Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate derazantinib in advanced solid tumors with fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) genomic alterations, including intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, and healthy volunteer pharmacokinetics. Sponsors such as Basilea Pharmaceutica and Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH have conducted Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 1b/2 trials, with recruitment statuses ranging from completed and active to terminated or closed expanded access. Overall, these studies highlight derazantinib as a monotherapy and combination treatment for FGFR-driven malignancies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05174650 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest
2022-04-20 PHASE2
NCT04604132 TERMINATED
Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Basilea Pharmaceutica
2020-10-06 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03230318 COMPLETED
Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma; Combined Hepatocellular and Cholangiocarcinoma
Basilea Pharmaceutica
2017-09-28 PHASE2
NCT04045613 COMPLETED
Urothelial Carcinoma
Basilea Pharmaceutica
2019-08-02 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04098692 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Basilea Pharmaceutica
2019-08-08 PHASE1
NCT01752920 COMPLETED
Solid Tumor
Basilea Pharmaceutica
2012-12-10 PHASE1; PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-12-05)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Derazantinib acts as a potent ATP-competitive inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR1–3) and additional receptor tyrosine kinases, effectively blocking downstream autophosphorylation and oncogenic intracellular signaling cascades. By suppressing these proliferative and survival pathways, derazantinib induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in FGFR-dependent tumor cells, demonstrating clinical relevance in the targeted treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, and gastric adenocarcinoma.

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.