Clinical Trials

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 Recruitment statuses across this trial portfolio range from completed late-phase studies to withdrawn or pending early-phase trials.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NCT01685658 Withdrawn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)

Check the Alfuzosin HCl product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Alfuzosin hydrochloride selectively binds to and antagonizes alpha1-adrenergic receptors, thereby preventing endogenous catecholamine binding and suppressing receptor-mediated intracellular signaling cascades. This blockade relaxes smooth muscle cells within the prostate stroma and bladder neck, which decreases resistance to urine outflow and relieves lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia and acute urinary retention.

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>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.