Phase 4 Open-Label Study of Nirogacestat in Premenopausal Females with Desmoid Tumors/Aggressive Fibromatosis to Assess Ovarian Function Recovery Rate
- Trial ID
- 2024-515215-21-00
- Protocol
- NIR-DT-401
Trial statistics
Diseases & Conditions
Objectives
The primary objective of this study is to determine the **ovarian function recovery rate** of ovarian toxicity (OT) treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in adult premenopausal females with Desmoid Tumors/Aggressive Fibromatosis (DT/AF). This is clinically relevant as it addresses the potential impact of nirogacestat on ovarian health, which is a significant concern for premenopausal women undergoing treatment for DT/AF.
Secondary objectives include:
- Determining the incidence of ovarian toxicity.
- Assessing the time to ovarian function recovery in participants who experience OT as a TEAE.
- Evaluating the safety and tolerability of nirogacestat.
Participants
The clinical trial involves a total of **3 participants** who are exclusively **female**, postpubertal, and aged between **18 and 40 years**. These participants are premenopausal at baseline and have been diagnosed with **desmoid tumors/aggressive fibromatosis (DT/AF)**, exhibiting symptomatic or progressive disease necessitating systemic treatment. The study population was selected based on specific criteria, including the requirement for participants to not be pregnant or breastfeeding and to use effective contraceptive methods if of childbearing potential. Participants must have an **Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status** of 2 or less and demonstrate adequate organ and bone marrow function. Additionally, they must be capable of swallowing tablets and not have any gastrointestinal conditions that could affect absorption. The trial does not include male subjects, and the population is considered vulnerable. Participants who have undergone prior gonadotoxic chemotherapy or pelvic radiotherapy are excluded from the study. The selection process ensures that participants can comply with the study's requirements and restrictions as outlined in the informed consent form.
Plans and Procedures
The clinical trial is designed as a **single-arm, open-label, Phase 4 study** to evaluate the incidence and recovery rates of ovarian toxicity in postpubertal and premenopausal females with **desmoid tumors/aggressive fibromatosis (DT/AF)** treated with **nirogacestat**. The primary objective is to determine the ovarian function recovery rate of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related to ovarian toxicity. The trial is expected to commence recruitment on September 30, 2025, and conclude by September 29, 2028, with a maximum treatment period of 24 months.
Participants will undergo a series of study visits, beginning with an inclusion (screening) visit to confirm eligibility based on criteria such as age, reproductive status, and disease confirmation. The inclusion criteria require participants to be females aged 18 to 40 years, premenopausal, and not pregnant or breastfeeding. They must have histologically confirmed DT/AF requiring systemic treatment and meet specific health and reproductive conditions. The study will exclude those who have received prior gonadotoxic chemotherapy or pelvic radiotherapy.
Following the screening, participants will receive **nirogacestat** tablets orally, with a maximum daily dose of 300 mg. The study will include regular follow-up visits to monitor safety endpoints, including the incidence of TEAEs, changes in laboratory parameters, and vital signs. The primary endpoint is the ovarian function recovery rate, defined by the resumption of menstrual periods and specific hormone levels. Secondary endpoints include the incidence of ovarian toxicity TEAEs and time to ovarian function recovery.
The expected length of participant involvement is up to 24 months, with conditions for early termination including non-compliance with study protocols, withdrawal of consent, or adverse events that necessitate discontinuation. The end-of-study visit will assess the final outcomes and ensure the collection of all necessary data. The trial is not categorized as low intervention and adheres to the criteria of a Category 3 trial as per regulatory guidance.
Treatment
The clinical trial involves the administration of **Nirogacestat**, an investigational medication, to evaluate its effects on ovarian function recovery in adult premenopausal females with **Desmoid Tumors/Aggressive Fibromatosis**. Nirogacestat is provided in the form of a **tablet** and is intended for **oral use**. The active substance in the medication is **nirogacestat hydrobromide**, which is of chemical origin. The maximum daily dose of Nirogacestat is 300 mg, with a total maximum dose of 300 mg per day. The treatment period is set for a maximum of 24 months. The medication is not formulated for pediatric use and is designated as an orphan drug under the designation number EU/3/19/2214.
In this study, Nirogacestat is the primary investigational product, and no additional non-experimental treatments such as standard-of-care therapy, placebo, or comparator treatments are specified. The trial is designed as a single-arm, open-label study, meaning all participants will receive the investigational medication without a control group for comparison. Participant compliance with the dosing schedule will be monitored throughout the study to ensure adherence to the prescribed regimen. The study aims to assess the recovery rate of ovarian function following treatment-emergent adverse events related to ovarian toxicity.
Efficacy
The efficacy of the clinical trial will be assessed by evaluating the **ovarian function recovery rate** of ovarian toxicity (OT) treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in adult premenopausal females with desmoid tumors/aggressive fibromatosis (DT/AF). The primary endpoint is defined as the resumption of two or more consecutive menstrual periods and a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level of less than 30 mIU/mL with concomitant estradiol levels below 80 pg/mL, or the resumption of two or more consecutive menstrual periods and an anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) level within the normal range adjusted for age and pretreatment baseline, or a positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) pregnancy test.
