Drugs / Bexarotene
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Bexarotene

Small molecule

Developed for
lymphoma · non-small cell lung carcinoma · acute myeloid leukemia · lung cancer · primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma · breast cancer · schizophrenia · acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage
+22 more · acute lymphoblastic leukemia · alopecia areata · Alzheimer disease · atypical lobular breast hyperplasia · Cushing disease due to pituitary adenoma · ductal breast carcinoma in situ · flat ductal epithelial atypia · invasive breast carcinoma · Kaposi's sarcoma · leukemia · lobular breast carcinoma in situ · mycosis fungoides · myelodysplastic syndrome · myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease · parapsoriasis · plasma cell myeloma · primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma · psoriasis · Sezary syndrome · thyroid cancer · triple-negative breast carcinoma · upper aerodigestive tract neoplasm
Investigated by
Ligand Pharmaceuticals · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · Eisai Inc. · Genentech, Inc. · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
+35 more · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine · Beersheva Mental Health Center · Acrotech Biopharma Inc. · American Cancer Society, Inc. · AstraZeneca · Bausch Health Americas, Inc. · Baylor Breast Care Center · Boston University · Bristol-Myers Squibb · Daiichi Sankyo · European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC · Fox Chase Cancer Center · Georgetown University · Hackensack Meridian Health · Konstantin Dragnev · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Millennix · NYU Langone Health · National Cancer Centre, Singapore · National Medical Research Council (NMRC), Singapore · Raghu Nandan, M.D., Inc · ReXceptor, Inc. · Roswell Park Cancer Institute · Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins · Stanford University · Stanley Medical Research Institute · Tibotec Pharmaceutical Limited · United States Department of Defense · University College, London · University of Colorado, Denver · University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey · University of Virginia · University of Washington · Washington University School of Medicine

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 3 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansion US (FDA) TARGRETIN — 2015-07-29 fda.gov ↗
Approved EU (EMA) Targretin — 2001-03-29 europa.eu ↗
Approved US (FDA) TARGRETIN — 1999-12-29 fda.gov ↗

Trials 38

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT00718770 Nov 2008 → Jan 2013 thyroid cancer University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 111 trials
Phase 1 NCT05296304 Mar 2022 → Mar 2027 expected primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04664829 Oct 2020 → Aug 2025 triple-negative breast carcinoma National Cancer Centre, Singapore Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03323658 Jun 2018 → Aug 2021 atypical lobular breast hyperplasia, ductal breast carcinoma in situ, flat ductal epithelial atypia, invasive breast carcinoma +1 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02061878 Aug → Nov 2014 Alzheimer disease ReXceptor, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01504490 Dec 2011 → Dec 2016 plasma cell myeloma Georgetown University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01001143 May 2010 → May 2013 acute myeloid leukemia Washington University School of Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01134341 Mar 2010 → Aug 2015 Sezary syndrome, mycosis fungoides, primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma Acrotech Biopharma Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00127101 Sep 2005 → Oct 2008 lymphoma Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1 NCT00316030 Jan 2004 → ? acute myeloid leukemia Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01116622 Apr 2003 → Apr 2014 upper aerodigestive tract neoplasm Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/24 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT00845351 Nov 2008 → Dec 2011 Cushing disease due to pituitary adenoma University of Virginia Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00238628 Apr 2004 → Apr 2005 lung cancer Stanford University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00306969 Dec 2001 → Apr 2004 primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Boston University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00153842 Aug 2001 → Mar 2009 non-small cell lung carcinoma Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 213 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 2 NCT00615784 May 2010 → Oct 2013 acute myeloid leukemia Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00660231 Mar 2008 → Sep 2011 lymphoma University College, London Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00514293 Jan 2007 → Dec 2011 lung cancer Raghu Nandan, M.D., Inc Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00411632 Nov 2006 → Feb 2018 lung cancer M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00425477 Nov 2006 → Sep 2016 leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00255801 Nov 2005 → Oct 2017 lymphoma Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00125359 Aug 2005 → Mar 2014 non-small cell lung carcinoma Konstantin Dragnev Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00151008 Nov 2003 → Aug 2005 psoriasis University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00030849 Oct 2001 → Sep 2004 lymphoma Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00322296 Apr 2001 → Jul 2004 parapsoriasis Fox Chase Cancer Center Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial
Phase 2/3 NCT00063076 May 2003 → Oct 2006 alopecia areata M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 35 trials · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT00141947 Sep 2005 → Sep 2006 schizophrenia Beersheva Mental Health Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00056056 Jan 2003 → May 2010 lymphoma European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC Terminated Missed primary Stop: Enrollment
Phase 3 NCT00050960 May 2002 → Jul 2004 non-small cell lung carcinoma Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00050973 ? → Nov 2004 non-small cell lung carcinoma Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00534898 — schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia Beersheva Mental Health Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 41 trial
Phase 4 NCT01007448 Jan 2010 → Feb 2014 primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma Bausch Health Americas, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable2 trials
— NCT02551718 Sep 2015 → Jun 2020 acute leukemia of ambiguous lineage, acute lymphoblastic leukemia University of Washington Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00125372 Dec 2005 → Aug 2010 non-small cell lung carcinoma Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy5 trials
Phase 2 NCT01782742 Comparator Feb 2013 → Aug 2014 Alzheimer disease The Cleveland Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00178841 Background Jun 2005 → Mar 2007 Sezary syndrome, mycosis fungoides Vanderbilt University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01578499 Comparator Jun 2012 → May 2016 mycosis fungoides, primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00535574 Comparator Nov 2008 → Dec 2010 schizophrenia Beersheva Mental Health Center Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT05106192 Background Apr 2022 → Jun 2025 anaplastic large cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, lymphomatoid papulosis, mycosis fungoides Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 1

