Numerous clinical trials, spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3, evaluate avutometinib as a monotherapy and in combination regimens for malignancies including KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, thyroid cancer, low-grade serous ovarian cancer, and pediatric central nervous system tumors. Sponsored by pharmaceutical entities such as Verastem, Inc. and academic institutions including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, these studies encompass active, recruiting, and completed stages. Ultimately, these evaluations aim to establish the efficacy and safety profile of avutometinib across refractory and advanced neoplastic conditions.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07743554 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | MPNST (Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor) |
Girish Dhall, MD |
2027-01-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07126158 | RECRUITING | Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma; Cancer of the Pancreas; Pancreas Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer |
Washington University School of Medicine |
2026-04-10 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06104488 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Refractory Cancer; CNS Tumors; CNS Tumor, Adult; CNS Tumor, Childhood; MAP Kinase Family Gene Mutation; NF1; Plexiform Neurofibroma; Low-grade Glioma; Optic Pathway Gliomas; Neuroblastoma; Primary Brain Tumor; Solid Tumor; Solid Tumor, Adult; Solid Carcinoma; Central Nervous System Tumor |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
2023-10-20 | PHASE1 |
| NCT06630260 | RECRUITING | Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM); Glioblastoma Multiform (Grade IV Astrocytoma); Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma, H3 G34-Mutant; Malignant Primary Gliomas |
Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom |
2024-11-15 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT06495125 | RECRUITING | Advanced Lung Adenocarcinoma; Refractory Lung Adenocarcinoma; Stage III Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 |
Emory University |
2024-07-31 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06369259 | RECRUITING | Advanced Colorectal Cancer |
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
2025-02-24 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06487221 | RECRUITING | Gastric Cancer; Stomach Cancer |
Ryan H. Moy, MD, PhD |
2024-10-28 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07778602 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | MGMT-unmethylated Glioblastoma (GBM); IDH Wildtype Glioblastoma |
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins |
2026-11-10 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT06072781 | RECRUITING | Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer |
Verastem, Inc. |
2024-03-18 | PHASE3 |
| NCT07318324 | RECRUITING | Phase IB; Avutometinib; RAS Pathway; Endometrial |
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
2026-05-13 | PHASE1 |
| NCT06194929 | RECRUITING | Cutaneous Melanoma; Brain Metastases |
University of Utah |
2024-03-20 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT05608252 | RECRUITING | Breast Cancer; Hormone Receptor-positive Breast Cancer; Hormone Receptor Positive HER-2 Negative Breast Cancer |
Adrienne G. Waks |
2023-02-23 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT05512208 | RECRUITING | Endometrioid Cancer; Mucinous Ovarian Cancer; High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer; Cervical Cancer; Solid Tumor |
University of Oklahoma |
2023-02-06 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06007924 | RECRUITING | Thyroid Cancer |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
2023-08-16 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07747506 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Low Grade Ovarian Serous Adenocarcinoma; Ovarian Cancer |
Verastem, Inc. |
2026-08-03 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05200442 | SUSPENDED | Colorectal Cancer; Colorectal Adenocarcinoma; Colorectal Cancer Metastatic; Advanced Colorectal Carcinoma; Advanced Colorectal Adenocarcinoma |
University of Chicago |
2022-08-22 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT06394804 | RECRUITING | Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
2024-04-29 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05787561 | RECRUITING | Mesonephric Gynecologic Cancer |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
2023-03-15 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05798507 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Glioblastoma; Recurrent Glioblastoma |
Emory University |
2023-07-28 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT05669482 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | KRAS Activating Mutation; Metastatic Cancer; Pancreas Cancer; Neoplasms Pancreatic; Malignant Neoplasm of Pancreas |
Verastem, Inc. |
2023-03-22 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT05375994 | COMPLETED | Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; KRAS Activating Mutation; Advanced Cancer; Metastatic Cancer; Malignant Neoplasm of Lung; Malignant Neoplastic Disease |
Verastem, Inc. |
2022-08-01 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT05074810 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; KRAS Activating Mutation |
Verastem, Inc. |
2022-04-12 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT06682572 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer; Ovarian Cancer |
Verastem, Inc. |
2024-10-30 | PHASE2 |
| NCT04625270 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Low Grade Ovarian Serous Adenocarcinoma; Ovarian Cancer |
Verastem, Inc. |
2020-12-21 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06104488 | Recruiting | Refractory Cancer|CNS Tumors|CNS Tumor Adult|CNS Tumor Childhood|MAP Kinase Family Gene Mutation|NF1|Plexiform Neurofibroma|Low-grade Glioma|Optic Pathway Gliomas|Neuroblastoma|Primary Brain Tumor|Solid Tumor|Solid Tumor Adult|Solid Carcinoma|Central Nervous System Tumor |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
2023-10-20 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04620330 | COMPLETED | Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; KRAS Activating Mutation |
Verastem, Inc. |
2020-12-31 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05375994 | Recruiting | Non Small Cell Lung Cancer|KRAS Activating Mutation|Advanced Cancer|Metastatic Cancer|Malignant Neoplasm of Lung|Malignant Neoplastic Disease |
Verastem Inc.|Mirati Therapeutics Inc. |
2022-08-01 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-08-04)
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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