Secondary endpoints include the incidence of OT TEAEs, where OT is characterized by new onset amenorrhea lasting three or more consecutive menstrual periods, an FSH level of 30 mIU/mL or higher, and a negative β-HCG pregnancy test. Additionally, the time to ovarian function recovery in participants with a TEAE of OT will be measured. Safety endpoints will encompass the incidence of TEAEs, changes in laboratory parameters including hormone levels, vital signs, and physical examination findings. Tolerability will be assessed according to toxicities graded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 1.Participant must be female, postpubertal aged ≥18 and ≤40 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent and premenopausal at baseline.
- 2.Participant is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant or breastfeeding, and the following conditions apply: - Is of childbearing potential but is abstinent or using at least 1 highly effective contraceptive method. - The participant has not harvested or donated eggs for the purpose of reproduction for at least 90 days prior to the first dose of nirogacestat and agrees to not harvest or donate eggs for the purpose of reproduction during the Treatment and Clinical Follow-up Periods.
- 3.Participant has histologically confirmed DT/AF with symptomatic or progressive disease requiring systemic treatment.
- 4.Participants who have received prior chemotherapy or radiation must meet the definition of premenopausal ≥2 weeks after the end of the final cycle of chemotherapy or final radiation treatment. Participants who have received prior gonadotoxic chemotherapy or pelvic radiotherapy are not eligible for this study.
- 5.Participant has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤2 at screening.
- 6.Participant has adequate organ and bone marrow function.
- 7.Participant can swallow tablets and has no gastrointestinal conditions affecting absorption.
- 8.Capable of giving signed informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the informed consent form and in this protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
- 1.Participant has known malabsorption syndrome or preexisting gastrointestinal conditions that may impair absorption of nirogacestat.
- 2.Participant has experienced any of the following within 6 months of signing informed consent: -Clinically significant cardiac disease (New York Heart Association Class III or IV) -Myocardial infarction -Severe/unstable angina -Coronary/peripheral artery bypass graft -Symptomatic congestive heart failure -Cerebrovascular accident -Transient ischemic attack -Symptomatic pulmonary embolism
- 3.Participant has had lymphoma, leukemia, or any malignancy within the past 5 years at the time of informed consent, except for any locally recurring cancer that has been treated curatively with no evidence of metastatic disease for 3 years at the time of informed consent.
- 4.Participant has known severe hepatic impairment.
- 5.Participant previously received or is currently receiving therapy with gamma secretase (GS) inhibitors or anti-Notch antibody therapy.
- 6.Participant is currently using any treatment for DT/AF including tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) or any investigational treatment within 28 days (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study treatment. All toxicities from prior therapy must be resolved to Grade ≤1 or clinical baseline prior to the first dose of study treatment.
- 7.Participant is currently using or anticipates using food or drugs that are known strong or moderate cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inhibitors or strong or moderate CYP3A inducers within 14 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study treatment.
- 8.Participants has a history of polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothalamic amenorrhea, severe endometriosis involving ovaries, family history of primary ovarian insufficiency, any chromosomal abnormality, mutation, gene variant, or medical condition associated with early/premature menopause, including a history of OT while on a TKI.
- 9.Participant is currently using or has used hormonal contraception or ovarian suppression within 90 days prior to the first dose of study treatment.
- 10.Participant is currently enrolled or was enrolled within 28 days of first dose of study treatment in another clinical study with any investigational drug or device. Participationin observational studies may be permitted with prior approval from the medical monitor/sponsor.
- 11.Participant has a history of heavy tobacco smoking (defined as ≥20 pack years) and/or is a current smoker (>1 pack per day) at the time of informed consent.
- 12.Participant has experienced other severe acute or chronic medical or psychiatric conditions, including recent or active suicidal ideation or behavior, or a laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or study treatment administration or may interfere with the interpretation of study results and, in the judgment of the investigator, would make the participant inappropriate for entry into this study.
- 13.Participant has known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of nirogacestat.
- 14.Participant is unable to comply with study-related procedures including, but not limited to the following: the completion of a menstrual diary and electronic patient-reported outcomes and the ability to return to the clinic for hormone level blood draws timed to the menstrual cycle (Day 1-5) at the required visits.
Trial Status by Country
| Country | Status | Start of Recruitment | Planned Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
Belgium | Recruiting | 30 Sept 2025 | 4 |
Germany | Recruiting | 30 Sept 2025 | 4 |
Italy | Recruiting | 30 Sept 2025 | 10 |
The Netherlands | Recruiting | 30 Sept 2025 | — |
Spain | Recruiting | 30 Sept 2025 | 22 |
Netherlands | — | — | 7 |
Sites & Investigators
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Investigational Products
Details about the medicinal products being studied in this clinical trial.
| Product Name | Role in Trial | Formulation | Administration | Max Daily Dose | Treatment Duration | EU MP Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nirogacestat | Test | TABLET | ORAL USE | 300 | 24 | PRD10740251 |
Nirogacestat | Test | TABLET | ORAL USE | 300 | 24 | PRD10740252 |





