New drug tuvusertib targets recurrent brain tumors in phase 2 trial

NCT ID NCT07417761

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests the drug tuvusertib in 56 adults with recurrent IDH-mutant astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor. Participants take tuvusertib daily for two weeks, then one week off. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve the number of patients whose cancer does not worsen after six months. The study includes two groups: those who cannot have surgery and those who can.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

tuvusertib

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new treatment option for people with recurrent IDH-mutant astrocytoma, potentially slowing tumor growth.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 56 participants. The drug may not work as hoped, and side effects are possible. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma)

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Hospital Clinic de Barcelona

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08036, Spain

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  • Hospital Clínico Universitario de Salamanca

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain

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  • Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia - INCLIVA

    RECRUITING

    Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal

    RECRUITING

    Madrid, Madrid, 28034, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Son Espases

    RECRUITING

    Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 07120, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, Barcelona, 08035, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves

    RECRUITING

    Granada, Granada, 18014, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío

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    Seville, Sevilla, 41013, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario de Cruces

    RECRUITING

    Barakaldo, Bizkaia, 48903, Spain

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  • Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

    RECRUITING

    Vigo, Pontevedra, 36312, Spain

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