Clinical Trials

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)

Check the Golvatinib (E7050) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Golvatinib (E7050) is a dual kinase inhibitor that potently targets c-Met and VEGFR-2 with IC50 values of 14 nM and 16 nM, respectively, thereby blocking downstream receptor autophosphorylation and key biochemical signaling cascades. By suppressing both c-Met-mediated tumor cell survival and VEGFR-2-driven angiogenesis, Golvatinib inhibits vascularization and tumor growth, offering therapeutic potential in clinical conditions such as advanced solid tumors, hepatocellular carcinoma, and gastric cancer.

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.