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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

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.

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

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)

Eligibility criteria for the inclusion (registration) in BIOMEDE 2.0 study: - Diagnosis Criteria: - Diagnosis of DIPG (clinical and radiological). As biopsy is not standard for these tumors, an willing to sign a consent form is required for the necessary histological verification. \[Biopsy-part of BIOMEDE 2.0 trial\]. OR - Histological diagnosis of DIPG (i.e. H3K28M or EZHIP positive Diffuse Midline Glioma located in the pons) in case the tumor biopsy was performed before study entry. The diagnosis will be defined by 1/ diffuse glioma, 2/ H3K28M mutation or loss of H3K28 trimethylation together with EZHIP overexpression. In this situation, patient will sign the consent after the diagnosis to allow central review and biomarkers assessment thereafter. OR - Molecular diagnosis of DIPG (i.e. H3K28M) in case a liquid biopsy (CSF or blood) was performed before study entry, in a patient who could not undergo a tumor biopsy because it was too dangerous according to the patient's clinical condition. The diagnosis will be defined by 1/ DIPG, 2/ H3K28M mutation. In this situation, patient will sign the consent after the diagnosis to allow collection of the molecular report. OR - Non-DIPG diffuse midline gliomas (ND-DMG), H3K28M mutant or with H3K28 trimethylation loss together with EZHIP overexpression, will be eligible for the trial after biopsy or surgery. As biopsy and surgery is considered as standard practice for these locations, willing to sign a consent form for the biopsy will not be necessary. Patient will sign the consent after the diagnosis to allow central review and biomarkers assessment thereafter. OR ...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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Eligibility criteria for the inclusion (registration) in BIOMEDE 2.0 study: * Diagnosis Criteria: * Diagnosis of DIPG (clinical and radiological). As biopsy is not standard for these tumors, an informed consent is required for the necessary histological verification. \[Biopsy-part of BIOMEDE 2.0 trial\]. OR * Histological diagnosis of DIPG (i.e. H3K28M or EZHIP positive Diffuse Midline Glioma located in the pons) in case the tumor biopsy was performed before study entry. The diagnosis will be defined by 1/ diffuse glioma, 2/ H3K28M mutation or loss of H3K28 trimethylation together with EZHIP overexpression. In this situation, patient will sign the consent after the diagnosis to allow central review and biomarkers assessment thereafter. OR * Molecular diagnosis of DIPG (i.e. H3K28M) in case a liquid biopsy (CSF or blood) was performed before study entry, in a patient who could not undergo a tumor biopsy because it was too dangerous according to the patient's clinical condition. The diagnosis will be defined by 1/ DIPG, 2/ H3K28M mutation. In this situation, patient will sign the consent after the diagnosis to allow collection of the molecular report. OR * Non-DIPG diffuse midline gliomas (ND-DMG), H3K28M mutant or with H3K28 trimethylation loss together with EZHIP overexpression, will be eligible for the trial after biopsy or surgery. As biopsy and surgery is considered as standard practice for these locations, informed consent for the biopsy will not be necessary. Patient will sign the consent after the diagnosis to allow central review and biomarkers assessment thereafter. OR * Non-DIPG diffuse midline gliomas (ND-DMG) will be eligible for the trial before the biopsy in case the diagnosis is clinically or radiologically suspected. Informed consent for the biopsy and molecular analysis will be necessary. Then, if the central pathology review concludes to a ND-DMG with H3K28M mutant or H3K28 trimethylation loss together with EZHIP overexpression, these patients will be eligible for the treatment part of the trial. * Eligible for a biopsy, or biopsy material available for the biomarker assessment. * Age \> 6 months, with no upper age limit. Children between 6 months and 3 years will be discussed on a case by case basis for inclusion in the study for the feasibility of the stereotactic biopsy. * Eligible for cerebral or craniospinal radiotherapy. * Tumor at diagnosis: no prior chemotherapy for the present cancer; no prior cerebral radiation therapy even for another neoplasm. Surgery is allowed when performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purpose. * Metastatic diseases or spinal tumors allowed; in this case, patients would receive craniospinal or spinal radiotherapy and medical treatment (everolimus or ONC201) will be postponed and only started after the end of radiotherapy. * Patients must be affiliated to a social security system or beneficiary of the same according to local requirements. * Written informed consent from parents/legal representative, patient, and age-appropriate assent before any study-specific procedures are conducted according to local, regional or national guidelines. Non eligibility criteria for the inclusion (registration) in BIOMEDE 2.0 study: * Uncontrolled spontaneous massive intratumor bleeding. Patients with post-operative bleeding will be allowed to enter the study provided the hemorrhage is controled. Same rule applies for the other post-operative complications (infection, CSF leakage, absence of wound closure, subdural collection…). * Any other concomitant anti-cancer treatment not foreseen by this protocol is not allowed, except corticosteroids and Bevacizumab which are allowed during the protocol. Bevacizumab is not allowed before and until 15 days after the surgery. The use of bevacizumab and corticosteroids will be taken into account when judging the possibility of progression/pseudoprogression. * Any other cancer diagnosed during the last 5 years. * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness or active infection. * Any other co-morbid condition that in the investigator's opinion would impair study participation. * Unable for medical follow-up (geographic, social or mental reasons). * Patient previously treated with irradiation on the brainstem for another neoplasm. * Participation in another clinical study with an investigational product while on study treatment. * Patient under guardianship or deprived of his/her liberty by a judicial or administrative decision or incapable of giving his/her consent. Eligibility criteria for the randomization in BIOMEDE 2.0 study: * Patient enrolled in the BIOMEDE 2.0 study. * Life expectancy \> 12 weeks after the start of study treatment. * Histological diagnosis of DIPG (as per the WHO criteria) confirmed by central pathology review, OR Typical radiology of a DIPG (mandatory central radiological review) as well as the short clinical history (less than three months of pre-existing symptoms) in case of suspected DIPG but no histological confirmation (tumor biopsy performed but not informative), or suspected DIPG with detection of H3K28M mutation in the CSF or blood (ctDNA analysis in the CSF or blood), OR Histological diagnosis of ND-DMG confirmed by central pathology review, with mutation in the histone H3.1, H3.2, H3.3 genes, or loss of H3K28me3 and EZHIP overexpression by immunohistochemistry. * Karnofsky performance status scale or Lansky Play Scale \> 50%. The PS should not take the neurologic deficit per se into account. NB: Children and adults with a worse performance status due to glioma-related motor paresis can be included. * Highly effective and appropriate contraception for patients (male and female) of reproductive potential during their entire participation in the study and during 6 months after the end of treatment. * Negative pregnancy test (serum beta-HCG or urinary test) evaluated within one week prior randomization in sexually active females of reproductive potential. * Absolute neutrophil count \> 1.0 x 10\^9/l, Platelets \> 100 x 10\^9/l. * Total bilirubin \< 1.5 x ULN, AST and ALT\< 2.5 x ULN. * Serum creatinine \< 1.5 X ULN for age. If serum creatinine \> 1.5 x ULN, creatinine clearance must be \> 70 ml/min/1.73 m² (as per local practice). * Normal coagulation tests within the local reference ranges. * Written informed consent from parents/legal representative, patient, and age-appropriate assent before randomization according to local, regional or national guidelines. Non Eligibility criteria for the randomization in BIOMEDE 2.0 study: * Current organ toxicity \> grade 2 according to the NCI-CTCAE version 5.0, especially cardiovascular or renal disease (including but not limited to: congenital long QT syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulopathy, uncontrolled high blood pressure despite adequate treatment). * Patients with the following cardiac history cannot take ONC201: * Prolongation of QT/QTcF interval (QTc interval \> 480 milliseconds) preferably using Frederica's QT correction formula on two ECGs separated by at least 48 hours. * A history of Torsades de pointes or heart failure, hypokalemia, or family history of prolonged QT Syndrome. * Required concomitant use of medication(s) known to prolong the QT/QTc interval. In this case, patients will be treated in the Everolimus arm without randomization (except if contra-indication to Everolimus). * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Patients with chronic HBV disease compatible with the trial are not excluded from the study. These patients randomized to everolimus treatment will have regular viral load monitoring throughout the study. * Patients taking strong P450 inhibitors or inducers or PgP inhibitors are not excluded from the study but drug concentration of everolimus should be monitored carefully to avoid toxicity. Preferably alternative medications should be considered. * Patient with known congenital galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption will not be randomized and will be treated in the ONC201 arm (except if contra-indication to ONC201). * Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of Everolimus (active substance, other rapamycin derivatives or excipients) will not be randomized and will be treated in the ONC201 arm (except if contra-indication to ONC201). * Patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of ONC201 (drug product or excipients) will not be randomized and will be treated in the Everolimus arm (except if contra-indication to Everolimus).

