Drugs / Alectinib
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Alectinib

Small molecule targets ALK, RET via inhibition

Developed for
non-small cell lung carcinoma · cancer · anaplastic large cell lymphoma · cancer of unknown primary site · hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm · renal cell carcinoma · ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma · biliary tract cancer
+31 more · bone cancer · brain neoplasm · breast cancer · bronchogenic carcinoma · cholangiocarcinoma · colorectal cancer · colorectal neoplasm · digestive system cancer · female breast carcinoma · hepatocellular carcinoma · lymphoproliferative syndrome · malignant endocrine neoplasm · melanoma · metastatic malignant neoplasm · metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain · neoplasm · neuroblastoma · neuroendocrine neoplasm · ovarian carcinoma · ovarian neoplasm · pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma · pancreatic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma · pancreatic neoplasm · prostate carcinoma · salivary gland cancer · sarcoma · soft tissue sarcoma · thyroid gland papillary carcinoma · tumor of salivary gland · urinary bladder cancer · lung neoplasm
Investigated by
Hoffmann-La Roche · Genentech, Inc. · Roche Pharma AG · AstraZeneca · Cancer Research UK · China Medical University Hospital
+73 more · GlaxoSmithKline · Hunan Province Tumor Hospital · Massachusetts General Hospital · National Cancer Institute of Mexico · Oslo University Hospital · Pfizer · Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust · The Netherlands Cancer Institute · University of Birmingham · University of Manchester · Amgen · Amsterdam University Medical Center · Bayer · Boehringer Ingelheim · Bristol-Myers Squibb · Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences · Centre Leon Berard · Clovis Oncology - Pharma and · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · Dutch Cancer Society · ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation · Eisai Inc. · Eli Lilly and Company · Erasmus Medical Center · Fondazione per la Medicina Personalizzata · Foundation Medicine · German Cancer Research Center · Guangdong Association of Clinical Trials · Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair · Haukeland University Hospital · Helse Fonna · Helse Forde · Helse Møre og Romsdal HF · Helse Nord-Trøndelag HF · Helse Stavanger HF · Helsinki University Central Hospital · Herlev and Gentofte Hospital · Hospital of Southern Norway Trust · Incyte Corporation · Innlandet Hospital Trust · Ipsen · Italian Oncology Group for Clinical Research · Janssen, LP · Joshua Palmer · Leiden University Medical Center · Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital · Maastricht University Medical Center · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · NRG Oncology · Nanjing Geneseeq Technology Inc. · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Nordland Hospital · Novartis · Novartis Pharmaceuticals · OHSU Knight Cancer Institute · Omnicure Clinical Research · Oregon Health and Science University · Ostfold Hospital Trust · Peking University Shenzhen Hospital · Radboud University Medical Center · SecuraBio · St. Olavs Hospital · Stelvio for Life · Sykehuset Telemark · The Hospital of Vestfold · Ulrik Lassen · UnitedHealthcare · University College, London · University Hospital of North Norway · University Hospital, Akershus · University Medical Center Groningen · Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 5 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (3) US (FDA) ALECENSA 2017-11-06 – 2026-06-11 fda.gov
Approved EU (EMA) Alecensa 2017-02-16 europa.eu
Approved US (FDA) ALECENSA 2015-12-11 fda.gov

