Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic profiles of bimatoprost across Early Phase 1 through Phase 4 studies. While primarily targeting open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, investigations also extend to androgenetic alopecia, healthy volunteers, and breast cancer. Sponsored by leading pharmaceutical entities including Allergan, AbbVie, and Laboratoires Thea alongside academic centers like Duke University, these trials exhibit varied recruitment statuses ranging from active and recruiting to completed and terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03708627 RECRUITING
Graves Ophthalmopathy
Johns Hopkins University
2017-11-01 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT07218796 RECRUITING
Cataract; Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
SpyGlass Pharma, Inc.
2025-10-28 PHASE3
NCT07218783 RECRUITING
Cataract; Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
SpyGlass Pharma, Inc.
2025-10-15 PHASE3
NCT07217678 RECRUITING
Glaucoma; Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension; Glaucoma Suspect
University of Miami
2026-02-09 PHASE4
NCT07661329 RECRUITING
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG); Ocular Hypertension (OH)
YS Life Science Co., Ltd.
2026-06-02 PHASE3
NCT07641296 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
SpyGlass Pharma, Inc.
2026-07-31 PHASE1
NCT03891446 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
AbbVie
2019-03-27 PHASE3
NCT03850782 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
AbbVie
2019-02-28 PHASE3
NCT06267274 UNKNOWN
Open-angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
2024-04-01 PHASE1
NCT06120842 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Cataract; Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
SpyGlass Pharma, Inc.
2023-10-13 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06122090 UNKNOWN
Scars; Hypopigmented Scar; Hypopigmented Skin; Burn Scar; Scarring; Cicatrix, Hypertrophic; Cicatrix; Pigmentation Disorder; Burns Laser
Medstar Health Research Institute
2023-07-18 PHASE2
NCT06761313 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Glaucoma; Quality of Life (QOL)
Federal University of São Paulo
2021-03-01 PHASE4
NCT02390284 TERMINATED
Glaucoma
University of Miami
2015-09 PHASE3
NCT06369077 TERMINATED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Glaucoma; Drugs
CT Glaucoma Associates
2024-04-22 PHASE4
NCT05397600 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Laboratoires Thea
2022-06-22 PHASE3
NCT05335122 COMPLETED
Open Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
2022-03-16 PHASE2
NCT04898387 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension Glaucoma
Laboratoires Thea
2021-03-26 PHASE3
NCT05729594 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Laboratoires Thea
2023-02-27 PHASE1
NCT05729594 Completed
Healthy Volunteers
Laboratoires Thea
2023-02-27 Phase 1
NCT07154797 COMPLETED
Cataract; Ocular Hypertension; Glaucoma
SpyGlass Pharma, Inc.
2022-04-21
NCT05401357 RECRUITING
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
2022-06-29 PHASE3
NCT04890106 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Mankind Pharma Limited
2021-10-02 PHASE3
NCT04981886 UNKNOWN
Normal Tension Glaucoma
Salus University
2021-08 PHASE4
NCT04738149 COMPLETED
Vitiligo
Medical University of South Carolina
2021-11-02 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT04285580 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
AbbVie
2020-06-11 PHASE3
NCT02507687 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
AbbVie
2015-08-27 PHASE3
NCT04380025 UNKNOWN
Glaucoma
University of Puerto Rico
2020-05-15
NCT04647214 Recruiting
Open-angle Glaucoma|Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2021-03-03 --
NCT03825380 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension; Glaucoma
Laboratoires Thea
2018-11-23 PHASE3
NCT05600673 COMPLETED
Alopecia Areata
Ahmed Hassan Nouh MD
2019-01-01 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02636946 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Open-Angle Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2016-02-24 PHASE3
NCT03284853 COMPLETED
Open Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Aerie Pharmaceuticals
2017-09-05 PHASE3
NCT04285580 Completed
Open-Angle Glaucoma|Ocular Hypertension
AbbVie
2020-06-11 Phase 3
NCT03487042 UNKNOWN
Generalized Vitiligo
Assiut University
2018-05 PHASE4
NCT03927443 WITHDRAWN
Open Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
2019-06-10 PHASE3
NCT03419715 UNKNOWN
Migraine Disorders; Headache Disorders
Manistee Partners
2018-01-05 PHASE2
NCT03891446 Enrolling by invitation
Open-Angle Glaucoma|Ocular Hypertension
AbbVie
2019-03-27 Phase 3
NCT02250651 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2014-12-15 PHASE3
NCT02863705 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Normal Tension Glaucoma
Allergan
2016-07-05 PHASE4
NCT02571712 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2015-11-10 PHASE4
NCT02247804 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2014-12-15 PHASE3
NCT00999557 WITHDRAWN
Alopecia; Breast Cancer
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
2016-01
NCT02471105 UNKNOWN
Ocular Hypertension; Glaucoma
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
2015-09 PHASE4
NCT02155049 COMPLETED
Thyroid Associated Ophthalmopathies
Rabin Medical Center
2014-11 PHASE3
NCT02830776 COMPLETED
Dermatochalasis
Tulane University
2016-11 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT02676310 TERMINATED
Alopecia; Alopecia, Androgenetic; Baldness
Allergan
2016-03 PHASE1
NCT02742649 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
ForSight Vision5, Inc.
