Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning early to late phases have evaluated vorolanib for diverse oncological and ophthalmological indications, such as advanced solid tumors, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, thymic carcinoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Sponsored by academic medical centers and biopharmaceutical companies, these studies assess vorolanib as monotherapy or combined with checkpoint inhibitors or targeted agents. Recruitment statuses across these evaluations range from actively recruiting and completed to suspended or terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07047001 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC); Adjuvant
Dong Wen
2025-04-24 PHASE2
NCT07165418 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)
Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
2025-09-25 PHASE3
NCT06577961 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Kidney Cancer; RCC; Renal Cell Carcinoma
Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
2024-08-31 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06585878 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Renal Cell Carcinoma; RCC; Kidney Cancer
Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
2024-09-01
NCT07386158 RECRUITING
Vorolanib; Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (ccRCC); Neoadjuvant Therapy
Sun Yat-sen University
2025-07-10 PHASE2
NCT06728852 RECRUITING
Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC); Recurrent or Metastatic Lung Cancer; Third-line and Beyond Therapy; Angiogenesis Inhibition in Oncology
Li-kun Chen
2024-12-01 PHASE2
NCT06523049 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Renal Cell Carcinoma; Immunotherapy; Molecular Targeted Therapy
Hao Zeng
2024-08 PHASE2
NCT06406673 UNKNOWN
Extensive Small Cell Lung Cancer
Henan Cancer Hospital
2023-10-16 PHASE2
NCT03583086 COMPLETED
Thymic Carcinoma; Non-small Cell Lung Cancer; Refractory Thoracic Tumors; Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
2018-07-10 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04373369 TERMINATED
Extensive-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
Washington University School of Medicine
2020-10-07 PHASE2
NCT04126668 Completed
Advanced Malignant Solid Tumors
AnewPharma
2019-12-19 Phase 1
NCT03511222 TERMINATED
Solid Tumor; Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Gastric Cancer; Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Washington University School of Medicine
2018-09-11 PHASE1
NCT03511222 Terminated
Solid Tumor|Hepatocellular Carcinoma|Gastric Cancer|Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Washington University School of Medicine|Xcovery Holdings Inc.
2018-09-11 Phase 1
NCT02577458 Unknown status
Renal Cell Carcinoma Recurrent
AnewPharma|Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
2015-09 Phase 1
NCT02452385 Suspended
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
AnewPharma|West China Hospital
2015-03 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-07-09)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Vorolanib acts as an oral dual receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor that selectively binds to and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), thereby blocking downstream pro-angiogenic signal transduction cascades. By suppressing receptor autophosphorylation and downstream cellular proliferation and capillary sprout formation, vorolanib disrupts tumor neovascularization and cell survival, demonstrating therapeutic potential in solid tumors such as renal cell carcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer.

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.