Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials across Phase 2 through Phase 4 evaluate enalaprilat dihydrate for cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, including heart failure, hypertension, dilated cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and orthostatic hypotension. Sponsored by academic and institutional entities such as the University of Michigan, Vanderbilt University, Ethicare GmbH, and the VA Office of Research and Development, these studies encompass completed, active non-recruiting, withdrawn, and unknown recruitment statuses. Overall, these investigations underscore the drug's therapeutic relevance in managing cardiovascular dysfunction and related metabolic disorders.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05259137 WITHDRAWN
Hypertrophic Scar
Nova Scotia Health Authority
2024-08 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT04640571 COMPLETED
Bile Salt Export Pump (BSEP) Transporter; Polysorbate 80
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2021-04-01 PHASE4
NCT02639637 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Vanderbilt University
2015-12 PHASE4
NCT03051282 Active not recruiting
Healthy Volunteers
University of Michigan
2017-04-01 Phase 4
NCT02654678 Unknown status
Heart Failure|Dilated Cardiomyopathy|Congenital Heart Disease
Ethicare GmbH
2016-03 Phase 2|Phase 3
NCT02652728 Unknown status
Heart Failure|Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Ethicare GmbH
2016-01 Phase 2|Phase 3
NCT02652741 Unknown status
Heart Failure|Congenital Heart Disease
Ethicare GmbH
2016-01 Phase 2|Phase 3
NCT01413542 COMPLETED
Hypertension; Diabetes Type 2
Vanderbilt University
2011-11
NCT00741156 COMPLETED
Hypertension; Congestive Cardiomyopathy
The Hospital for Sick Children
2008-07 PHASE3
NCT00248807 COMPLETED
Orthostatic Hypotension; Spinal Cord Injuries
VA Office of Research and Development
2005-10
NCT00226096 COMPLETED
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident); Cerebral Hemorrhage; Intracranial Hemorrhages
The George Institute
2005-11

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-02-17)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Enalaprilat dihydrate functions as a potent dicarboxylate-containing inhibitor of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), binding to the active site to block the conversion of angiotensin I to the potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin II while preventing bradykinin degradation. This biochemical inhibition decreases systemic vascular resistance and reduces aldosterone secretion, mitigating vasoconstriction and fluid retention to provide clinical efficacy in managing hypertension, heart failure, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

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.