New hope for brain tumor patients: targeted drug shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT03030066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase study tests a new drug called DS-1001b in 47 people with a specific type of brain tumor (glioma) that has an IDH1 gene mutation and has come back after standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it, while also looking for signs that it might shrink or control the tumor. Participants must have a confirmed IDH1 mutation and measurable disease, but cannot have severe brain pressure or other active cancers.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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47 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2017
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Has histologically confirmed glioma with an IDH1-R132 mutation 2. Has disease that has recurred or progressed following standard treatment including radiotherapy 3. Has measurable lesion(s) as per RANO criteria 4. Has Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 2 Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has significant symptoms of increased intracranial pressure 2. Has another active neoplasm 3. Has active infection requiring systemic treatment 4. Has a history of severe cardiac disease 5. Has had prior treatment with any inhibitor targeting mutant IDH1 6. Has had investigational drug treatment within 4 weeks prior to the first dose of study treatment 7. Is a pregnant or lactating female
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cancer Center Hospital
Tokyo, Japan
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