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Isabel Arrillaga-Romany1, Andrew Lassman2, Susan L McGovern3
1Mass General Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Background:
H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma primarily affects children and young adults, is associated with a poor prognosis, and no effective systemic therapy is currently available. ONC201 (dordaviprone) has previously demonstrated efficacy in patients with recurrent disease. This phase 3 trial evaluates ONC201 in patients with newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant glioma.
Methods:
ACTION (NCT05580562) is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, international phase 3 study of ONC201 in newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma. Patients who have completed standard frontline radiotherapy are randomized 1:1:1 to receive placebo, once-weekly dordaviprone, or twice-weekly dordaviprone on 2 consecutive days. Primary efficacy endpoints are overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS); PFS is assessed by response assessment in neuro-oncology high-grade glioma criteria (RANO-HGG) by blind independent central review. Secondary objectives include safety, additional efficacy endpoints, clinical benefit, and quality of life. Eligible patients have histologically confirmed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma, a Karnofsky/Lansky performance status ≥70, and completed first-line radiotherapy. Eligibility is not restricted by age; however, patients must be ≥10 kg at time of randomization. Patients with a primary spinal tumor, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, leptomeningeal disease, or cerebrospinal fluid dissemination are not eligible. ACTION is currently enrolling in multiple international sites.
Insights
This phase 3 trial investigates ONC201 for newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant glioma, a rare childhood cancer lacking effective treatments. The study aims to determine if ONC201 improves overall survival and progression-free survival in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Pediatric oncology
- Translational oncology
Background:
- H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma is an aggressive brain tumor primarily affecting young individuals.
- Current treatment options for newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant glioma are limited, with a poor prognosis.
- ONC201 has shown prior efficacy in recurrent disease settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ONC201 (dordaviprone) in patients with newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.
- To assess the impact of ONC201 on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS).
Main Methods:
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, international phase 3 trial (ACTION; NCT05580562).
- Patients randomized 1:1:1 to placebo, once-weekly ONC201, or twice-weekly ONC201 after frontline radiotherapy.
- Primary endpoints: OS and PFS assessed by Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology High-Grade Glioma (RANO-HGG) criteria.
Main Results:
- The study is currently enrolling patients internationally.
- Primary efficacy endpoints (OS and PFS) are yet to be determined.
Conclusions:
- The ACTION trial will provide critical data on the efficacy and safety of ONC201 for newly diagnosed H3 K27M-mutant glioma.
- Results are anticipated to inform future treatment strategies for this challenging pediatric brain tumor.
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