Clinical Trials

The therapeutic potential of this compound has been evaluated across multiple clinical trials targeting various advanced solid neoplasms, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, biliary tract cancers, and autosomal dominant hypocalcemia. These investigations encompass Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 studies sponsored by industrial entities such as Adherex Technologies, Inc. and Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., as well as academic institutions including the University of Nebraska. Specific evaluations, such as NCT00421811 and NCT01825603, have investigated safety, tolerability, and anti-tumor efficacy both as monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapeutic agents like gemcitabine and cisplatin. The recruitment status across these clinical trials spans completed, terminated, recruiting, and active but not recruiting stages.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07080385 RECRUITING
Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia Type 1 (ADH1)
Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company
2026-01-30 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT05680818 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia (ADH)
Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company
2023-01-06 PHASE3
NCT01825603 COMPLETED
Ampulla of Vater Adenocarcinoma; Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma; Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma; Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma; Stage III Ampulla of Vater Cancer; Stage III Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage III Pancreatic Cancer; Stage IIIA Gallbladder Cancer; Stage IIIA Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage IIIB Gallbladder Cancer; Stage IIIB Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage IV Ampulla of Vater Cancer; Stage IVA Gallbladder Cancer; Stage IVA Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage IVA Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage IVA Pancreatic Cancer; Stage IVB Gallbladder Cancer; Stage IVB Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage IVB Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma; Stage IVB Pancreatic Cancer
University of Nebraska
2013-04-09 PHASE1
NCT00421811 COMPLETED
Neoplasms
Adherex Technologies, Inc.
2007-04 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00225550 TERMINATED
Neoplasms
Adherex Technologies, Inc.
PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00390676 COMPLETED
Neoplasms
Adherex Technologies, Inc.
2006-11 PHASE1
NCT00264433 COMPLETED
Neoplasms
Adherex Technologies, Inc.
PHASE2
NCT00265057 COMPLETED
Neoplasms
Adherex Technologies, Inc.
2005-06 PHASE1; PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

ADH-1 functions as a selective antagonist of N-cadherin that binds to its adhesion domain, thereby blocking N-cadherin-mediated cell-cell junction assembly and downstream cell survival pathways. This disruption leads to impaired intercellular adhesion and decreased cellular viability, providing antitumor activity against N-cadherin-expressing malignancies studied in clinical trials for pancreatic, biliary tract, and advanced solid neoplasms.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.