Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 evaluate bemcentinib as monotherapy and combination therapy across several oncology indications, including non-small cell lung cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, malignant mesothelioma, and pancreatic cancer. Sponsored by biotechnology firms such as BerGenBio ASA alongside academic institutions like the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Leicester, these protocols display varying recruitment statuses ranging from completed to recruiting or terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07445048 RECRUITING
Head & Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Head & Neck Cancer; Postoperative Adjuvant Treatment
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2026-03-04 PHASE3
NCT06516887 TERMINATED
Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2024-12-27 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05469178 TERMINATED
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
BerGenBio ASA
2023-03-03 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03654833 COMPLETED
Mesothelioma, Malignant
University of Leicester
2019-01-28 PHASE2
NCT03184571 COMPLETED
Lung Cancer Metastatic; NSCLC Stage IV; Adenocarcinoma of Lung
BerGenBio ASA
2017-10-02 PHASE2
NCT06469138 COMPLETED
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer; Metastatic Melanoma; Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer; Glioblastoma; Malignant Mesothelioma; COVID-19
BerGenBio ASA
2022-08-02 PHASE1
NCT03649321 TERMINATED
Cancer of Pancreas
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2019-01-03 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02488408 COMPLETED
Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Myelodysplastic Syndromes
BerGenBio ASA
2014-10-22 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02424617 COMPLETED
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
BerGenBio ASA
2015-04-19 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04890509 COMPLETED
COVID-19
BerGenBio ASA
2020-10-20 PHASE2
NCT03824080 COMPLETED
Acute Myeloid Leukemia; High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome; Low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
GWT-TUD GmbH
2018-12-20 PHASE2
NCT03824080 Completed
Acute Myeloid Leukemia|High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome|Low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
GWT-TUD GmbH|Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies|Amsterdam UMC location VUmc|BerGenBio ASA
2018-12-20 Phase 2
NCT03184558 TERMINATED
Triple Negative Breast Cancer; Inflammatory Breast Cancer Stage IV
BerGenBio ASA
2017-07-26 PHASE2
NCT02922777 Completed
Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center|Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center|BerGenBio ASA
2016-11 Phase 1
NCT02424617 Completed
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
BerGenBio ASA
2015-03 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT02488408 Unknown status
Acute Myeloid Leukemia|Myelodysplastic Syndromes
BerGenBio ASA
2014-09 Phase 1|Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-17)

Check the Bemcentinib (R428) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Bemcentinib selectively binds to the Axl receptor tyrosine kinase with high affinity, blocking ligand-induced receptor autophosphorylation and suppressing downstream oncogenic signaling cascades responsible for cell survival and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. This pathway inhibition reduces tumor proliferation and survival, providing a strong rationale for its ongoing clinical evaluation in malignancies such as non-small cell lung cancer and acute myeloid leukemia.

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.