Trials 58 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT05238831 Jan 2023 → May 2026 female breast carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, pancreatic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma +2 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 18 trials
Phase 1 NCT07001384 Aug 2025 → Aug 2031 expected ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06354387 Feb 2022 → Feb 2026 hepatocellular carcinoma China Medical University Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02621047 Dec 2015 → Dec 2016 Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02013219 Apr 2014 → Feb 2020 non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01984229 Dec 2013 → Mar 2014 Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02023125 Dec 2013 → Mar 2014 Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01981005 Nov → Dec 2013 Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01940510 Oct 2013 Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/210 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT07560410 May 2026 → Jan 2029 expected bone cancer China Medical University Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT06624059 Nov 2024 → Aug 2026 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT05987644 Mar 2024 → Feb 2028 expected metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain, non-small cell lung carcinoma Joshua Palmer Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT05713006 May 2022 → Dec 2026 expected National Cancer Institute of Mexico Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04774718 Sep 2021 → Feb 2032 expected Hoffmann-La Roche Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03202940 Sep 2017 → Jan 2029 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Massachusetts General Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03131206 Jun 2017 → Nov 2018 malignant endocrine neoplasm, non-small cell lung carcinoma Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02521051 Sep 2015 → Apr 2022 non-small cell lung carcinoma Massachusetts General Hospital Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT01871805 Sep 2013 → Oct 2014 non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT01801111 Jun 2013 → Oct 2014 non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 226 trials
Phase 2 NCT06692491 Jan 2025 → Dec 2027 expected Peking University Shenzhen Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05725200 Sep 2022 → Dec 2038 expected colorectal cancer Oslo University Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05159245 Dec 2021 → Nov 2026 expected cancer, hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm Helsinki University Central Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05014464 Nov 2021 → Jun 2026 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma Hunan Province Tumor Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04551521 Oct 2021 → Dec 2024 cancer German Cancer Research Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04644315 May 2021 → May 2022 anaplastic large cell lymphoma, brain neoplasm, bronchogenic carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma +8 Hoffmann-La Roche Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05015010 May 2021 → Dec 2024 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma Italian Oncology Group for Clinical Research Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04817956 Apr 2021 → Mar 2040 expected metastatic malignant neoplasm Oslo University Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04589845 Jan 2021 → Sep 2032 expected cancer Hoffmann-La Roche Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04632992 Jan 2021 → Dec 2023 cancer of unknown primary site Genentech, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/33 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT05987956 Mar → Nov 2026 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05770037 Dec 2023 → Oct 2029 expected anaplastic large cell lymphoma, lymphoproliferative syndrome, neuroblastoma, renal cell carcinoma Cancer Research UK Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05722886 Mar 2023 → Oct 2029 expected cancer, hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm Cancer Research UK Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 37 trials
Phase 3 NCT05170204 Nov 2022 → Jun 2030 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03768063 Feb 2019 → Jul 2028 expected cancer Hoffmann-La Roche Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03456076 Aug 2018 → Jun 2023 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03194893 Jul 2017 → Sep 2025 neoplasm Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02838420 Aug 2016 → May 2018 non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02604342 Nov 2015 → Jan 2017 non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02075840 Aug 2014 → Feb 2017 non-small cell lung carcinoma Hoffmann-La Roche Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 41 trial
Phase 4 NCT05525338 Mar 2022 → Dec 2025 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma University Medical Center Groningen Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT06709274 Nov 2024 → Jan 2029 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Guangdong Association of Clinical Trials Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase not stated1 trial
NCT02271139 non-small cell lung carcinoma Genentech, Inc. No longer available No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 5 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT03158389 Background May 2018 → Feb 2023 adult glioblastoma University Hospital Heidelberg Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 21 trial
Phase 2 NCT05081674 Comparator Jan 2020 → Jun 2023 lung neoplasm Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 32 trials
Phase 3 NCT06765109 Comparator Jul 2025 → Dec 2029 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Nuvalent Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03596866 Comparator Apr 2019 → Feb 2024 Takeda Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 41 trial
Phase 4 NCT04356118 Background Jun 2020 → Jun 2023 malignant leptomeningeal tumor Hui Bu Unknown No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 21 releases

