Clinical Trials

Numerous Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials, primarily sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), have evaluated BI 2536 as both monotherapy and combination therapy. The clinical program investigated various oncological conditions—including non-small-cell lung carcinoma, acute myeloid leukemia, pancreatic and prostatic neoplasms, and other solid and hematologic malignancies—with study statuses recorded as either completed or terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00701766 COMPLETED
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-10 PHASE2
NCT02211833 COMPLETED
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-10 PHASE1
NCT02215044 TERMINATED
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2007-06 PHASE1
NCT00710710 COMPLETED
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-08-01 PHASE2
NCT00526149 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer; Endometrial Cancer; Head and Neck Cancer; Melanoma (Skin); Ovarian Cancer; Sarcoma
European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
2007-07 PHASE2
NCT00243087 COMPLETED
Lymphoma
Boehringer Ingelheim
2005-07 PHASE1
NCT00412880 COMPLETED
Carcinoma, Small Cell
Boehringer Ingelheim
2007-02-14 PHASE2
NCT00376623 COMPLETED
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-07-25 PHASE2
NCT00706498 COMPLETED
Prostatic Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-09 PHASE2
NCT02211859 COMPLETED
Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2004-08 PHASE1
NCT02215044 Terminated
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2007-06 Phase 1
NCT02211872 COMPLETED
Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2004-08 PHASE1
NCT02211833 Completed
Carcinoma Non-Small-Cell Lung
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-10 Phase 1
NCT00701766 Completed
Leukemia Myeloid Acute
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-10 Phase 2
NCT00706498 Completed
Prostatic Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-09 Phase 2
NCT00376623 Completed
Carcinoma Non-Small-Cell Lung
Boehringer Ingelheim
2006-07-25 Phase 2
NCT02211872 Completed
Neoplasms
Boehringer Ingelheim
2004-08 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2014-05-16)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

BI 2536 potently binds to and inhibits Polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1), thereby disrupting critical regulators of mitosis and cytokinesis. This targeted blockade induces severe mitotic arrest and triggers apoptotic cell death, underlying its antitumor efficacy against clinical trial conditions such as non-small-cell lung carcinoma, acute myeloid leukemia, and pancreatic neoplasms.

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.