Multiple Phase I and Phase Ib/II clinical trials evaluate CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) as monotherapy or combination therapy across diverse oncological indications, including advanced solid tumors, breast carcinoma, colorectal cancer, MYC-aberrant lymphomas, and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Sponsored by academic medical centers, industry partners such as Senhwa Biosciences, the National Cancer Institute, and the Canadian Cancer Trials Group, these completed, recruiting, and suspended studies assess safety, pharmacodynamics, and efficacy across specific genetic mutations and tumor subtypes.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07069699 | RECRUITING | Burkitt Lymphoma; Double-Expressor Lymphoma; High Grade B-Cell Lymphoma With MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 Rearrangements |
National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
2026-10-13 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT07137416 | RECRUITING | Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Invasive Breast Carcinoma; Locally Advanced Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic HER2-Low Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic HER2-Positive Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma; Unresectable Breast Carcinoma; Unresectable HER2-Low Breast Carcinoma; Unresectable HER2-Positive Breast Carcinoma; Unresectable Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma; Unresectable Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Unresectable Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma |
National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
2026-10-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT07147231 | RECRUITING | Metastatic Colorectal Adenocarcinoma; Refractory Colorectal Adenocarcinoma; Stage III Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Colorectal Cancer AJCC v8; Unresectable Colorectal Adenocarcinoma |
National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
2026-08-10 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT04890613 | RECRUITING | Advanced Solid Tumor |
Senhwa Biosciences, Inc. |
2021-09-08 | PHASE1 |
| NCT06606990 | RECRUITING | Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm |
National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
2025-07-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT05425862 | SUSPENDED | Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) |
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia |
2022-10-21 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02719977 | COMPLETED | Cancer |
Canadian Cancer Trials Group |
2016-06-13 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02719977 | Completed | Cancer |
Canadian Cancer Trials Group|Senhwa Biosciences Inc.|Stand Up To Cancer |
2016-06-13 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-31)
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>).
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- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) Storage
- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) Stability
- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) Combination Database
- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) Molecular Weight
- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) SMILES
- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) CAS Number
- CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
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