Drugs / Sulforaphane
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Sulforaphane

Small molecule targets NFE2L2 via activation

Developed for
autism · chronic kidney disease · major depressive disorder · prostate cancer · schizophrenia · breast neoplasm · cutaneous melanoma · HIV infectious disease
+20 more · lung cancer · melanocytic skin neoplasm · melanoma · Parkinson disease · prostate adenocarcinoma · psychotic disorder · schizoaffective disorder · acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage · alcohol sensitivity, acute · autism spectrum disorder · cardiomyopathy due to anthracyclines · chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · depressive disorder · diastolic heart failure · kidney disorder · skin atrophy · systolic heart failure · type 2 diabetes mellitus · urinary bladder cancer · urothelial carcinoma
Investigated by
Johns Hopkins University · Central South University · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · OHSU Knight Cancer Institute · Shanghai Mental Health Center
+37 more · University of Rochester · Andrew Zimmerman · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group · Evgen Pharma · Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · Guangzhou Psychiatric Hospital · Jian-Min Yuan, MD · John Kirkwood · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) · Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. · Oregon State University · Portland VA Medical Center · Premier Research · Qidong Liver Cancer Institute · Rowan University · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research · Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University · Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Shanghai Pudong New Area Nanhui Mental Health Center · Shanghai Xuhui District Mental Health Center · Shenzhen Fushan Biotech Co., Ltd. · Shenzhen Kangning Hospital · Sheppard Pratt Health System · Sunshine Specialty Health Care · Suzhou Psychiatric Hospital · The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University · The Wayne D. Kuni and Joan E. Kuni Foundation · Tianjin Anding Hospital · University of Minnesota · University of Pittsburgh · University of Virginia · University of Washington · VA Puget Sound Health Care System · Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Trials 21

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT01568996 Aug 2012 → Mar 2016 melanocytic skin neoplasm, melanoma John Kirkwood Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT05153174 May 2022 → May 2023 chronic kidney disease University of Rochester Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT00946309 Jul 2010 → May 2014 prostate cancer Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 213 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 2 NCT07040280 Feb 2026 → Mar 2031 expected cutaneous melanoma, melanocytic nevus ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05797506 May 2023 → Apr 2025 chronic kidney disease University of Rochester Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05084365 Nov 2021 → Nov 2023 Parkinson disease Central South University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04521868 Aug 2020 → Aug 2022 schizophrenia Central South University Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT04252261 Jun 2020 → Dec 2021 — Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03232138 Jan 2018 → Feb 2023 lung cancer Jian-Min Yuan, MD Completed Mixed
Phase 2 NCT03126539 Sep 2017 → Jan 2019 — Johns Hopkins University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02810964 Feb 2017 → Nov 2019 schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia Sheppard Pratt Health System Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02970682 Oct 2016 → Jan 2019 breast neoplasm Evgen Pharma Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT02677051 Feb 2016 → Dec 2025 overdue autism Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT03932136 Jul 2019 → Dec 2026 expected psychotic disorder Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 43 trials
Phase 4 NCT05224492 Feb → Jul 2022 HIV infectious disease Sunshine Specialty Health Care Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05148169 Jan 2020 → Dec 2022 major depressive disorder Shanghai Mental Health Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05145270 Nov 2019 → Nov 2022 major depressive disorder Shanghai Mental Health Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
— NCT01265953 Jul 2011 → Oct 2015 prostate cancer Portland VA Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy12 trials
Phase 0 NCT03730649 Comparator Oct 2019 → Mar 2025 overdue skin atrophy Johns Hopkins University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT05408559 Comparator Jul 2022 → Sep 2025 diastolic heart failure, systolic heart failure Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1/2 NCT03934905 Comparator Jun 2022 → Nov 2028 expected cardiomyopathy due to anthracyclines Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02561481 Comparator Dec 2015 → Dec 2018 autism spectrum disorder University of Massachusetts, Worcester Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05653492 Comparator May 2023 → Apr 2025 overdue kidney disorder University of Rochester Active not recruiting No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 4

DateIssuerRelease
2021-11-10 Evgen Pharma Results Publication of data on SFX-01 in glioblastoma investis.com ↗
The in vitro data, in GBM cells and patient-derived glioma-initiating cells, show anti-tumour activity of the Company's lead asset SFX-01.
2021-09-20 Evgen Pharma Results Publication of data in glioblastoma cells investis.com ↗
The in vitro data show effectiveness of the Company's lead asset SFX-01 in glioblastoma cells and 3D spheroids from several patients in New Zealand , together with the more commonly used commercially available cell lines.
2019-11-11 Evgen Pharma Results SFX-01 results in SAS study investis.com ↗
The primary endpoint of reducing blood flow velocity in the middle cerebral artery was not achieved, with no significant difference between the SFX-01 and placebo arms.
2019-09-30 Evgen Pharma Results ESMO presentation of Phase II STEM clinical data investis.com ↗
The trial data also showed that SFX-01, in combination with endocrine therapy , demonstrated both anti-tumour activity and prolonged disease stabilisation in heavily pre-treated patients progressing on endocrine therapy at entry to the study.

