah Tikvah, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale Bellaria
    Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Ospedale San Raffaele S.r.l.
    Milan, Lombardy, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Fondazione IRCCS Di Rilievo Nazionale Istituto Nazionale Neurologico Carlo Besta
    Milan, Lombardy, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Istituto Clinico Humanitas
    Rozzano, Lombardy, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Azienda Ospedaliera Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
    Turin, Piedmont, Italy
    Recruiting
  • Istituto Oncologico Veneto
    Padova, Veneto, Italy
    Recruiting
  • National Cancer Center Hospital
    Chūō, Japan
    Recruiting

+112 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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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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