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

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.

DRUG

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.

RADIATION

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.

Aarhus Universitetshospital Skejby
Aarhus, Denmark
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
H.C. Andersen Children's Hospital, Odense Universitetshospital
Odense, Denmark
Gustave Roussy
Villejuif, Val de Marne, France
CHU d'Amiens-Picardie Site Sud
Amiens, France
Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest (ICO) - Site Paul Papin
Angers, France
CHU d'Angers - Bâtiment Robert Debré
Angers, France
CHU Besançon - Hôpital Jean Minjoz
Besançon, France
CHU de Bordeaux - Groupe hospitalier Saint André - Hôpital Saint André
Bordeaux, France
CHU de Bordeaux - Groupe hospitalier Pellegrin - Hôpital des enfants
Bordeaux, France
CHRU de Brest - Hôpital Morvan
Brest, France
CHU de Caen - Hôpital Côte de Nacre
Caen, France
CHU Estaing
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Centre Jean Perrin
Clermont-Ferrand, France
CHU François Mitterrand
Dijon, France
CHU Grenoble Alpes - Hôpital Albert Michallon
Grenoble, France
CHU Grenoble Alpes - Hôpital Couple-Enfant
Grenoble, France
Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, France
Hôpital Roger Salengro
Lille, France
Hôpital de la mère et de l'enfant
Limoges, France

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."

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.