Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 to Phase 3 have evaluated AZD4547 (fexagratinib) as monotherapy or in combination with targeted and endocrine therapies to assess safety, pharmacokinetics, and clinical response. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, these studies range from active to completed status. Research has predominantly focused on advanced solid malignancies, including recurrent FGFR1-amplified non-small cell lung cancer, gastric and oesophageal carcinomas, ER-positive breast cancer, and IDH-wildtype gliomas with FGFR-TACC fusions.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05775874 UNKNOWN
Urothelial Carcinoma
Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd
2022-09-30 PHASE2
NCT02664935 COMPLETED
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Adenocarcinoma
University of Birmingham
2015-05-13 PHASE2
NCT05086666 UNKNOWN
Urothelial Carcinoma
Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd
2021-06-03 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02299999 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Metastatic Breast Cancer
UNICANCER
2014-04-07 PHASE2
NCT02546661 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
AstraZeneca
2016-12-28 PHASE1
NCT04439240 COMPLETED
Advanced Lymphoma; Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm; Refractory Lymphoma; Refractory Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Refractory Plasma Cell Myeloma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2016-05-31 PHASE2
NCT02117167 COMPLETED
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic
UNICANCER
2014-04-23 PHASE2
NCT02824133 COMPLETED
Recurrent IDHwt Gliomas With FGFR3-TACC3 Fusion; Recurrent IDHwt Gliomas With FGFR1-TACC1 Fusion
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
2015-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02965378 COMPLETED
FGFR1 Gene Amplification; FGFR1 Gene Mutation; FGFR2 Gene Amplification; FGFR2 Gene Mutation; FGFR3 Gene Amplification; FGFR3 Gene Mutation; Recurrent Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma; Stage IV Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma AJCC v7
SWOG Cancer Research Network
2014-10 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT01791985 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
Imperial College London
2012-07 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02824133 Completed
Recurrent IDHwt Gliomas With FGFR3-TACC3 Fusion|Recurrent IDHwt Gliomas With FGFR1-TACC1 Fusion
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
2015-09 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT01202591 COMPLETED
FGFR Inhibition, Pharmacokinetics, Biomarkers; ER+ Breast Cancer
AstraZeneca
2010-12 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01795768 UNKNOWN
Gastric Cancer; Oesophageal Cancer; Breast Cancer; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
2012-09 PHASE2
NCT01824901 COMPLETED
Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer; Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
2014-01-15 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00979134 TERMINATED
Cancer; Advanced Solid Malignancies
AstraZeneca
2009-10-21 PHASE1
NCT01824901 Completed
Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer|Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group|National Cancer Institute (NCI)|Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
2014-01-15 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT01457846 TERMINATED
Gastro-oesophageal Junction Cancer; Gastric Cancer
AstraZeneca
2011-11 PHASE2
NCT01213160 COMPLETED
Cancer; Advanced Solid Malignancies
AstraZeneca
2010-11 PHASE1
NCT01795768 Unknown status
Gastric Cancer|Oesophageal Cancer|Breast Cancer|Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lung
Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust|AstraZeneca
2012-09 Phase 2
NCT01213160 Completed
Cancer|Advanced Solid Malignancies
AstraZeneca
2010-11 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2023-03-20)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

AZD4547 selectively binds to and inhibits fibroblast growth factor receptors 1, 2, and 3 (FGFR1/2/3), blocking receptor autophosphorylation and suppressing downstream phosphorylation of FRS2, PLC, and MAPK signaling cascades. This pathway blockade inhibits cellular proliferation and induces apoptosis in FGFR-driven tumor cells, demonstrating clinical relevance for managing FGFR-altered advanced solid malignancies including non-small cell lung, gastric, breast, and brain 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.