2016-04-30 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01298700 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2011-05-31 PHASE4
NCT02848300 COMPLETED
Androgenetic Alopecia
Allergan
2016-07 PHASE1
NCT02537015 COMPLETED
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
ForSight Vision5, Inc.
2015-08-10 PHASE2
NCT01157364 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-09-23 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02448043 COMPLETED
Nail Growth Cessation; Intraocular Pressure
Northwestern University
2015-06-04
NCT02059655 COMPLETED
Graves' Ophthalmopathy
Cardiff University
2014-11 PHASE4
NCT02143843 COMPLETED
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
ForSight Vision5, Inc.
2014-06-05 PHASE2
NCT02358369 COMPLETED
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
ForSight Vision5, Inc.
2015-01-19 PHASE2
NCT02176356 COMPLETED
Facial Rhytides; Crow's Feet Lines; Glabellar Lines; Nasolabial Fold
Allergan
2014-06-30 PHASE4
NCT02444767 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
ForSight Vision5, Inc.
2015-03 PHASE1
NCT01975714 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Association for Innovation and Biomedical Research on Light and Image
2013-10 PHASE4
NCT03966560 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Afyon Kocatepe University Hospital
2014-01 PHASE4
NCT02097719 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2014-05 PHASE4
NCT01426113 TERMINATED
Glaucoma
Allergan
2011-09 PHASE3
NCT01881126 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2013-06 PHASE4
NCT01915940 COMPLETED
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
ForSight Vision5, Inc.
2013-10-23 PHASE2
NCT01904721 COMPLETED
Alopecia; Alopecia, Androgenetic; Baldness
Allergan
2013-08 PHASE2
NCT01217606 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2011-01 PHASE3
NCT01891487 COMPLETED
Hypotrichosis
ATS Clinical Research
2013-05 PHASE4
NCT01664039 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Alcon Research
2012-09 PHASE4
NCT01830140 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2013-07 PHASE3
NCT01698554 COMPLETED
Idiopathic Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2012-11 PHASE3
NCT01765764 COMPLETED
Eyebrow Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2013-03-13 PHASE3
NCT01863953 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2013-06 PHASE2
NCT01241240 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2011-03 PHASE3
NCT01547598 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2011-12 PHASE4
NCT01493427 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Alcon Research
2011-12 PHASE4
NCT01594970 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2012-03 PHASE4
NCT02020512 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2011-07 PHASE4
NCT01023841 COMPLETED
Eyelash Hypotrichosis; Alopecia Areata
Allergan
2010-06-01 PHASE4
NCT01327599 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension; Pigment Dispersion Glaucoma
Alcon Research
2011-08 PHASE4
NCT01271686 COMPLETED
Intraocular Pressure; Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
University of California, San Diego
2011-01 PHASE4
NCT01525173 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2012-01 PHASE4
NCT01325337 COMPLETED
Alopecia; Alopecia, Androgenetic; Baldness
Allergan
2011-06 PHASE2
NCT01216943 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-11 PHASE3
NCT01325350 COMPLETED
Alopecia; Baldness
Allergan
2011-06 PHASE2
NCT01978015 COMPLETED
Uveitis, Anterior; Cystoid Macular Edema
University of Campinas, Brazil
2011-10 PHASE4
NCT01464424 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension; Open-Angle Glaucoma
Alcon Research
2011-10 PHASE4
NCT01391286 COMPLETED
Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2011-07-01 PHASE3
NCT01391273 COMPLETED
Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2011-07-01 PHASE3
NCT01448525 COMPLETED
Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2011-10 PHASE4
NCT01387906 COMPLETED
Hypotrichosis
Kenneth Beer
2011-03 PHASE4
NCT01243567 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Allergan
2010-06-01 PHASE4
NCT01177098 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-10 PHASE3
NCT01361841 UNKNOWN
Ocular Hypertension; Primary Glaucoma
Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
2009-01
NCT01542710 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Kasr El Aini Hospital
2011-01
NCT01291108 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2011-04 PHASE2
NCT01253902 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-12 PHASE4
NCT02061683 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-04-19 PHASE4
