Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials, ranging from Phase 1 to Phase 3, evaluate dactolisib across diverse oncology and respiratory indications, including metastatic breast cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, castration-resistant prostate cancer, and symptomatic respiratory infections. Sponsored by academic and industry entities such as Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Restorbio Inc., Pfizer, and Goethe University, these protocols reflect varied recruitment outcomes, encompassing active, completed, terminated, and withdrawn studies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04668352 COMPLETED
Respiratory Tract Infections
Restorbio Inc.
2019-04-15 PHASE3
NCT04139915 WITHDRAWN
Clinically Symptomatic Respiratory Illness
Restorbio Inc.
2019-10-21 PHASE3
NCT03373903 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Respiratory Tract Infections
Restorbio Inc.
2017-11-15 PHASE2
NCT01756118 COMPLETED
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia; Leukemia, Myelocytic, Acute; Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia With Crisis of Blast Cells
Goethe University
2012-06 PHASE1
NCT01288092 WITHDRAWN
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-03 PHASE2
NCT01658436 COMPLETED
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (pNET)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-11 PHASE2
NCT01634061 COMPLETED
Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-09 PHASE1
NCT01482156 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumors; Metastatic Breast Cancer; Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-01 PHASE1
NCT01690871 WITHDRAWN
Malignant PEComa (Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Tumors)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-09 PHASE2
NCT01285466 COMPLETED
Metastatic or Locally Advanced Solid Tumors
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2011-01 PHASE1
NCT01628913 TERMINATED
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (pNET)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-10 PHASE2
NCT01290406 WITHDRAWN
Endometrial Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-03 PHASE2
NCT01495247 TERMINATED
Inoperable Locally Advanced Breast Cancer; Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-01-30 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01453595 TERMINATED
Renal Cancer
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2011-10 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01508104 TERMINATED
Cancer
University of Cincinnati
2012-01 PHASE1
NCT01343498 COMPLETED
Malignant Solid Tumour
SCRI Development Innovations, LLC
2011-04 PHASE1
NCT01856101 TERMINATED
Carcinoma Transitional Cell
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
2013-02 PHASE2
NCT01717898 TERMINATED
Castrate-resistant Prostate Cancer
Charles Ryan
2013-01-31 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01195376 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2010-10 PHASE1
NCT01337765 COMPLETED
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific; Solid Tumor
Pfizer
2011-07-08 PHASE1
NCT01856101 Terminated
Carcinoma Transitional Cell
Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain|Novartis
2013-02 Phase 2
NCT00620594 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer; Advanced Solid Tumors; Cowden Syndrome
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2006-12-21 PHASE1
NCT01717898 Terminated
Castrate-resistant Prostate Cancer
Charles Ryan|Novartis Pharmaceuticals|University of California San Francisco
2013-01-31 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT01248494 COMPLETED
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2010-11 PHASE1
NCT01471847 COMPLETED
Locally Advance Breast Cancer (LABC); Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-02 PHASE1
NCT01756118 Completed
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia|Leukemia Myelocytic Acute|Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia With Crisis of Blast Cells
Goethe University
2012-06 Phase 1
NCT01290406 Withdrawn
Endometrial Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2012-03 Phase 2
NCT01288092 Withdrawn
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2012-03 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2021-06-23)

Check the Dactolisib (BEZ235) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Dactolisib selectively binds to the ATP-binding cleft of Class I PI3K isoforms and mTOR, directly blocking enzyme catalytic activity and suppressing downstream phosphorylation of Akt at Ser473 and Thr308. This dual inhibition downregulates key intracellular survival signaling and induces autophagy, thereby suppressing cell proliferation and tumor growth in oncological conditions such as metastatic breast cancer and acute leukemias evaluated in clinical trials.

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>).

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