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)
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>).