Numerous Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials, primarily sponsored by Eisai Inc. alongside collaborators such as Quintiles Inc. and PharmaBio Development Inc., have evaluated Golvatinib (E7050). These studies assessed healthy subject pharmacokinetics as well as treatments for oncology indications including advanced solid tumors, untreated gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and head and neck cancer. While trials evaluating pharmacokinetic profiles and combination therapies with cetuximab or sorafenib were completed, others involving gastric cancer and advanced solid tumors were terminated prior to completion.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01332266 | COMPLETED | Platinum-Resistant Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck |
Eisai Inc. |
2011-09-19 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT01271504 | COMPLETED | Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
Eisai Inc. |
2011-07-19 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT01433991 | TERMINATED | Advanced Solid Tumors |
Eisai Inc. |
2011-10-13 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT01355302 | TERMINATED | Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors; Previously Untreated Gastric Cancer |
Eisai Inc. |
2011-11 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT01428141 | COMPLETED | Solid Tumor; Gastric Cancer |
Eisai Co., Ltd. |
2011-09 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00869895 | COMPLETED | Cancer |
Eisai Inc. |
2009-03 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01355302 | Terminated | Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors|Previously Untreated Gastric Cancer |
Eisai Inc.|Quintiles Inc. |
2011-11 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT01433991 | Terminated | Advanced Solid Tumors |
Eisai Inc. |
2011-10-13 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT01332266 | Completed | Platinum-Resistant Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck |
Eisai Inc.|PharmaBio Development Inc. |
2011-09-19 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT01271504 | Completed | Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
Eisai Inc.|PharmaBio Development Inc. |
2011-07-19 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT00921869 | COMPLETED | Solid Tumors |
Eisai Co., Ltd. |
2009-10 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02533102 | COMPLETED | Healthy Subjects |
Eisai Limited |
2010-11 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02533102 | Completed | Healthy Subjects |
Eisai Limited|Eisai Inc. |
2010-11 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00921869 | Completed | Solid Tumors |
Eisai Co. Ltd.|Eisai Inc. |
2009-10 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-01-03)
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>).