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Fimepinostat

Phase 2

Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma | Small Molecules | Oncology |Curis, Inc.|Trials Updated: Oct 5, 2026

Fimepinostat development status

Highest phase Phase 2 (NCT02674750)
Phase scored for CRISPhase 1
Registered trials 5 across 3 sponsors since Dec 2012

Fimepinostat target and mechanism

Molecular targetHDAC1, HDAC3, HDAC6, HDAC2, HDAC5, HDAC7
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall Molecules

Also known as CUDC-907

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials5
Total Enrollment275

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Fimepinostat clinical trials

Fimepinostat · 5 trials · 24 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 3Early Phase 1 1
NCT02674750Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CUDC-907 in Patients With RR DLBCL, Including Patients With MYC AlterationsRelapsed and/or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Including With Myc Alterations
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CUDC-907 in Patients With RR DLBCL, Including Patients With MYC Alterations
Relapsed and/or Refractory Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Including With Myc AlterationsUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Objective Response Rate (ORR)
2 Years

Efficacy of CUDC-907 in subjects with Relapsed/Refractory MYC-altered Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Dose Limiting Toxicity
2 years
To determine the safety and tolerability of oral CUDC-907 in subjects with advanced/relapsed solid tumors
21 day cycle
To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of oral fimepinostat (CUDC-907) in combination with venetoclax and rituximab
At the end of cycle 1 or 2 (each cycle is 21 days)

To be evaluated in patients with relapsed and/or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or high-grade B-cell lymphoma (HGBL). Within any given study arm, the highest dose level studied at which fewer than 2 out of 6 subjects (\< 33%) experience a dose limiting toxicity (DLT).

To assess the safety and tolerability of fimepinostat in combination with anti-cancer regimens by evaluating the number of participants with adverse events assessed using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, v4.0).
18 months

Number of participants with adverse events assessed using the NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE, v4.0).

To evaluate the efficacy of fimepinostat in combination with anti-cancer regimens by evaluating ORR
24 months

ORR assessments as measured using Lugano criteria.

To evaluate the efficacy of fimepinostat in combination with anti-cancer regimens by evaluating DOR
24 months

DOR assessments as measured using Lugano criteria.

Penetration of fimepinostat across the blood brain barrier (BBB)
During surgery or biopsy

Will be analyzed using descriptive statistics from results of fimepinostat concentrations measured within the tumor tissue collected at the time of a standard of care surgery or biopsy. Within each strata, Simon's two-stage design will be used.

Secondary Endpoints

Median Progression-free Survival
1 year
Overall Survival (OS)
1 year
Disease Control Rate (DCR)
1 year
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group AEXPERIMENTALGroup A: MYC translocation+ and/or MYC gene copy number gain by FISH
Group BEXPERIMENTALGroup B: MYC expression in \> 40% of tumor cells by IHC
Group CEXPERIMENTALGroup C: MYC translocation- by FISH, and MYC expression in \< 40% of tumor cells, and no MYC gene copy number gain by FISH
CUDC-907EXPERIMENTAL* CUDC-907 orally administered * CUDC-907 once daily for 5 consecutive days per week followed by two days without dosing * Dose level assigned at registration * Pre-dose pharmacokinetic blood sample will be collected * Dose escalation will follow a standard 3+3 design
CUDC-907 - five days on/two days offEXPERIMENTAL60 mg/day CUDC-907, oral administration, five days on/two days off until disease progression or other discontinuation criteria are met.
Fimepinostat - Continuous Once DailyEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 30-60 mg/day
Fimepinostat - 2x/weekEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 60-240 mg/day
Fimepinostat - 3x/weekEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 60-180 mg/day
Fimepinostat - 4x/weekEXPERIMENTALFimepinosta 60-180 mg/day
Fimepinostat - 5x/weekEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 60-180 mg/day
Fimepinostat - Expansion 5x/weekEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 60 mg on the 5 days on/2 days off
Fimepinostat - Expansion 3x/weekEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 120 mg 3 days on/4 days off
Fimepinostat 60 mg - Combination w/ rituximabEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 60 mg 5 days on.2 days off plus rituximab
Fimepinostat 120 mg - Combination w/ rituximabEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 120 mg 3x/week plus rituximab
Fimepinostat - Biocomparability ArmEXPERIMENTALBiocomparability Arm
Fimepinostat 30 mg - Combination w/ venetoclaxEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 30 mg 5 days on/2 days off plus venetoclax. Different combinations of dose levels for venetoclax will be explored
Fimepinostat 60 mg - Combination w/ venetoclaxEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat 60 mg 5 days on/2 days off plus venetoclax. Different combinations of dose levels for venetoclax will be explored
Fimepinostat - Combination w/ venetoclax and rituximabEXPERIMENTALFimepinostat and venetoclax dosed at dose levels determined for that combination. Rituximab dosed at 375 mg/m2 IV on Day 1 of each 21 day cycle
Treatment (fimepinostat, tumor resection)EXPERIMENTALPatients receive fimepinostat by mouth once daily, on Days -2 to 0. Within 2 hours of receiving fimepinostat on Day 0, patients undergo tumor resection or biopsy as part of their standard of care. MAINTENANCE PHASE: Patients receive fimepinostat by mouth, once daily for days 1-5 each week. Cycles repeat every 28 days in the absence of disease progression or unacceptable toxicity for up to 12 months from the time treatment begins. Should patients continue to derive clinical benefit, and not experience excess toxicity or progression, patients can continue to receive drug for up to 24 months or longer pending discussion with study chairs and study sponsor.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
CUDC-907DRUG -
fimepinostatDRUG -
RituximabDRUG -
venetoclaxDRUG -
Therapeutic Conventional SurgeryPROCEDUREUndergo surgery
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites25

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years. 2. At least 2 but no more than 4 prior lines of therapy for the treatment of de novo DLBCL and ineligible for (or failed) autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplant (SCT) (salvage therapy, conditioning therapy and maintenance with transplant will be conside...

Countries:United StatesSpainSwitzerland
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Fimepinostat

What is Fimepinostat used for?

Fimepinostat is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and lymphoma, including relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for these oncology indications.

What does Fimepinostat target?

Fimepinostat is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor that targets HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, HDAC5, HDAC6, and HDAC7. By inhibiting these enzymes, it is being studied for its potential anti-cancer effects in brain tumors and lymphomas.

Who is developing Fimepinostat?

Fimepinostat is being developed by Curis, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CRIS. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with certain cancers.

What phase is Fimepinostat in?

Fimepinostat is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. Clinical trials are ongoing to assess its safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in patients with lymphoma and brain tumors.

What clinical trials is Fimepinostat in?

Fimepinostat has been studied in two clinical trials. NCT01742988 was a completed Phase 1 study in patients with lymphoma, enrolling 106 participants. NCT03893487 is an early Phase 1 active trial in children and young adults with brain tumors, including DIPG, with a target enrollment of 30 participants.

Is Fimepinostat the same as CUDC-907?

Yes, Fimepinostat is also known as CUDC-907. In clinical trial NCT01742988, the drug is referred to as Fimepinostat (CUDC-907), confirming that these names refer to the same investigational compound.