Multiple clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic profile and bioequivalence of alfuzosin hydrochloride across Phase 1, Phase 3, and Phase 4 investigations. Supported by major sponsors including Sanofi, Pharma Nueva, and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes, these studies encompass healthy volunteers and patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, acute urinary retention, or renal colic. Recruitment statuses across this trial portfolio range from completed late-phase studies to withdrawn or pending early-phase trials.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06316336 | Not yet recruiting | Healthy Vollunteer |
Pharma Nueva |
2024-06-10 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01685658 | Withdrawn | Renal Colic|Acute Renal Colic |
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes |
2016-09 | Phase 4 |
| NCT00637715 | Completed | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
Sanofi |
2003-10 | Phase 4 |
| NCT00290030 | Completed | Prostatic Hyperplasia|Acute Urinary Retention |
Sanofi |
2001-05 | Phase 3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).