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Paediatric low-grade glioma with a BRAF fusion, rearrangement or V600 mutation, after at least one prior systemic therapy
- Regulatory review
- CHMP opinion
- EU authorised
- JCA report published
Overview
- Company
- Ipsen
- Therapy area
- Solid tumours · Paediatric brain
- Indication
- Paediatric low-grade glioma with a BRAF fusion, rearrangement or V600 mutation, after at least one prior systemic therapy
- Product type
- Orphan designation
- EC marketing authorisation
- 20 Apr 2026
- JCA report published
- 9 Jun 2026
- JCA assessor
- NCPE, Ireland
- Co-assessor
- IQWiG, Germany
- Pivotal evidence
- FIREFLY-1 (single-arm phase 2, pivotal cohort n=77)
Scope
From the published report
The JCA report set out 8 PICOs across 3 populations.
Three populations: the full indication; BRAF V600E mutation in patients over 1 year; and BRAF fusion, rearrangement or V600 non-E mutation. Comparators ranged from dabrafenib + trametinib, trametinib, carboplatin + vincristine and vinblastine to individualised treatment.
Evidence
How the evidence covered the scope
Comparative evidence informed 1 of the 8 PICOs. Pro breaks down how the evidence covered each one, and what it means for later submissions.
Countries
National translator and outlook
Ireland and Germany lead the joint assessment. Pro explains what the JCA means for the national route in each of 31 markets, with 4 national records already in place.
Next milestones
- Early Nov 2026G-BA resolution scheduled · Germany · source
Sources
Last checked 5 November 2026. Compiled from public sources; check them for the latest position. Forecasts are Evidaxia’s independent view, not official assessments.
From Evidaxia
- EU JCA dossiers and PICO scopingSupport from PICO scoping to the dossier
- JCA PICO scoping: process and preparationHow assessors set the scope
- EU JCA timelineEvery upcoming milestone
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