DateIssuerRelease
2015-04-24 Eisai Inc. Regulatory EISAI COMMENCES BUSINESS IN MEXICO, AIMS TO EXPAND CONTRIBUTION TO PATIENTS IN LATIN AMERICA ANTICANCER AGENTS HALAVEN® AND GLIADEL® NEWLY LAUNCHED eisai.com ↗
In addition to these newly launched anticancer products, Eisai Mexico has submitted the antiepileptic agents Inovelon® and Fycompa®, the anticancer agent Targretin® as well as the antiobesity agent BELVIQ® for regulatory review.

Evidence & citations 10 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 46 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Bexarotene “Targretin® (bexarotene) Gel 1% a synthetic vitamin A compound that is approved for the topical treatment and oral treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL).” NCT00063076 ↗
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“Azacitidine Bexarotene Bortezomib” NCT02551718 ↗

NCT01007448 ↗

NCT03323658 ↗

NCT00534898 ↗

NCT01001143 ↗

NCT00535574 ↗

NCT00660231 ↗

NCT00030589 ↗

NCT04664829 ↗

NCT01782742 ↗

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Known as Bexaroteno ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1023 ↗
Known as LG-100069 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1023 ↗
Known as LGD1069 “In this proposed study, we aim to investigate the effects of Bexarotene (Targretin; LGD1069; 4-\[1-{5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl} ethenyl\] benzoic...” NCT00141947 ↗
3

“OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the efficacy of oral bexarotene (LGD1069) at two different dose levels in patients with advanced breast cancer.” NCT00003752 ↗

“bexarotene (Targretin; LGD1069;” NCT00534898 ↗

“Bexarotene (Targretin LGD1069)” NCT00535574 ↗

Known as NSC-747528 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1023 ↗
Known as Targretin “In this proposed study, we aim to investigate the effects of Bexarotene (Targretin; LGD1069; 4-\[1-{5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-2-naphthalenyl} ethenyl\] benzoic...” NCT00141947 ↗
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“This study evaluates the use of Targretin capsules (bexarotene) in combination with standard chemotherapy for the treatment of metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in...” NCT00050973 ↗

“Investigator-Initiated, Double Blind, Vehicle-Controlled, Bilateral Comparison Trial of Bexarotene (Targretin) Gel 1% vs. Vehicle Gel in Combination With Narrow Band UVB...” NCT00151008 ↗

“The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of two new anticancer drugs, erlotinib (Tarceva) and bexarotene (Targretin), when treating patients with advanced lung cancer.” NCT00125359 ↗

“bexarotene (Targretin capsules, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, Calif) alone and then with the addition of interferon alfa-2b (Intron-A, Schering-Plough, Kenilworth, NJ).” PMID 17366595 ↗ May 2007

“Bexarotene (Targretin) is a synthetic retinoid mainly used for treatment of patients suffer from oncological or dermatological diseases.” NCT00535574 ↗

“combined bexarotene (Targretin(®) ) and PUVA vs. PUVA alone in patients with stage IB and IIA mycosis fungoides (MF).” PMID 22924950 ↗ Sep 2012

“A Multicenter Phase II Evaluation of Targretin (Bexarotene) Capsules in Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer” NCT00003752 ↗

“Targretin capsules (bexarotene)” NCT00050960 ↗

“bexarotene (Targretin; LGD1069;” NCT00534898 ↗

“Targretin® (bexarotene)” NCT00255801 ↗

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Known as Targretine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1023 ↗
Action Deplete “can cause the death of T-cells” NCT00063076 ↗
Modality Small molecule “This drug is a retinoid.” NCT00055991 ↗
Route Oral “All patients receive oral bexarotene once daily.” NCT00003752 ↗