Fimepinostat, Combination HDAC and Pi3-kinase Inhibitor Tumor-Directed Therapy for Cushing Disease (NCT05971758) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Fimepinostat, Combination HDAC and Pi3-kinase Inhibitor Tumor-Directed Therapy for Cushing Disease
United States20 participantsStarted 2025-01-16
Plain-language summary
Supported by the pre-clinical data (summarized in Research Strategy), the investigators propose that Fimepinostat is an ideal candidate drug in the treatment and intervention of patients with Cushing Disease. The investigators propose a pilot, short-term (4 weeks) phase II single-center study to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Fimepinostat in the treatment of patients with de novo, persistent, and/or recurrent CD recruited at the University of California, Los Angeles. The trial will have a 2-arm design and will simultaneously examine two different doses of Fimepinostat. The study will allow the investigators to determine the efficacy and safety of these doses in the treatment of CD and guide dose selection for subsequent, larger studies. Funding Source - FDA OOPD.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Persistent hypercortisolism defined as a mean of 3 consecutive 24h UFC at baseline assessment ≥ 1.3x ULN
. Normal or elevated plasma ACTH levels
. Pituitary adenoma \> 4mm visible on MRI or inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS) central to peripheral ACTH gradient \>2 at baseline and/or \>2 after DDAVP stimulation.
. Recurrent or persistent CD defined as pathologically confirmed previously resected pituitary ACTH-secreting tumor, and 24 hour UFC \>ULN at least 4 weeks after pituitary surgery.
. Patients on medical treatment for CD. Washout periods will be completed as below before screening: Inhibitors of steroidogenesis (metyrapone, ketoconazole, osilodristat,
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.