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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

SIGMA (Safusidenib in IDH1 Mutant Glioma Maintenance)

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Safusidenib Erbumine in Participants With Isocitrate Dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1)-Mutant Glioma

SIGMA (Safusidenib in IDH1 Mutant Glioma Maintenance) (NCT05303519) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Glioma and Astrocytoma, Grade IV, sponsored by Nuvation Bio Inc.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is a 3-part study. The purpose of Part 1 of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics of safusidenib in participants with recurrent/progressive IDH1-mutant World Health Organization (WHO) Grade 2 or Grade 3 glioma. The purpose of Part 2 will be to evaluate the efficacy of maintenance safusidenib treatment versus placebo in IDH1-mutant Grade 2 or Grade 3 astrocytoma with high-risk features or IDH1-mutant Grade 4 astrocytoma, following standard-of-care radiation or chemoradiation and adjuvant temozolomide. Part 2 will be randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. The purpose of Part 3 will be to evaluate the efficacy of safusidenib in participants with residual or recurrent IDH1-mutant Grade 3 oligodendroglioma who have received surgery as their only treatment. Part 3 will be an open-label single-arm cohort and will enroll participants concurrently with Part 2.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Glioma, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 365 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 1: 1. Patient must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the willing to sign a consent form form (ICF). 2. Patient must have diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) recurrent or progressive WHO Grade 2 glioma or Grade 3 glioma with IDH1 R132H or R132C mutation confirmed by immunohistochemistry or molecular genetic testing. 3. The IDH mutation, and other applicable gene/molecular alterations (see Table 10-2) are determined by a validated assay as performed in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified/College of American Pathologists (CAP)-accredited or locally equivalent clinical laboratories. Prior clinical pathology report fulfilling the diagnosis criteria prior to screening with tumor samples collected is acceptable for patient enrollment in both Part 1 and Part 2. 4. Patient has received no more than 2 prior therapies for disease recurrence/progression. 5. Patient has disease recurrence or progression or cannot tolerate the most recent therapy. 6. Patient must have a measurable lesion(s) as per the RANO-HGG criteria for primarily enhancing lesions or RANO-LGG criteria for primarily non-enhancing lesions. The lesion (s) must be visible on 2 or more axial slices and have perpendicular diameters of at least 10 × 10 mm. The definition of primarily enhancing lesions or primarily non-enhancing lesions is referred to Section 8.3.1. Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 2 and 3: 1. Must be ≥18 years old at the time of signing the ICF. 2. Must agree to submit sufficient tumor tissue for retrospective biomarker and histological analyses. This requirement may be waived in rare circumstances with approval by the Sponsor. 3. Has adequate hematologic and organ function Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 2: 1. Diagnosis of diagnosed by tissue sample (biopsy-confirmed) IDH1-mutant Grade 2, Grade 3 with high risk features or Grade 4 astrocytoma, per WHO 2021 classification and Investigator Assessment. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 1: 1. Patient must be ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF). 2. Patient must have histologically confirmed recurrent or progressive WHO Grade 2 glioma or Grade 3 glioma with IDH1 R132H or R132C mutation confirmed by immunohistochemistry or molecular genetic testing. 3. The IDH mutation, and other applicable gene/molecular alterations (see Table 10-2) are determined by a validated assay as performed in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-certified/College of American Pathologists (CAP)-accredited or locally equivalent clinical laboratories. Prior clinical pathology report fulfilling the diagnosis criteria prior to screening with tumor samples collected is acceptable for patient enrollment in both Part 1 and Part 2. 4. Patient has received no more than 2 prior therapies for disease recurrence/progression. 5. Patient has disease recurrence or progression or cannot tolerate the most recent therapy. 6. Patient must have a measurable lesion(s) as per the RANO-HGG criteria for primarily enhancing lesions or RANO-LGG criteria for primarily non-enhancing lesions. The lesion (s) must be visible on 2 or more axial slices and have perpendicular diameters of at least 10 × 10 mm. The definition of primarily enhancing lesions or primarily non-enhancing lesions is referred to Section 8.3.1. Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 2 and 3: 1. Must be ≥18 years old at the time of signing the ICF. 2. Must agree to submit sufficient tumor tissue for retrospective biomarker and histological analyses. This requirement may be waived in rare circumstances with approval by the Sponsor. 3. Has adequate hematologic and organ function Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 2: 1. Diagnosis of histologically confirmed IDH1-mutant Grade 2, Grade 3 with high risk features or Grade 4 astrocytoma, per WHO 2021 classification and Investigator Assessment. 2. Have an IDH1 mutation (R132H/C/G/S/L) based on IHC (R132H only), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), or next-generation sequencing (NGS). CDKN2A/B status and at least 1 of the following must be confirmed: absence of 1p19q co-deletion by fluorescence in situ hybridization, array comparative genomic hybridization, or NGS; presence of an ATRX loss of function mutation by NGS; or loss of normal ATRX expression by IHC. A validated assay performed in a CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited (or local equivalent) clinical laboratory must be used for all of the aforementioned results. Documentation of biomarker status, including redacted molecular pathology and NGS reports, must be provided during Screening. 3. Must not have experienced tumor recurrence or progression between first day of radiotherapy and randomization by local assessment per RANO 2.0. 4. Participants must have completed radiation therapy with a minimum of 80% of planned treatment completed (with or without concurrent temozolomide) and between 6 and 12 cycles of adjuvant . Randomization must occur at least 28 days and not more than 75 days after the final dose of temozolomide. Key Inclusion Criteria for Part 3: 1. Have had at least 1 prior surgery for glioma (biopsy, sub-total resection, or gross total resection), with the most recent surgery having occurred at least 90 days and no longer than 5 years before the date of enrollment, have not had any other prior anticancer therapy, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and are not in need of immediate chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the opinion of the Investigator. 2. Have histologically confirmed Grade 3 IDH-mutant oligodendroglioma according to WHO 2021 criteria per local assessment. 3. Have residual or recurrent measurable disease per RANO 2.0 and confirmed by BICR, at the time of enrollment. 4. Have an IDH1 mutation (R132H/C/G/S/L). The presence of 1p19q co-deletion must also be confirmed. All results must be generated using a validated assay performed in a CLIA-certified/CAP-accredited (or local equivalent) clinical laboratory. Key Exclusion Criteria for Part 1: 1. Prior anti-cancer therapy, within the applicable periods shown below, before the start of the protocol treatment: 2. Systemic drug therapies: within 3 weeks (lomustine within 6 weeks) 3. Surgery: within 3 weeks 4. Radiation therapy: within 12 weeks 5. Investigational agents: within 5 half-lives for other investigational agents 6. Patient did receive the prior therapy targeted to IDH1 mutation.. 7. Known hypersensitivity to safusidenib or to any drug with similar chemical structure or to any other excipient present in the pharmaceutical form of safusidenib. Key Exclusion Criteria for Part 2 and 3: 1. Participants with prior or anticipated treatment with anti-angiogenic agents such as Avastin (bevacizumab), agents known to target IDH1 or IDH2, or investigational agents for glioma are excluded. 2. Have brainstem or spinal cord involvement either as primary location, site of multifocal involvement, or by significant tumor extension. 3. Significant functional or neurocognitive deficits, including uncontrolled seizures, that would preclude participation in protocol-defined study activities, as assessed by Investigator. 4. Evidence of diffuse leptomeningeal disease. 5. History of significant cardiac disease within 12 months prior to randomization (if applicable) or first dose of study drug (if randomization does not apply). 6. If taking corticosteroids, must be on a stable or decreasing dose for the 14 days prior to randomization (if applicable) or first dose of study drug (if randomization does not apply). 7. Participants with other malignancies must have received curative treatment and been disease-free for at least 3 years. Curatively resected skin cancer or curatively treated carcinoma in situ is allowed. 8. Have a condition that would interfere with, or increase the risk of, study participation. Key Exclusion Criteria for Part 2 1. Participants may not have received any anticancer treatments other than surgery, radiation, concurrent/adjuvant temozolomide, and tumor-treating fields. Tumor-treating fields must be discontinued prior to randomization. Key Exclusion Criteria for Part 3: 1\. Participants may not have received any prior anticancer therapy other than surgery (biopsy, sub-total, or gross total resection) for treatment of glioma, including radiotherapy.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

