Clinical Trials

Dinaciclib has been evaluated across multiple clinical trials spanning Phase I through Phase III targeting diverse hematologic malignancies and advanced solid neoplasms. Sponsored by academic investigators, government organizations such as the National Cancer Institute, and pharmaceutical companies including Merck Sharp & Dohme and AbbVie, these studies assess dinaciclib as both monotherapy and in combination regimens. Trial statuses range from completed studies involving agents like epirubicin or bortezomib to active non-recruiting protocols and terminated combination evaluations with venetoclax.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01434316 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2011-11-11 PHASE1
NCT03484520 TERMINATED
Cancer - Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AbbVie
2018-07-23 PHASE1
NCT01676753 COMPLETED
Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer; Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Jo Chien
2016-12-28 PHASE1
NCT02684617 TERMINATED
rrCLL; rrMM; rrDLBCL
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2016-03-29 PHASE1
NCT03484520 Terminated
Cancer - Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AbbVie|Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2018-07-23 Phase 1
NCT01711528 COMPLETED
Recurrent Plasma Cell Myeloma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2012-12-19 PHASE1
NCT01783171 COMPLETED
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma; Recurrent Pancreatic Carcinoma; Stage III Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v6 and v7; Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v6 and v7; Unresectable Pancreatic Carcinoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2013-01-15 PHASE1
NCT01515176 COMPLETED
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Prolymphocytic Leukemia; Recurrent Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma; Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2012-01 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01580228 COMPLETED
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2012-08 PHASE3
NCT01026324 TERMINATED
Stage IIIB Melanoma; Stage IIIC Melanoma; Stage IV Melanoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2009-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00937937 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma; Cutaneous Nodular Melanoma; Lentigo Maligna Melanoma; Low-CSD Melanoma; Mucosal Melanoma; Recurrent Melanoma; Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma AJCC v6 and v7
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2009-07-01 PHASE2
NCT01650727 COMPLETED
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2012-10 PHASE1
NCT01624441 COMPLETED
Estrogen Receptor Negative; HER2/Neu Negative; Male Breast Carcinoma; Progesterone Receptor Negative; Recurrent Breast Carcinoma; Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v6 and v7; Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2012-08-21 PHASE1
NCT01096342 COMPLETED
Refractory Multiple Myeloma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2009-07 PHASE2
NCT01434316 Active not recruiting
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2011-11-01 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-08-03)

Check the Dinaciclib (SCH 727965) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Dinaciclib potently inhibits cyclin-dependent kinases CDK1, CDK2, CDK5, and CDK9, which attenuates RNA polymerase II phosphorylation and suppresses thymidine incorporation to halt DNA replication. This inhibition of transcriptional machinery and cell cycle regulators induces caspase-dependent apoptosis, driving antiproliferative activity against malignancies investigated in clinical trials, including triple-negative breast cancer, melanoma, acute myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.

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.