Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials evaluate conditions including soft tissue sarcoma, multiple sclerosis, colorectal cancer survivor rehabilitation, and post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis across Phase 1 through Phase 4 and non-interventional designs. Diverse sponsors—spanning academic centers such as M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, the University of Iowa, and the University of Toronto, alongside pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline and Daiichi Sankyo—report recruitment statuses ranging from active, recruiting, and completed to not yet recruiting and withdrawn.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03138161 RECRUITING
Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Metastatic Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC
2017-04-13 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07281508 RECRUITING
Cisplatin-related Hearing Loss
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
2025-08-14 PHASE3
NCT03582800 RECRUITING
Systemic Sclerosis; Dermatomyositis; iPPSD2
University Hospital, Limoges
2020-01-06 PHASE2
NCT06672822 RECRUITING
Systemic Sclerosis (SSc); Dermatomyositis; Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD); Calcinosis
Robyn T. Domsic, MD, MPH
2025-03-17 PHASE2
NCT07407582 RECRUITING
Solid Tumor Malignancies; Testicular Cancer; Head and Neck Cancer; Thoracic Cancer
University of Arizona
2026-05-18 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07049848 RECRUITING
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2025-09-11 PHASE2
NCT03112980 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
2017-05-10
NCT07650838 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS)
Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
2026-08-01 PHASE2
NCT03819985 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Resectable Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Stage I Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8; Stage IA Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8; Stage IB Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8; Stage II Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8; Stage III Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8; Stage IIIA Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8; Stage IIIB Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2018-12-17 PHASE2
NCT06116578 WITHDRAWN
Cancer
Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris
2025-01-01 PHASE2
NCT04166006 RECRUITING
Head Neck Tumors; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Rare Cancer; Vaccination
Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS
2019-12-12 PHASE2
NCT07430709 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Pulmonary Function Testing
Technopulm
2026-03-05
NCT05111964 RECRUITING
Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Desmoid Tumors
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
2021-12-10
NCT05944913 RECRUITING
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Centre Leon Berard
2023-08-03
NCT05597917 RECRUITING
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Universität Münster
2021-10-26 PHASE3
NCT05813327 TERMINATED
Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Sts; Sarcoma,Soft Tissue
Washington University School of Medicine
2024-03-14 PHASE1
NCT05823740 COMPLETED
Cancer; Malignant Neoplasm
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
2023-05-01
NCT05518526 UNKNOWN
Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Pulmonary Metastasis
Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology
2022-08-23 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05761054 RECRUITING
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
2022-07-19
NCT06479252 UNKNOWN
Chronic Lung Disease
West Park Healthcare Centre
2024-06-22
NCT04829188 COMPLETED
Sepsis; Pneumonia; Lower Resp Tract Infection; Covid19
University of Pittsburgh
2021-03-30
NCT05209347 Withdrawn
Ankle Fractures|Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis|Osteoarthritis Ankle
University of Iowa
2024-12 Not Applicable
NCT02910895 UNKNOWN
Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Xenograft Model; 2D/3D Cell Cultures
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
2017-09-09
NCT05956990 Not yet recruiting
Colorectal Cancer Survivor|Rehabilitation|Quality of Life
Qu Shen|The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University|Xiamen University
2024-07-01 Not Applicable
NCT05945134 UNKNOWN
Stroke
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
2023-07-15
NCT05957289 Not yet recruiting
Rehabilitation|Colorectal Cancer Survivor|Quality of Life|Pilot Study
Qu Shen|The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University|Xiamen University
2024-06-01 Not Applicable
NCT06245135 Not yet recruiting
Mobility Limitation
University of Toronto|University Health Network Toronto|March of Dimes Canada|Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada|University of Alberta|University of Manitoba|Bruyere Research Institute
2024-06 Not Applicable
NCT05471661 COMPLETED
Opportunistic Fungal Infection; Opportunistic Viral Infection; Bone Marrow Transplant Infection
George Papanicolaou Hospital
2021-05-22 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06374108 Not yet recruiting
Multiple Sclerosis
University of Aarhus|Aarhus University Hospital|University of Copenhagen
2024-05-01 Not Applicable
NCT04317547 COMPLETED
Drive; Adolescent Behavior; Risk Behavior
Ginger Yang
2020-09-28
NCT05277285 UNKNOWN
