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CompletedNCT02197169TARGET-IUpdated Jul 16, 2018

DNX-2401 With Interferon Gamma (IFN-γ) for Recurrent Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma Brain Tumors

A Phase 1 interventional study of Single intratumoral injection of DNX-2401 and Interferon-gamma in Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma, sponsored by DNAtrix, Inc.. Completed at 4 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-07-16.

Sponsored by DNAtrix, Inc. · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
37
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

Glioblastoma (GBM) and gliosarcoma (GS) are the most common and aggressive forms of malignant primary brain tumor in adults and can be resistant to conventional therapies. The purpose of this Phase Ib study is to evaluate how well a recurrent glioblastoma or gliosarcoma tumor responds to one injection of DNX-2401, a genetically modified, conditionally replicative and oncolytic human-derived adenovirus. DNX-2401 is delivered directly into the tumor where it may establish an active infection by replicating in and killing tumor cells.

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Enrollment has been completed for the randomized portion of the study with ongoing evaluation of tumor response and safety. No additional subjects will be randomized or receive interferon gamma (IFN-γ).

The non-randomized portion of the study is open for screening and enrollment. Eligible subjects will receive a single intratumoral injection of DNX-2401 into a recurrent glioblastoma or gliosarcoma brain tumor using the Alcyone MEMS Cannula (AMC™) System (cannula). Tumor response and safety will be evaluated.

After receiving DNX-2401, subjects will return to the clinic for study visits at regular intervals for safety monitoring, MRI scans and other assessments for up to 18 months. Thereafter, they will be followed closely for safety and survival.

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Conditions studied

  • Glioblastoma or Gliosarcoma

Keywords

  • Brain
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Central Nervous System Diseases
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms
  • CNS
  • Conditionally Replication-Competent Adenovirus
  • DNX-2401
  • Delta-24-RGD
  • Glioma
  • Glioblastoma
  • Gliosarcoma
  • Interferon gamma
  • Malignant brain tumor
  • Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
  • Neoplasms by Histologic Type
  • Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
  • Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Alcyone Lifesciences
  • AMC™
  • Cannula
  • Alcyone MEMS Cannula (AMC™) System
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In context

Glioblastoma

1,920 studies on the registry are indexed under Glioblastoma; 450 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 37 is close to the median of 36 across 1,618 interventional studies indexed under Glioblastoma.

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Lead sponsor

DNAtrix, Inc. is the lead sponsor of 4 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Glioblastoma or gliosarcoma in first or second recurrence only
  • Documented tumor recurrence or progression after failing prior surgical resection, chemotherapy, or radiation
  • Tumor size greater than or equal to 1.0 cm in two perpendicular diameters
  • Not undergoing surgical resection or for whom gross total resection is not possible
  • Karnofsky Performance Status greater than or equal to 70%

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Multiple intracranial malignant glioma lesions
  • Tumor location or involvement that would result in risk of ventricular penetration during tumor injection
  • Tumor involving both hemispheres or that which involves the subependyma or suspected cerebrospinal fluid dissemination
  • Tumor involving brain stem
  • Documented extracranial metastasis
  • Inability to undergo MRI
  • Pregnant or nursing females
  • Any medical condition that precludes the surgery necessary to administer DNX-2401 into the tumor using the cannula
  • Immunocompromised subjects or those with autoimmune conditions, active hepatitis or positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply as outlined in the relevant protocol version

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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
37 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    DNX-2401 alone

    Single intratumoral injection of DNX-2401

    Drug: Single intratumoral injection of DNX-2401

  • Experimental
    DNX-2401 + Interferon gamma (IFN-γ)

    Interferon gamma (IFN-γ) beginning at Day 14

    Drug: Single intratumoral injection of DNX-2401 · Drug: Interferon-gamma

Interventions

  • DrugSingle intratumoral injection of DNX-2401

    In the randomized group, following brain tumor biopsy and histological confirmation of recurrent glioblastoma/gliosarcoma, a single injection of DNX-2401 was administered directly into the brain tumor with or without subsequent interferon gamma (IFN-γ) No additional subjects will be randomized. A single intratumoral dose of DNX-2401 will be delivered by cannula.

    Also known as: Oncolytic virus, Genetically-modified adenovirus

  • DrugInterferon-gamma

    In the randomized group, a single injection of DNX-2401 was followed by interferon gamma (IFN-γ). No additional subjects will be randomized or receive IFN-γ following DNX-2401

    Also known as: Actimmune, immunotherapy, gamma interferon

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Objective response rate (ORR) determined by MRI scan review

    Interval tumor size change will be measured

    Time frame: 1.5 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. Incidence and severity of adverse events, including changes in laboratory test results and neurological examination findings

    Events are classified using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03

    Time frame: 1.5 years

  2. Number of subjects with immunological and biological effects after DNX-2401 with Interferon gamma

    Laboratory test results and other assessments will be utilized to determine effects

    Time frame: 1.5 years

  3. Changes in steroid use (dose and frequency) and clinical and KPS status overall and per study arm assignment

    Time frame: 1.5 years

  4. Overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), and clinical benefit rate (CBR).

    Time frame: 1.5 years

  5. Changes in responses to quality of life questionnaires

    Time frame: 1.5 years

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Study locations

4 sites
  • Moffitt Cancer Center
    Tampa, Florida 33612, United States
  • The Ohio State University
    Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
  • Baylor University: Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center
    Dallas, Texas 75246, United States
  • UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
    Houston, Texas 77030, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 16, 2018, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02197169
Lead sponsor
DNAtrix, Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jul 22, 2014
Start date
Sep 11, 2014
Primary completion
Mar 15, 2018
Completion
Mar 15, 2018
Last update
Jul 16, 2018

Study contacts

Nam Tran, MD, PhD
principal investigator · Moffitt Cancer Center
Karen Fink, MD, PhD
principal investigator · Baylor University: Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center
Vinay Puduvalli, MBBS
principal investigator · Ohio State University: James Cancer Center
Frederick Lang, MD
principal investigator · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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