Clinical Trials

Milademetan has been evaluated in numerous clinical trials spanning early- to late-phase investigations across oncology indications, including acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, lymphoma, and advanced solid tumors. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies such as Daiichi Sankyo and Rain Oncology alongside academic institutions like M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Institut Curie, the clinical landscape includes completed, terminated, and withdrawn studies, as well as pharmacokinetic protocols evaluating cardiac repolarization and food interactions.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05932667 TERMINATED
Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer
Institut Curie
2023-10-12 PHASE2
NCT05012397 TERMINATED
Solid Tumors; Head and Neck Carcinoma; Cholangiocarcinoma; Sarcoma; Lung Adenocarcinoma; Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma; Stomach Adenocarcinoma; Breast Cancer Invasive; Ovarian Carcinoma; Cervical Cancer; Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; Gastric Cancer; Biliary Tract Cancer; Melanoma; Pancreas Cancer; MDM2 Gene Amplification; Testicular Germ Cell Tumor; Adrenocortical Carcinoma
Rain Oncology Inc
2021-11-01 PHASE2
NCT04979442 TERMINATED
Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma
Rain Oncology Inc
2021-07-14 PHASE3
NCT05758818 TERMINATED
Cardiac Repolarization
Rain Oncology Inc
2023-04-17 PHASE1
NCT06090318 WITHDRAWN
Advanced Solid Tumor; CDKN2A; NSCLC; Urothelial Carcinoma Bladder; Melanoma; Pancreas Adenocarcinoma; HNSCC; Renal Cell Carcinoma; Mesothelioma; Gastric Cancer
Rain Oncology Inc
2023-05-19 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03634228 TERMINATED
Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Recurrent Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2018-12-17 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03552029 TERMINATED
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Daiichi Sankyo
2018-12-12 PHASE1
NCT01877382 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumor; Lymphoma
Daiichi Sankyo
2013-07-11 PHASE1
NCT02319369 TERMINATED
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia; Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Daiichi Sankyo
2014-11-25 PHASE1
NCT02579824 TERMINATED
Myeloma
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2016-08-30 PHASE1
NCT03671564 COMPLETED
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2018-08-23 PHASE1
NCT03614455 COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics
Daiichi Sankyo
2018-07-13 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT03647202 COMPLETED
Food Effects on Pharmacokinetics
Daiichi Sankyo
2018-08-16 EARLY_PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2023-12-21)

Check the Milademetan (DS-3032) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Milademetan selectively binds to mouse double minute 2 (MDM2), preventing its interaction with the p53 tumor suppressor protein and blocking MDM2-mediated degradation to trigger p53-dependent apoptotic cell death. By restoring functional p53 signaling pathways, this inhibition suppresses tumor cell proliferation, providing therapeutic relevance for treating acute myeloid leukemia, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, and advanced solid tumors evaluated in clinical trials.

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.