Clinical Trials

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)

Check the CX-5461 (Pidnarulex) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

CX-5461 selectively binds and inhibits RNA polymerase I, disrupting pre-ribosomal RNA synthesis, pre-initiation complex assembly, and SL1-rDNA interactions without affecting RNA polymerase II activity or general protein translation. This targeted disruption of nucleolar ribosomal biogenesis triggers nucleolar stress and induces cellular autophagy, ultimately inhibiting cancer cell proliferation across diverse malignancies such as advanced solid tumors, breast carcinoma, and lymphomas evaluated in clinical trials.

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.