Clinical Trials

Cilnidipine has been evaluated in several clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4, focusing on hypertension, stroke, metabolic syndrome X, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, and pharmacokinetic evaluations in healthy volunteers. Key late-phase investigations assess therapeutic efficacy, cerebral blood flow, and combination drug regimens, sponsored by pharmaceutical companies such as IlDong and Boryung alongside institutions like Kyorin University and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. These trials encompass both completed and unknown recruitment statuses.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02145104 COMPLETED
Hypertension
IlDong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
2014-06-17 PHASE3
NCT02343250 COMPLETED
Hypertension
IlDong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
2015-03 PHASE1
NCT02088008 UNKNOWN
Healthy Volunteers
IlDong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
2014-05 PHASE1
NCT01838967 COMPLETED
Healthy
IlDong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
2013-04 PHASE1
NCT00890279 UNKNOWN
Kidney, Polycystic, Autosomal Dominant
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan
2009-07 PHASE2
NCT00325637 COMPLETED
Hypertension; Stroke
Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
2005-01 PHASE3
NCT00325936 COMPLETED
Hypertension; Metabolic Syndrome X
Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
2005-07 PHASE4
NCT00541853 UNKNOWN
Kidney, Polycystic, Autosomal Dominant
Kyorin University
2007-12 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-06-13)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Cilnidipine dual-binds to L-type voltage-gated calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle cells and N-type calcium channels in sympathetic nerve terminals, which blocks extracellular calcium influx and suppresses norepinephrine release from sympathetic nerves. This dual channel inhibition causes arterial vasodilation and dampens sympathetic nervous system drive, thereby reducing systemic arterial pressure for the clinical management of hypertension, stroke, and related cardiovascular conditions.

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.