All press releases naming this drug 4 releases

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Evidence & citations 15 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 36 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Sulforaphane “A 12-week, randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to explore the effect of add-on sulforaphane (SFN) to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for major...” NCT05148169 ↗
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“Escitalopram(No-specified) 10-20mg/d, once per day; Sulforaphane(ZHIYINGUOSU, Shenzhen Fushan Biotech Co. Ltd.). 40-70kg, 4 tablets/day (containing 274μmol of glucosinolates);...” NCT05145270 ↗

“Sulforaphane (SFN) is a natural compound extracts from cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli, with cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.” NCT03932136 ↗

“Broccoli Sprout Extract Beverage: 600 micromole glucoraphanin and 40 micromole sulforaphane dissolved in 100 mL dilute pineapple and lime juice daily for 84 days.” NCT01437501 ↗

“Sulforaphane Bioavailability and Chemopreventive Activity in Men Presenting for Biopsy of the Prostate Gland: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” PMID 31155953 ↗ Jun 2019

“150 nanomol of sulforaphane/cm2 of skin in 80% acetone for 3 applications on 3 successive days prior to alcohol challenge” NCT01845220 ↗

“Sulforaphane (SF) is a naturally occurring substance (phytochemical) found in cruciferous vegetables.” NCT03232138 ↗

“SFX-01 is a novel drug for clinical delivery of sulforaphane (SFN).” PMID 39028412 ↗ Jul 2024

NCT05153174 ↗

NCT05408559 ↗

NCT03517995 ↗

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Known as (r)-sulforaphane ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL48802 ↗
Known as 1-isothiocyanato-4R- (methylsulfinyl)butane “Sulforaphane (1-isothiocyanato-4R- (methylsulfinyl)butane) is an isothiocyanate that is delivered by lyophilized extracts of 3-day-old broccoli sprouts.” NCT01474993 ↗
Known as 4-(methylsulfinyl)butyl isothiocyanate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL48802 ↗
Known as Avmacol Extra Strength “Participants were randomly assigned (2:1) to receive antipsychotics plus sulforaphane (1,700 mg Avmacol Extra Strength sulforaphane daily) or antipsychotics plus placebo for 24 weeks.” PMID 39832347 ↗ Jan 2025
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“Safety, Feasibility and Efficacy of Sulforaphane (Avmacol Extra Strength) in Chronic Kidney Disease” NCT05797506 ↗

Known as Isothiocyanate sulforaphane “Isothiocyanate sulforaphane (SF), derived from broccoli sprouts, has been known to induce an antioxidant response through the Keap1-Nrf2-antioxidant response element pathway.” NCT03126539 ↗
Known as SFN “One hundred and eighty adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) with no or poor response to initial antidepressant treatment will be recruited. Then all the...” NCT05145270 ↗
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“A 12-week, randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to explore the effect of add-on sulforaphane (SFN) to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for major...” NCT05148169 ↗

“the phytochemical sulforaphane (SFN)” NCT03934905 ↗

Known as SFX-01 ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT02970682 ↗
Known as Sulforaphane Nutraceutical “Sulforaphane Nutraceutical 6 tablets by mouth daily” NCT02810964 ↗
Known as Sulforaphane, (r)- ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL48802 ↗
Known as ZHIYINGUOSU “Escitalopram(No-specified) 10-20mg/d, once per day; Sulforaphane(ZHIYINGUOSU, Shenzhen Fushan Biotech Co. Ltd.). 40-70kg, 4 tablets/day (containing 274μmol of glucosinolates);...” NCT05145270 ↗
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“The oral dose of SFN (ZHIYINGUOSU, Shenzhen Fushan Biotech Co. Ltd.) is based on weight.” NCT05148169 ↗

Action Inhibit “will inhibit growth of prostate cancer cells.” NCT00946309 ↗
Modality Small molecule “SFN, an isothiocyanate found in cruciferous vegetables” NCT01265953 ↗
Route Oral “Sulforaphane given 200μmol (total daily) orally in four 50μmol capsules taken once daily from Week 1 Day 1 to Week 20 Day 7.” NCT01228084 ↗
Target NFE2L2 “This trial focuses on sulforaphane, a derivative of cruciferous vegetables, which is a potent stimulator of Nrf2 activity.” NCT01335971 ↗