Clonidine hydrochloride is currently evaluated across multiple clinical trials addressing acute and specialized medical contexts, including postoperative pain, emergence delirium, opiate withdrawal syndrome, and scoliosis. Spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3, these investigations are sponsored by a combination of academic institutions, hospital networks, and pharmaceutical developers, such as Assiut University and Rigshospitalet Denmark. Recorded trial recruitment statuses currently include actively recruiting, not yet recruiting, unknown status, and terminated.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05943613 | Not yet recruiting | Postoperative Pain |
Assiut University |
2023-12-01 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05091242 | Recruiting | Emergence Delirium |
Rigshospitalet Denmark |
2021-10-25 | Phase 2|Phase 3 |
| NCT05029401 | Unknown status | Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome |
DemeRx IB Inc.|MAC Clinical Research|ERT: Clinical Trial Technology Solutions|Hammersmith Medicines Research |
2021-04-01 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT03537612 | Terminated | Scoliosis |
Dr. Jean A. Ouellet MD FRCSC|Shriners Hospitals for Children |
2018-06-22 | 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>).