Several Phase II clinical trials are evaluating culmerciclib across early-stage and metastatic breast cancer settings, including hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative and HER2-positive subtypes. Sponsored by academic medical centers such as Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Fudan University, and Shengjing Hospital, these studies investigate combination regimens with endocrine therapy, anti-HER2 targeted agents, or anlotinib for neoadjuvant therapy and brain metastases. These active trials are currently either recruiting or not yet recruiting participants.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07732491 | RECRUITING | Breast Cancer; Metastastic Breast Cancer; HER2+ Advanced Breast Cancer |
Sun Yat-sen University |
2026-08-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07796880 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | HR-Positive, HER2-Negative Early-Stage Breast Cancer |
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University |
2026-09-15 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07666555 | RECRUITING | Breast Cancer |
Fudan University |
2026-06-06 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07616453 | RECRUITING | HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer |
Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine |
2026-05-06 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07795424 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Breast Cancer; HR Positive, HER2 Positive Breast Cancer |
Shengjing Hospital |
2026-09-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07745257 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | HR-positive, HER2-negative Metastatic Breast Cancer With Brain Metastases |
Sun Yat-sen University |
2026-08-28 | PHASE2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-29)
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>).