Clinical Trials

Multiple Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials have evaluated pictilisib (GDC-0941) in healthy volunteers and oncology indications, including advanced solid tumors, non-small cell lung cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and triple-negative, HER2-negative, or recurrent breast carcinomas. Sponsored by industry leaders like Genentech Inc. and academic centers such as the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, these trials hold completed or terminated recruitment statuses. Key evaluations included Phase 1 pharmacokinetic assessments alongside randomized Phase 2 studies in metastatic breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02389842 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumours; Breast Cancer
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
2015-03-25 PHASE1
NCT01437566 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
Genentech, Inc.
2011-10 PHASE2
NCT01493843 COMPLETED
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Genentech, Inc.
2012-01-20 PHASE2
NCT00960960 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
Genentech, Inc.
2009-08 PHASE1
NCT01740336 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
Genentech, Inc.
2013-02-06 PHASE2
NCT00974584 COMPLETED
Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Genentech, Inc.
2009-10 PHASE1
NCT01918306 TERMINATED
Estrogen Receptor Negative Breast Cancer; Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 Negative Carcinoma of Breast; Triple Negative Breast Cancer; Recurrent Breast Cancer; Stage IV Breast Cancer; Triple-negative Breast Cancer
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2013-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00975182 COMPLETED
Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Solid Cancers
Genentech, Inc.
2009-09 PHASE1
NCT02092831 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteer
Genentech, Inc.
2014-04 PHASE1
NCT02092831 Completed
Healthy Volunteer
Genentech Inc.
2014-04 Phase 1
NCT00996892 TERMINATED
Solid Tumors
Genentech, Inc.
2009-11 PHASE1
NCT00928330 COMPLETED
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Genentech, Inc.
2009-07 PHASE1
NCT01740336 Completed
Breast Cancer
Genentech Inc.
2013-02-06 Phase 2
NCT00876122 COMPLETED
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Solid Cancers
Genentech, Inc.
2008-03 PHASE1
NCT00876109 COMPLETED
Solid Cancers
Genentech, Inc.
2007-10 PHASE1
NCT01474668 Completed
Healthy Volunteer
Genentech Inc.
2011-10 Phase 1
NCT01474668 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteer
Genentech, Inc.
2011-10 PHASE1
NCT01240226 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteer
Genentech, Inc.
2010-11 PHASE1
NCT01240226 Completed
Healthy Volunteer
Genentech Inc.
2010-11 Phase 1
NCT00999128 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Genentech, Inc.
2009-10-26 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-09-26)

Check the Pictilisib (GDC-0941) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Pictilisib selectively binds to and inhibits class I phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) isoforms, particularly PI3Kα and PI3Kδ, thereby blocking downstream AKT phosphorylation and intracellular signaling pathways required for cell survival. This biochemical blockade induces autophagy and apoptosis while suppressing cell proliferation, providing therapeutic efficacy against tumor growth in clinical conditions such as breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

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.