Clinical Trials

Multiple early- to mid-stage clinical trials, primarily sponsored by Ability Pharmaceuticals SL alongside academic centers like the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona and Institut Català d'Oncologia, have evaluated ABTL-0812 for advanced solid tumors, endometrial cancer, squamous non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer. These investigations encompass Phase 1 dose-escalation studies as well as Phase 1/2 trials combining the drug with standard chemotherapy. While the majority of these clinical trials have completed recruitment, a Phase 1/2 combination study in pancreatic cancer has been suspended.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04431258 COMPLETED
Pancreatic Cancer
Ability Pharmaceuticals SL
2021-05-06 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03417921 SUSPENDED
Pancreatic Cancer
Ability Pharmaceuticals SL
2021-04-26 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03366480 COMPLETED
Endometrial Cancer; Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Ability Pharmaceuticals SL
2016-12-01 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02201823 COMPLETED
Cancer
Ability Pharmaceuticals SL
2014-02 PHASE1
NCT02201823 Completed
Cancer
Ability Pharmaceuticals SL|Hospital Clinic of Barcelona|Institut Català d''Oncologia
2014-02 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-03-18)

Check the ABTL-0812 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

ABTL-0812 induces TRIB3 overexpression to inhibit the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway while simultaneously promoting AMP-activated protein kinase activation and reactive oxygen species accumulation. This signaling cascade triggers robust autophagic cell death, providing a mechanistic basis for its therapeutic evaluation in clinical trials for squamous non-small cell lung, endometrial, and pancreatic cancers.

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.