Multiple clinical trials in Phase 1 and Phase 2 have evaluated Irosustat across hormone-dependent malignancies, including breast, endometrial, and prostate cancers. Conducted by pharmaceutical sponsors such as Ipsen alongside academic institutions like Imperial College London, these completed or terminated studies investigated preoperative biological effects, combination regimens with aromatase inhibitors, and comparative efficacy against megestrol acetate. Ultimately, these studies provided essential safety and pharmacodynamic data regarding steroid sulfatase inhibition.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01785992 | COMPLETED | Locally Advanced Breast Cancer; Metastatic Breast Cancer |
Imperial College London |
2012-10 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01662726 | TERMINATED | Breast Neoplasms |
Imperial College London |
2012-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01662726 | Terminated | Breast Neoplasms |
Imperial College London|National Institute for Health Research United Kingdom|Ipsen|Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust|Guy''s and St Thomas'' NHS Foundation Trust|University of Southern California|QPS Netherlands B.V. |
2012-08 | Phase 2 |
| NCT00910091 | COMPLETED | Endometrial Cancer |
Ipsen |
2009-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01251354 | TERMINATED | Endometrial Cancer |
Ipsen |
2010-11 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01230970 | TERMINATED | Breast Cancer |
Ipsen |
2011-05 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00790374 | COMPLETED | Prostate Cancer |
Ipsen |
2009-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01840488 | COMPLETED | Breast Cancer |
Ipsen |
2007-04 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00910091 | Completed | Endometrial Cancer |
Ipsen |
2009-08 | Phase 2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2015-03-24)
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>).
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