NCT01110499 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension; Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Allergan
2010-06 PHASE2
NCT02170662 COMPLETED
Male Pattern Hair Loss; Androgenetic Alopecia
Duke University
2009-11 PHASE2
NCT01099774 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-05-01 PHASE3
NCT00705757 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Application Site Pigmentation Changes
Summa Health System
2008-03 PHASE4
NCT01833741 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Primary Open Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2009-12 PHASE4
NCT01448837 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
2010-04 PHASE4
NCT01230736 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Alcon Research
2010-10 PHASE4
NCT01189279 COMPLETED
Alopecia; Alopecia, Androgenetic; Baldness
Allergan
2010-10 PHASE1
NCT00907426 COMPLETED
Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2009-08 PHASE3
NCT00941096 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Larissa University Hospital
2009-07 PHASE4
NCT01202513 WITHDRAWN
Vitiligo; Repigmentation
Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital
2010-08 PHASE4
NCT01068964 COMPLETED
Open-angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2010-02-01
NCT01170884 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2009-12 PHASE4
NCT00958035 COMPLETED
Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2009-11 PHASE4
NCT01064882 COMPLETED
Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2010-03 PHASE2
NCT01229423 COMPLETED
Eyelash Hypotrichosis
Allergan
2009-11 PHASE4
NCT01001195 COMPLETED
Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2009-11 PHASE2
NCT01016691 COMPLETED
Open-angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Vistakon Pharmaceuticals
2009-10 PHASE2
NCT00809848 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension; Glaucoma
Allergan
2009-02 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00541242 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension; Glaucoma
Allergan
2007-12 PHASE4
NCT00539526 COMPLETED
Open Angle Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2007-09 PHASE4
NCT00773136 COMPLETED
Hypertrichosis
University of Miami
2008-02
NCT00538304 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2007-11 PHASE2
NCT00486486 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
2007-03 PHASE4
NCT00693420 COMPLETED
Eyelashes
Allergan
2007-04 PHASE3
NCT00440011 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2006-08 PHASE4
NCT01200251 COMPLETED
Madarosis; Hypotrichosis
Duke University
2007-02 PHASE3
NCT00300443 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2005-12 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00187577 COMPLETED
Alopecia Areata
University of California, San Francisco
2005-06
NCT00652496 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2005-01 PHASE2
NCT02154217 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
University of Milan
PHASE3
NCT00332059 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2003-05 PHASE3
NCT00651859 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2002-11 PHASE2
NCT01655758 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension
University of Parma
2002-01 PHASE4
NCT00332072 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2001-08 PHASE3
NCT00332540 COMPLETED
Ocular Hypertension
Allergan
2001-08 PHASE3
NCT00847483 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
2002-01 PHASE4
NCT00347841 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Innovative Medical
PHASE4
NCT00348023 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Innovative Medical
PHASE4
NCT00329095 COMPLETED
Glaucoma; Ocular Hypertension
Robin, Alan L., M.D.
2005-12 PHASE4
NCT00347802 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Innovative Medical
PHASE4
NCT00355446 COMPLETED
Cataract
Indiana University
2001-07 PHASE4
NCT00567788 UNKNOWN
Glaucoma, Angle-Closure
Singapore National Eye Centre
2006-07
NCT00348062 COMPLETED
Glaucoma
Innovative Medical
PHASE4
NCT00273455 COMPLETED
Open-Angle Glaucoma
Pharmaceutical Research Network
2006-01 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-16)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Bimatoprost acts as a synthetic prostamide analog that selectively binds to prostamide receptors, modulating intracellular signaling pathways to enhance uveoscleral and trabecular outflow of aqueous humor. This increased fluid drainage effectively reduces elevated intraocular pressure, providing a direct therapeutic mechanism for managing open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension as evaluated in clinical trials.

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.