DateIssuerRelease
2024-06-10 Roche Global Development European Commission approves Roche’s Alecensa as the first and only targeted adjuvant treatment for people with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer roche.com
2024-04-19 Roche Global Development FDA approves Roche’s Alecensa as the first adjuvant treatment for people with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer roche.com
2023-10-18 Roche Global Development Roche’s Alecensa reduces the risk of disease recurrence or death by an unprecedented 76% in people with ALK-positive early-stage non-small cell lung cancer roche.com
2023-09-01 Roche Global Development Roche’s Alecensa delivers unprecedented Phase III results for people with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer roche.com
2020-05-29 Roche Global Development Updated data demonstrate Roche’s Alecensa increases overall survival rate for people with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer roche.com
2019-09-30 Roche Global Development Roche to present results of first prospective trial using blood-based next generation sequencing which successfully identifies people for treatment with Alecensa roche.com
2019-09-28 Roche Global Development Roche to present new and updated data at ESMO 2019 reinforcing the use of Alecensa in the first-line setting for advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer roche.com
2018-10-22 Roche Global Development Roche's Alecensa (alectinib) significantly reduced the risk of disease worsening or death as first-line treatment in Asian patients with ALK-positive advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer roche.com
2018-08-20 Roche Global Development China National Drug Administration grants rapid approval of Roche's Alecensa (alectinib) as a treatment for ALK-positive lung cancer roche.com
2018-05-17 Roche Global Development Follow-up phase III data showed Roche’s Alecensa helped people with ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live a median of almost three years without their disease worsening or death roche.com
2017-12-21 Roche Global Development European Commission approves Roche’s Alecensa (alectinib) as first-line treatment in ALK-positive lung cancer roche.com
2017-11-07 Roche Global Development FDA approves Roche’s Alecensa (alectinib) as first-line treatment for people with specific type of lung cancer roche.com

Evidence & citations 16 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 67 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Alectinib Alectinib (ALECENSA®) is a type of drug called a ‘tyrosine kinase inhibitor’” PMID 41217067 Nov 2025
60

Alectinib used outside of indication, based on biomarker” NCT04817956

“ALK ROS1 Mutation:Crizotinib,Ceritinib,AlectinibNCT04356118

Alectinib 600 mg twice a day for 4 weeks” NCT04644432

AlectinibNCT05014464

NCT05238831

NCT05725200

NCT05713006

NCT02621047

NCT02271139

NCT01801111

NCT07001384

NCT06354387

NCT03737994

NCT04551521

NCT05081674

NCT01984229

NCT06624059

NCT02023125

NCT03944772

NCT05722886

NCT03498521

NCT04423185

NCT05770037

NCT04302025

NCT03445000

NCT04341181

NCT02838420

NCT06692491

NCT04116541

NCT02604342

NCT02075840

NCT03155009

NCT03202940

NCT04644315

NCT02013219

NCT03596866

NCT02521051

NCT04589845

NCT03779191

NCT02091141

NCT02925234

NCT05525338

NCT06709274

NCT04632992

NCT03194893

NCT02314481

NCT04774718

NCT04322890

NCT06765109

NCT07560410

NCT05987644

NCT04591431

NCT03131206

NCT03768063

NCT01871805

NCT03158389

NCT05015010

NCT05159245

NCT05170204

NCT05987956

Known as AF-802 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as AF-802 HYDROCHLORIDE ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as Alecensa “A Pilot Study of Alectinib (Alecensa) in Combination With Nivolumab (Opdivo) in the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Guided With Serum...” NCT06354387
3

“Participants will receive either crizotinib (Xalkori®) or alectinib (Alecensa®), with treatment selection determined by the study investigators.” NCT07560410

“Alectinib (ALECENSA®) is a type of drug called a ‘tyrosine kinase inhibitor’” PMID 41217067 Nov 2025

ALECENSA - alectinib hydrochloride capsule -- 600 mg orally twice daily” NCT05987956

Known as ALECTINIB (CH5424802) ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as alectinib hydrochloride “ALECENSA - alectinib hydrochloride capsule -- 600 mg orally twice daily” NCT05987956
Known as ALECTINIBCH-5424802CH5424802CT-CH542 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as CH-5424802 HYDROCHLORIDE ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as CH5424802 “Alectinib/CH5424802 is a known inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and is being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of ALK fusion-positive non-small cell...” PMID 25349307 Oct 2014
Known as RG-7853 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as RG-7853,CH5424802 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1738797
Known as RO5424802 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT01940510
1

NCT01981005

Action Inhibit “Alectinib is a selective and potent anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor” PMID 29748847 May 2018
Modality Small molecule “Alectinib is an anaplastic lymphoma kinase tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)” PMID 27544060 Aug 2016
Route Oral “Alectinib will be administered at a dose of 600 milligrams (mg) via capsule, orally, twice daily.” NCT01801111
Target ALK “Alectinib is a selective and potent anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor” PMID 29748847 May 2018