Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic profiles of latrepirdine across neurodegenerative indications, focusing primarily on Alzheimer's disease—including moderate to severe cases—and Huntington's disease. Research spans Phase I trials assessing drug formulations, pharmacokinetics, and abuse potential, alongside Phase III protocols investigating safety and therapeutic performance. Key study sponsors include Pfizer, Medivation, Inc., and Bigespas LTD, with individual trial recruitment statuses categorized as completed, terminated, or recruiting.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07251023 RECRUITING
Alzheimer Type Dementia
Bigespas LTD
2025-11-20 PHASE3
NCT01152216 TERMINATED
Alzheimer's Disease
Medivation, Inc.
2010-04 PHASE3
NCT01085266 TERMINATED
Huntington Disease
Medivation, Inc.
2010-02 PHASE3
NCT00954590 TERMINATED
Moderate to Severe Alzheimer
Medivation, Inc.
2009-10 PHASE3
NCT01066546 TERMINATED
Alzheimer's Disease
Pfizer
2010-04 PHASE3
NCT00975481 COMPLETED
Alzheimer's Disease; Huntington's Disease
Pfizer
2009-10 PHASE1
NCT00990613 COMPLETED
Alzheimer's Disease; Huntington's Disease
Pfizer
2009-10 PHASE1
NCT00988624 COMPLETED
Alzheimer's Disease; Huntington Disease
Pfizer
2009-10 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-12-10)

Check the Latrepirdine 2HCl product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Latrepirdine acts as a multi-target modulator by binding to histamine, serotonin, and glutamate receptors while inhibiting L-type calcium channels and mitochondrial permeability transition pores, which blocks downstream excitotoxic signaling and neurotoxic beta-amyloid cascades. This multi-target blockade prevents mitochondrial dysfunction and cellular toxicity to preserve neuronal viability, offering therapeutic relevance for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's 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.