COVID-19; Virus Diseases; Corona Virus Infection
Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis
2022-04-01 PHASE2
NCT03217266 COMPLETED
Resectable Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Soft Tissue Sarcoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2018-06-20 PHASE1
NCT04541355 COMPLETED
Clinical Stage III Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Clinical Stage IV HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Locally Advanced Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Locally Advanced Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Locally Advanced Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Pathologic Stage III HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Pathologic Stage IV HPV-Mediated (p16-Positive) Oropharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage III Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage III Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage III Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8; Stage III Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IV Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IV Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IVA Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IVA Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IVB Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IVB Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IVC Hypopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8; Stage IVC Laryngeal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVC Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVC Oropharyngeal (p16-Negative) Carcinoma AJCC v8
Hyunseok Kang, MD
2020-10-14 PHASE2
NCT05597995 UNKNOWN
Epidermoid Cyst
Goldman, Butterwick, Fitzpatrick and Groff
2022-11-01 PHASE2
NCT00075387 UNKNOWN
Malignant Glioma
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
2003-03-07 PHASE2
NCT03232931 COMPLETED
Preterm Infant
Emory University
2018-10-29
NCT05469191 COMPLETED
Quality of Life; Quality Muscle; Arquitecture Muscle
Universidad de Granada
2022-08-08
NCT04342377 COMPLETED
Lung Cancer; Non Small Cell Lung Cancer; Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage I; Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Stage II
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2020-11-30 PHASE3
NCT02899364 UNKNOWN
Myocardial Infarction; Heart Failure
University Medical Center Groningen
2018-07-20 PHASE2
NCT04058548 COMPLETED
Cystic Fibrosis
Boston Children's Hospital
2019-09-05
NCT03126591 COMPLETED
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Eli Lilly and Company
2017-07-03 PHASE1
NCT04579055 COMPLETED
COPD; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Thomas Riegler
2020-09-16
NCT03859349 COMPLETED
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
2019-05-06
NCT03042819 COMPLETED
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
University Health Network, Toronto
2017-05-16 PHASE1
NCT03177031 COMPLETED
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Penang Hospital, Malaysia
2017-06-13
NCT03089476 WITHDRAWN
Atopic Dermatitis; Eczema; Food Allergy
National Jewish Health
2017-09-30
NCT02636725 COMPLETED
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma; Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Jonathan Trent, MD, PhD
2016-04-19 PHASE2
NCT02367651 WITHDRAWN
Sarcoma, Soft Tissue
GlaxoSmithKline
2015-06 PHASE2
NCT04211519 COMPLETED
Endodontic Disease; Endodontic Inflammation
Nuh Naci Yazgan University
2017-09-01
NCT02066675 COMPLETED
Metastatic and Locally Advanced Soft Tissue Tumor Patients Unfit to Receive; Standard Chemotherapy
Italian Sarcoma Group
2014-02 PHASE2
NCT00484341 COMPLETED
Metastatic Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
AGC Biologics S.p.A.
2010-10 PHASE2
NCT01418001 TERMINATED
Sarcoma; Leiomyosarcoma; Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor; Malignant Fibrous; Histiocytoma/Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2011-08 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01653587 COMPLETED
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Irmandade Santa Casa Misericórdia Marília
2012-07 PHASE4
NCT02010437 WITHDRAWN
Superficial Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2014-01 PHASE4
NCT01918904 WITHDRAWN
Calcinosis Cutis
Loyola University
2013-09 PHASE2
NCT01369641 TERMINATED
Cancer
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
2011-08-24
NCT00276302 COMPLETED
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors; Soft Tissue Sarcomas
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2005-12 PHASE1
NCT00640614 COMPLETED
Contact Dermatitis
Allerderm
2008-04 PHASE3
NCT00439413 COMPLETED
Nicotine Dependence
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2007-06 PHASE2
NCT00064220 COMPLETED
Sarcoma
Daiichi Sankyo
2003-04 PHASE2
NCT00013585 COMPLETED
Cognition Disorders; HIV Infections
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-02-24)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Staurosporine functions as a potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor that binds to the catalytic domain of protein kinase C (PKC) isoforms and other serine/threonine kinases, thereby suppressing intracellular kinase signaling cascades and triggering neuronal apoptosis and cytotoxicity. This inhibition of key survival pathways highlights its potential therapeutic utility in arresting cell proliferation in oncological conditions such as soft tissue sarcoma.

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.