Clinical Trials

CFI-400945 is currently undergoing evaluation in multiple Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 1/2 clinical trials as both monotherapy and combination regimens. These studies target hematologic malignancies—including acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia—as well as solid tumors such as breast, prostate, and advanced refractory cancers. Sponsored by industry entities like Treadwell Therapeutics and AstraZeneca alongside academic institutions such as the Canadian Cancer Trials Group and University Health Network Toronto, trial statuses range from completed early-phase safety studies to active, recruiting, and active-not-recruiting protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05601440 RECRUITING
Breast Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
2023-06-13 PHASE2
NCT03624543 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Breast Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
2019-02-14 PHASE2
NCT04730258 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia; AML; MDS; CMML
Treadwell Therapeutics, Inc
2021-04-16 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03385655 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Prostate Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
2018-08-01 PHASE2
NCT04176848 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Breast Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group
2020-08-10 PHASE2
NCT01954316 COMPLETED
Advanced Cancer
University Health Network, Toronto
2014-03 PHASE1
NCT03187288 COMPLETED
Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Relapsed Cancer; Refractory Cancer
University Health Network, Toronto
2018-05-25 PHASE1
NCT04730258 Recruiting
Acute Myeloid Leukemia|Myelodysplastic Syndromes|Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia|AML|MDS|CMML
Treadwell Therapeutics Inc
2021-04-16 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT04176848 Unknown status
Breast Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group|AstraZeneca|University Health Network Toronto
2019-12-19 Phase 2
NCT03624543 Active not recruiting
Breast Cancer
Canadian Cancer Trials Group|Stand Up To Cancer Canada-Canadian Cancer Society Breast Cancer Dream Team
2019-02-14 Phase 2
NCT03187288 Active not recruiting
Acute Myeloid Leukemia|Myelodysplastic Syndromes|Relapsed Cancer|Refractory Cancer
University Health Network Toronto
2018-05-25 Phase 1
NCT01954316 Completed
Advanced Cancer
University Health Network Toronto|The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation|California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
2014-03 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-05-07)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

CFI-400945 functions as a potent, selective small-molecule inhibitor of polo-like kinase 4 (PLK4) with a Ki value of 0.26 nM, binding the kinase target to disrupt centriole duplication and mitotic spindle organization. This targeted inhibition leads to abnormal chromosome segregation, severe mitotic defects, and apoptotic tumor cell death, providing the mechanistic rationale for its clinical investigation in acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and advanced breast cancer.

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.