safusidenib

safusidenib administered continuously as dosed single agent orally on Days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle. Subjects may continue treatment with agent safusidenib until disease progression or development of other unacceptable toxicity.

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo administered continuously as dosed single agent orally on Days 1 to 28 of a 28-day cycle. Subjects may continue treatment with placebo until disease progression or another reason for discontinuation occurs.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Mayo Clinic - Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, California, United States
Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States
University of California
San Francisco, California, United States
University of Colorado Health Cancer Care
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
University of Florida Health
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Mayo Clinic - Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
University of Miami Health
Miami, Florida, United States
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Orlando, Florida, United States
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, United States
Rutgers Cancer Institute
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05303519), the sponsor (Nuvation Bio Inc.), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT05303519 clinical trial studying?

This is a 3-part study. The purpose of Part 1 of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics of safusidenib in participants with recurrent/progressive IDH1-mutant World Health Organization (WHO) Grade 2 or Grade 3 glioma. The purpose of Part 2 will be to evaluate the efficacy of maintenance safusidenib treatment versus placebo in IDH1-mutant Grade 2 or Grade 3 astrocytoma with high-risk features or IDH1-mutant Grade 4 astrocytoma, following standard-of-care radiation or chemoradiation and adjuvant temozolomide. Part 2 will be randomized, double-blin… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT05303519?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT05303519?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT05303519. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05303519. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.