Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 to Phase 4 have evaluated toremifene citrate, primarily focusing on hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer, prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, bone fracture risk reduction, and COVID-19. Spearheaded by diverse pharmaceutical sponsors and academic institutions, these studies encompass completed, actively recruiting, terminated, and withdrawn protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05891093 RECRUITING
Breast Cancer
Fudan University
2023-06-01 PHASE3
NCT05472792 RECRUITING
Breast Cancer; Quality of Life
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
2022-05-17 PHASE2
NCT03351062 UNKNOWN
Breast Cancer Female
Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
2017-11 PHASE3
NCT06495515 UNKNOWN
CANCER; BRAEST CANCER; Late Frontline
Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital
2024-08-01 PHASE2
NCT02132390 UNKNOWN
Breast Cancer; Chemotherapy Induced Amenorrhea; Ovarian Function Suppression
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
2014-05 PHASE3
NCT02097459 UNKNOWN
Breast Cancer
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
2014-03 PHASE3
NCT03238703 WITHDRAWN
HER2/Neu Negative; Invasive Breast Carcinoma; Postmenopausal; Stage 0 Breast Cancer; Stage IA Breast Cancer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
2018-09-01 PHASE4
NCT04531748 WITHDRAWN
Covid19
Reena Mehra, MD
2021-12 PHASE2
NCT02506790 UNKNOWN
Breast Cancer
N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology
2015-07 PHASE2
NCT02132000 UNKNOWN
Breast Cancer Patients in Premenopausal; Estrogen and/or Progesterone Receptor Positive
Fengxi Su
2014-04 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT02089854 UNKNOWN
Female Breast Cancer
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
2014-11 PHASE4
NCT02344940 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
2014-12 PHASE4
NCT00437359 TERMINATED
Breast Neoplasms
Japan Breast Cancer Research Network
2007-05 PHASE2
NCT00003865 WITHDRAWN
Ovarian Cancer
George Washington University
1999-07-22 PHASE2
NCT02271282 COMPLETED
Normal Healthy Volunteers
Mayo Clinic
2014-12 PHASE1
NCT02353429 UNKNOWN
Desmoid Type-fibromatosis
Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano
2012-11 PHASE2
NCT01072318 UNKNOWN
Breast Cancer
Korean Breast Cancer Study Group
2010-01 PHASE4
NCT01214291 WITHDRAWN
Risk of Bone Fracture Occurrences
GTx
2011-03 PHASE3
NCT01214291 Withdrawn
Risk of Bone Fracture Occurrences
GTx|Ipsen
2011-03 Phase 3
NCT01417754 COMPLETED
Circulatory; Change
Satakunta Central Hospital
2010-09 PHASE3
NCT00002529 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation
1993-05 PHASE3
NCT00106691 COMPLETED
Preneoplastic Conditions; Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
GTx
2005-01 PHASE3
NCT00534846 COMPLETED
Breast Pain
Satakunta Central Hospital
2007-04 PHASE3
NCT00129142 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer; Osteoporosis; Fractures
GTx
2003-10 PHASE3
NCT00044291 COMPLETED
Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms, Hormone-dependent
Intarcia Therapeutics
2002-06 PHASE3
NCT00267553 Terminated
Breast Neoplasms|Neoplasms Hormone-Dependent
Intarcia Therapeutics
2005-11 Phase 3
NCT00106691 Completed
Preneoplastic Conditions|Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
GTx
2005-01 Phase 3
NCT00020735 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
Joel Nelson, MD
2001-04 PHASE2
NCT00002595 COMPLETED
Desmoid Tumor
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1991-07 PHASE2
NCT00010322 TERMINATED
Breast Cancer
Intarcia Therapeutics
2000-10 PHASE3
NCT00267553 TERMINATED
Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent
Intarcia Therapeutics
2005-11 PHASE3
NCT00097344 TERMINATED
Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasms, Hormone-Dependent
Intarcia Therapeutics
2004-12 PHASE3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-02-08)

Check the Toremifene Citrate (NK 622) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Toremifene citrate competitively binds to estrogen receptors, preventing endogenous estrogen interaction and blocking estrogen-mediated gene transcription. This suppression of downstream estrogenic signaling halts cell cycle progression and inhibits cellular proliferation, ultimately mitigating tumor growth in hormone-dependent breast cancer and related neoplasms 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.