Novakand Pharma AB has sponsored several Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials evaluating AZD8797 (KAND567) in healthy volunteers, COVID-19 patients, and individuals with gynecologic malignancies, including epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers. While a Phase 1 safety and pharmacokinetic clinical trial in healthy subjects and a Phase 1/2 clinical trial assessing KAND567 with carboplatin for gynecologic cancers have completed recruitment, a Phase 2 clinical trial in hospitalized COVID-19 patients was initiated but subsequently terminated.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06087289 | COMPLETED | Epithelial Ovarian Cancer; Fallopian Tube Cancer; Peritoneal Cancer |
Novakand Pharma AB |
2023-04-26 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT06012565 | TERMINATED | Covid19 |
Novakand Pharma AB |
2020-10-11 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06030375 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Novakand Pharma AB |
2020-02-17 | PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-06-08)
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>).