Multiple clinical trials sponsored primarily by AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly and Company have evaluated lanabecestat across Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3. Early Phase 1 trials successfully assessed the drug's safety, mass balance, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers as well as cohorts with renal insufficiency or hepatic impairment. However, late-phase clinical trials targeting mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease dementia, including pivotal Phase 3 studies investigating disease-modifying effects, were ultimately terminated or withdrawn.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03545087 | WITHDRAWN | Renal Insufficiency |
Eli Lilly and Company |
2018-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02245737 | TERMINATED | Alzheimer´s Disease |
AstraZeneca |
2014-09-30 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT02972658 | TERMINATED | Alzheimer's Disease |
AstraZeneca |
2017-03-15 | PHASE3 |
| NCT03506399 | WITHDRAWN | Healthy |
Eli Lilly and Company |
2018-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02783573 | TERMINATED | Alzheimer's Disease |
AstraZeneca |
2016-07-01 | PHASE3 |
| NCT03499041 | Withdrawn | Hepatic Impairment |
Eli Lilly and Company|AstraZeneca |
2018-06 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03222427 | Completed | Healthy |
AstraZeneca|Eli Lilly and Company |
2018-01-15 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03019549 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2017-01-12 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03019549 | Completed | Healthy |
AstraZeneca|Eli Lilly and Company |
2017-01-12 | Phase 1 |
| NCT02663128 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2016-01-31 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02568397 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2015-10-31 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02540668 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2015-09-30 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02663128 | Completed | Healthy |
AstraZeneca|Eli Lilly and Company |
2016-01-31 | Phase 1 |
| NCT02406261 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2015-04-30 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02005211 | COMPLETED | Healthy Japanese Young and Elderly Male and Non-fertile Female Volunteers |
AstraZeneca |
2013-12 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02126514 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers; Mass Balance Study |
AstraZeneca |
2014-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02040987 | COMPLETED | Alzheimer's Disease |
AstraZeneca |
2014-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01795339 | COMPLETED | Healthy Elderly Volunteers; Mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's Disease Patients |
AstraZeneca |
2013-03 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02039180 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers; Pharmacologic Action |
AstraZeneca |
2014-02 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02010970 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers; Pharmacologic Action |
AstraZeneca |
2013-12 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01739647 | COMPLETED | Healthy Young Volunteers; Healthy Elderly Volunteers |
AstraZeneca |
2012-12 | PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-06-28)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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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