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ifosfamide

Phase 3

Sarcoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Jun 8, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment318

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

ifosfamide · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00470223Combined Chemotherapy With or Without Zoledronic Acid for Patients With OsteosarcomaSarcoma
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING318 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Combined Chemotherapy With or Without Zoledronic Acid for Patients With Osteosarcoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Event-free survival
3 years

Secondary Endpoints

Overall survival
10 years
Percentage of good responders
at the time of the surgery
Short term and long term toxicity
10 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Chemotherapy + zoledronic acidEXPERIMENTAL -
chemotherapyACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
cisplatinDRUG -
doxorubicin hydrochlorideDRUG -
etoposideDRUG -
ifosfamideDRUG -
methotrexateDRUG -
zoledronic acidDRUG -
conventional surgeryPROCEDURE -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range5 Years to 50 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites37

Inclusion Criteria * Histologically confirmed high-grade osteosarcoma * Bilirubin ≤ 2 times upper limit of normal * No medical condition that would preclude study treatment * Not pregnant or nursing * Fertile patients must use effective contraception * Shortening fraction ≥ 28% * LVEF ≥ 50% * Glome...

Countries:France
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Frequently asked questions about ifosfamide

What is ifosfamide used for in sarcoma?

Ifosfamide is a small molecule oncology drug being studied for the treatment of sarcoma. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development as part of a combined chemotherapy regimen. The drug is being evaluated in patients with osteosarcoma, a type of bone sarcoma, in a clinical trial conducted in France.

Who makes ifosfamide?

Ifosfamide is being developed by Novartis AG, a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate the drug's efficacy in patients with sarcoma.

What phase is ifosfamide in?

Ifosfamide is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of sarcoma. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 3 trial is active but not recruiting participants, with a planned enrollment of 318 patients.

What clinical trials is ifosfamide in?

Ifosfamide is being evaluated in a Phase 3 clinical trial registered as NCT00470223, titled 'Combined Chemotherapy With or Without Zoledronic Acid for Patients With Osteosarcoma.' The trial is active but not recruiting, enrolls 318 patients with sarcoma, and is being conducted in France. The study includes patients aged 5 years and older.

Is ifosfamide being tested in a randomized trial?

Yes, ifosfamide is being tested in a randomized, active-controlled Phase 3 clinical trial. The study compares combined chemotherapy with or without zoledronic acid in patients with osteosarcoma. The trial is not double-blinded, and it uses a biomarker-selected patient population.