Darovasertib (LXS196) has been evaluated across multiple clinical trials investigating its therapeutic potential in primary and metastatic uveal melanoma, cutaneous melanoma, colorectal cancer, and solid tumors harboring GNAQ/11 mutations or PRKC fusions. These Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 studies—sponsored by organizations such as IDEAYA Biosciences, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney—encompass completed, terminated, and actively recruiting trials. Overall, the clinical landscape spans neoadjuvant interventions in localized disease to combination strategies for advanced metastatic ocular melanoma.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07804186 | RECRUITING | Uveal Melanoma |
IDEAYA Biosciences |
2026-09 | PHASE3 |
| NCT07015190 | RECRUITING | Uveal Melanoma |
IDEAYA Biosciences |
2026-01-25 | PHASE3 |
| NCT05907954 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Uveal Melanoma |
IDEAYA Biosciences |
2023-07-03 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05987332 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Metastatic Uveal Melanoma |
IDEAYA Biosciences |
2023-10-31 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT05187884 | COMPLETED | Ocular Melanoma |
St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney |
2022-05-03 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05907954 | Recruiting | Uveal Melanoma |
IDEAYA Biosciences |
2023-07-03 | Phase 2 |
| NCT02601378 | TERMINATED | Uveal Melanoma |
Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
2016-02-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03947385 | Recruiting | Metastatic Uveal Melanoma|Cutaneous Melanoma|Colorectal Cancer|Other Solid Tumors |
IDEAYA Biosciences |
2019-06-28 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT02601378 | Terminated | Uveal Melanoma |
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis |
2016-02-01 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-09-04)
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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