Clinical Trials

Seclidemstat (SP-2577) has been evaluated in several Phase 1 and Phase 1/2 clinical trials sponsored by academic and industry entities across diverse oncologic conditions, including advanced solid tumors, soft tissue sarcomas such as Ewing sarcoma, hematologic malignancies, and SWI/SNF-mutant gynecologic cancers. Recruitment is complete for studies in advanced solid tumors, while trials targeting sarcomas and hematologic disorders remain active but non-recruiting. Conversely, an exploratory evaluation in select gynecologic malignancies was withdrawn prior to study completion.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04734990 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia-0; Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia-1; Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia-2; Myelodysplastic Syndrome; Recurrent Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia; Recurrent Myelodysplastic Syndrome
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2021-07-07 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05266196 UNKNOWN
Ewing Sarcoma; Myxoid Liposarcoma; Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor; Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma; Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma; Clear Cell Sarcoma; Myoepithelial Tumor; Low Grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma; Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma
Salarius Pharmaceuticals, LLC
2022-01-15 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03600649 UNKNOWN
Ewing Sarcoma; Myxoid Liposarcoma; Sarcoma,Soft Tissue; Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor; Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma; Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma; Clear Cell Sarcoma; Primary Pulmonary Myxoid Sarcoma; Myoepithelial Tumor; Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma; Fibromyxoid Tumor
Salarius Pharmaceuticals, LLC
2018-06-04 PHASE1
NCT04611139 WITHDRAWN
SCCOHT; Ovarian Clear Cell Tumor; Ovarian Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma; Endometrial Cancer
HonorHealth Research Institute
2021-12-31 PHASE1
NCT04611139 Withdrawn
SCCOHT|Ovarian Clear Cell Tumor|Ovarian Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma|Endometrial Cancer
HonorHealth Research Institute|Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC|Salarius Pharmaceuticals LLC
2021-12-31 Phase 1
NCT03895684 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumors
Salarius Pharmaceuticals, LLC
2019-06-25 PHASE1
NCT03895684 Completed
Advanced Solid Tumors
Salarius Pharmaceuticals LLC
2019-06-25 Phase 1
NCT03600649 Active not recruiting
Ewing Sarcoma|Myxoid Liposarcoma|SarcomaSoft Tissue|Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor|Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma|Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma|Clear Cell Sarcoma|Primary Pulmonary Myxoid Sarcoma|Myoepithelial Tumor|Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma|Fibromyxoid Tumor
Salarius Pharmaceuticals LLC|National Pediatric Cancer Foundation
2018-06-04 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-02)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Seclidemstat (SP-2577) selectively binds to lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1/KDM1A) with an IC50 of 13 nM, thereby inhibiting its enzymatic histone demethylase activity and disrupting oncogenic transcriptional regulatory complexes. This epigenetic blockade alters gene expression programs to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and trigger differentiation or apoptosis, providing the mechanistic basis for its clinical investigation in conditions such as advanced solid tumors, Ewing sarcoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes.

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.