Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1, Phase 1b, and Phase 2 are evaluating samuraciclib and its combination regimens, with recruitment statuses ranging from not yet recruiting to active and completed. These investigations focus on advanced solid tumors, specifically hormone receptor-positive or metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma across metastatic, resectable, and locally advanced stages. The studies are supported by pharmaceutical sponsors including Carrick Therapeutics, Pfizer, and Hoffmann-La Roche, alongside academic institutions such as the University Health Network, Toronto, and the University of Washington.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04802759 RECRUITING
Inoperable, Locally Advanced or Metastatic, ER-positive Breast Cancer
Hoffmann-La Roche
2021-06-22 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07665684 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Pancreas Ductal Adenocarcinoma; Pancreas Cancer, Metastatic; Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Metastatic; Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Pancreas; Mucinous Adenocarcinoma
University Health Network, Toronto
2026-07 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07645651 RECRUITING
Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma; Borderline Resectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma; Locally Advanced Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
University of Washington
2026-09-15 PHASE1
NCT06125522 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Breast Cancer
Pfizer
2024-01-10 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05963997 COMPLETED
Metastatic Breast Cancer; Locally Advanced Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer
Carrick Therapeutics Limited
2023-10-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05963984 COMPLETED
Metastatic Breast Cancer; Locally Advanced Breast Cancer; Breast Cancer
Carrick Therapeutics Limited
2023-11-16 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-09-03)

Check the Samuraciclib (ICEC0942) hydrochloride product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Samuraciclib is a selective CDK7 inhibitor that directly binds cyclin-dependent kinase 7 to block downstream transcriptional machinery phosphorylation, thereby inhibiting transcription and driving cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. By suppressing tumor cell proliferation through targeted transcriptional and cell cycle inhibition, samuraciclib demonstrates therapeutic potential in clinical conditions including metastatic breast cancer and pancreatic ductal 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.