Palifosfamide, the active metabolite of ifosfamide, has been evaluated across multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3 for indications including advanced solid tumors, soft tissue sarcoma, extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, germ cell malignancies, and metastatic breast cancer. Conducted by academic institutions such as Indiana University and industrial sponsors like Alaunos Therapeutics, these studies report recruitment statuses ranging from suspended and terminated to unknown.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01555710 | UNKNOWN | Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2012-05 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01808534 | TERMINATED | Adult Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumor; Adult Teratoma; Malignant Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumor; Malignant Extragonadal Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor; Extragonadal Seminoma; Recurrent Malignant Testicular Germ Cell Tumor; Recurrent Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor; Stage IV Extragonadal Non-Seminomatous Germ Cell Tumor; Stage IV Extragonadal Seminoma; Stage IV Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor |
Indiana University |
2013-02 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01703754 | TERMINATED | Breast Cancer Nos Metastatic Recurrent |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2013-04-04 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01340547 | UNKNOWN | Advanced Solid Tumors |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2011-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01168791 | COMPLETED | Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2010-07 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01242072 | UNKNOWN | Malignancy; Cancer; Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; Small Cell Lung Cancer; Testicular Cancer; Thymoma; Ovarian Cancer; Osteosarcoma |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2010-11 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00718484 | UNKNOWN | Soft Tissue Sarcoma |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2008-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01340547 | Unknown status | Advanced Solid Tumors |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2011-06 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00607711 | SUSPENDED | Advanced Cancer |
Alaunos Therapeutics |
2008-03 | PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2013-05-21)
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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>).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.