Clinical Trials

A completed Phase 3 clinical trial sponsored by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline evaluated the safety, tolerability, and long-term therapeutic efficacy of Cilomilast for respiratory disorders, primarily chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This late-stage evaluation provides valuable clinical data regarding the compound's performance in respiratory disease management.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00103922 COMPLETED
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
GlaxoSmithKline
2004-11 PHASE3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2016-10-28)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Cilomilast selectively binds to phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) and inhibits its catalytic activity, thereby preventing the degradation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and elevating intracellular cAMP levels in inflammatory cells. This elevation of cAMP suppresses pro-inflammatory signaling and mediator release, ultimately reducing pulmonary inflammatory responses associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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.