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VISTA: Valproic Acid, Irinotecan, and Simvastatin for Recurrent Glioma

VISTA: Valproic Acid, Irinotecan, and Simvastatin for Recurrent Glioma

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07831369
Enrollment
52
Registered
2026-09-21
Start date
2026-09-04
Completion date
2030-12-30
Last updated
2026-09-21

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Conditions

Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, IDH-Mutant, Grade 4

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to see if the combination of valproic acid, irinotecan, and simvastatin causes these tumors to stabilize or shrink, which is a sign that these combinations are effective against tumors in patients with recurrent glioblastoma and adults with recurrent IDH-mutated gliomas

Detailed description

This is a prospective clinical trial in two cohorts of patients, adults with recurrent glioblastoma and adults with recurrent IDH-mutated gliomas. The study evaluates the efficacy of valproic acid, irinotecan, and simvastatin in recurrent glioma by measuring response rate. The study treatment is as follow: Study Treatment * 21-day cycles * D1 VPA 40mg/kg/dose PO BID and simvastatin at 40mg PO daily * D2 VPA 40mg/kg/dose PO BID, simvastatin at 40mg PO daily, and irinotecan 180mg/m2 IV * D3-21 Continuous simvastatin starting at 40mg daily PO

Interventions

Day 1 40mg/kg/dose PO BID and simvastatin at 40mg PO daily

DRUGIrinotecan

D2 irinotecan 180mg/m2 IV and VPA 40mg/kg/dose PO BID, simvastatin at 40mg PO daily

DRUGSimvastatin

Day3-21 Continuous simvastatin starting at 40mg daily PO

Sponsors

Inova Health Care Services
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 98 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosis of glioblastoma or IDH-mutated glioma by WHO 2021 classification * For glioblastoma, at least one prior treatment, which needs to include temozolomide and/or radiation * For IDH-mutated glioma, prior treatment with both radiation and alkylating chemotherapy * Evidence of progression by RANO 2.0 criteria on MRI within last four weeks * At least 1 enhancing measurable lesion

Exclusion criteria

* Use of an enzyme-inducing antiepileptic or other strong inducer of CYP3A4 * Prior treatment with irinotecan * Prior use of valproic acid within 2 months * Anticancer treatment within 4 weeks, 6 weeks if nitrosourea * Active bacterial or fungal infection requiring systemic treatment * Pregnancy * Known mitochondrial disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Assessing Efficacy as Measured By Response Rate Of Valproic acid, Irinotecan, and Simvastatin in Recurrent Gliomathrough study completion, an average of 6 months from start of treatmentThe response is defined as a confirmed complete response (CR) or partial response (PR) defined by RANO 2.0. Response rate will be calculated as the number of observed response (PR or CR) divided by all treated subjects in the arm.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Assessing Safety and Adverse Event Rates Of Valproic Acid, Irinotecan, And Simvastatin in Recurrent Gliomathrough end of study, average 9 months from start of treatmentAdverse events will be reported for all patients who receive at least one dose of study medicine.

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTKeary Jane't
keary.jane't@inova.org(571) 472-3173
CONTACTTakada Harris
takada.harris@inova.org(571) 472-0618
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAdam Cohen, MD

Inova Health Care Services

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Sep 22, 2026