Multiple clinical trials evaluate diphenhydramine across Phase 1 through Phase 4, investigating conditions including post-operative nausea and vomiting, pain, central nervous system effects and pharmacokinetics, and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. Sponsored by entities such as the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, HALEON, Dent Neuroscience Research Center, and Mercy Health Ohio in collaboration with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, these studies encompass various recruitment statuses, including recruiting, completed, and terminated.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05759481 | Recruiting | Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting |
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center |
2024-02-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT05674721 | Completed | Pain |
HALEON |
2023-01-05 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05219604 | Terminated | Central Nervous System Effects of Diphenhydramine|Pharmacokinetics of Diphenhydramine |
Dent Neuroscience Research Center |
2022-03-15 | Phase 4 |
| NCT05244460 | Recruiting | Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome |
Mercy Health Ohio|Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine |
2021-12-02 | 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>).
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