Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Biological Medicine for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Eradication 2.0
Biological Medicine for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Eradication
Biological Medicine for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Eradication 2.0 (NCT05476939) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and Diffuse Midline Glioma, H3 K27M-Mutant, sponsored by Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.
About This Trial
The BIOMEDE 2.0 study is the second stage of the BIOMEDE multi-arm, multistage rolling programme (adaptive platform protocol). It is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, controlled phase-3 trial evaluating efficacy of ONC201 in comparison with everolimus (primary objective based on internal comparison) and subsequently to historical controls. Two treatment groups will be compared. A switch between treatment groups is allowed after confirmation of the disease progression (real-time central review blinded to the treatment arm allocation). Study treatment will be continued until centrally confirmed disease progression (either radiologically or histologically), unacceptable toxicity or consent withdrawal. The final conclusion of the trial will be successful for ONC201, if ONC201 is found significantly superior to everolimus in terms of centrally-reviewed PFS (Progression-free survival) from randomization (internal comparison) either overall, considering ND-DMG and DIPG-patients together, or in the subgroup of ND-DMG patients alone. In other cases, Everolimus will remain the standard arm unless it appears associated with an excess of toxicity compared to ONC201 which could then be discussed as a new standard.
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 Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine 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 433 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)
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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Treatments Being Tested
Everolimus
Tablets of 2.5 mg or 10 mg. The prescribed dose is 5 mg/m²/day, orally, once daily. Dose will be capped at 10 mg once daily.
ONC201
Capsules of 125mg. The prescribed dose is 375mg/m², orally, once daily at Day 1 and Day 2 of each week. Dose will be capped at 625 mg per dose.
Radiotherapy
All patients will be treated with 30 conventional single daily fractions of 1.8 Gy to a total of 54 Gy over a planned period of 6 weeks. Dose may be increased up to 60 Gy for adult patients with supratentorial ND-DMG. The clinical target volume will include all the areas of abnormality on T2/FLAIR sequences with a 1-cm margin. Radiotherapy will have to start within a maximum of 4 weeks for DIPG, up to 6 weeks for other DMG H3K28-altered (ND-DMG), after the biopsy or last surgery. The study medication will be started at Day 1 (+3 days max) of radiotherapy. Reirradiation is permitted only at disease progression according to local practice. In case of metastatic disease or intramedullary tumors, patients can be included in the study. In this situation, radiotherapy will have to start within a maximum of 4 weeks for DIPG, up to 6 weeks for other DMG H3K28-altered (ND-DMG), after the biopsy or last surgery while targeted treatment will start at the end of the irradiation.
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.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial
Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT05476939), the sponsor (Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris), 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 NCT05476939 clinical trial studying?
The BIOMEDE 2.0 study is the second stage of the BIOMEDE multi-arm, multistage rolling programme (adaptive platform protocol). It is a multicenter, randomized, open-label, controlled phase-3 trial evaluating efficacy of ONC201 in comparison with everolimus (primary objective based on internal comparison) and subsequently to historical controls. Two treatment groups will be compared. A switch between treatment groups is allowed after confirmation of the disease progression (real-time central review blinded to the treatment arm allocation). Study treatment will be continued until centrally con… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.
Who can participate in NCT05476939?
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 NCT05476939?
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 NCT05476939. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT05476939. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."
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Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.