Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate dofetilide across cardiovascular conditions, including paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, long QT syndrome, and drug-induced QT prolongation. Spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 alongside observational and comparative designs, these studies are sponsored by academic institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as corporate developers like Thryv Therapeutics and Boston Scientific Corporation. Across this portfolio, recruitment statuses range from completed and actively recruiting studies to terminated, suspended, or withdrawn investigations.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06096337 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Boston Scientific Corporation
2023-12-28
NCT05906732 TERMINATED
Long QT Syndrome
Thryv Therapeutics, Inc.
2023-03-12 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05906732 Recruiting
Long QT Syndrome
Thryv Therapeutics Inc.
2023-03-12 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT03070470 COMPLETED
Drug-induced QT Prolongation; Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2017-03-14 PHASE1
NCT02365532 COMPLETED
Long QT Syndrome
Gilead Sciences
2015-02 PHASE1
NCT02308748 COMPLETED
Drug-induced QT Prolongation; Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2014-05 PHASE1
NCT01873950 COMPLETED
Drug-induced Surface ECG Changes
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
2013-05 PHASE1
NCT00392106 SUSPENDED
Atrial Fibrillation
ProRhythm, Inc.
2006-04 PHASE3
NCT01097330 Terminated
Defibrillators Implantable|Tachycardia Ventricular
Population Health Research Institute|Abbott Medical Devices|Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
2010-08 Phase 3
NCT00408200 COMPLETED
Atrial Fibrillation
University of Pennsylvania
2006-11
NCT00540787 COMPLETED
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Biosense Webster, Inc.
2003-08-01 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-08-28)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Dofetilide selectively binds to and inhibits the hERG potassium channel, blocking the rapid delayed rectifier potassium current during phase 3 of the cardiac action potential. This blockade prolongs action potential duration and myocardial refractory periods, thereby terminating re-entrant electrical circuits to treat clinical conditions such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.

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.