Numerous clinical trials, the vast majority of which are completed, evaluate the pharmacokinetics, bioequivalence, and therapeutic efficacy of felodipine across Phase 1 through Phase 4. Sponsored by leading pharmaceutical corporations and institutional research centers, these studies primarily target cardiovascular pathologies such as hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, alongside secondary indications including obesity, insulin resistance, microvascular impairment, and lung transplantation-related disorders. Additionally, clinical research has evaluated felodipine-based combination therapies to assess blood pressure control and cardiac remodeling biomarkers.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05614037 | UNKNOWN | Hypertension |
Overseas Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. |
2022-10-28 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02744872 | COMPLETED | Disorder Related to Lung Transplantation |
Rigshospitalet, Denmark |
2013-09 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01520285 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited |
2011-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT02232269 | COMPLETED | Food-Drug Interactions |
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's |
2012-02 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01238705 | UNKNOWN | Hypertension; Sexual Dysfunction |
LanZhou University |
2008-04 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00841880 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
Sanofi |
2009-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00742066 | UNKNOWN | Hypertension; Insulin Resistance; Microcirculation |
Maastricht University Medical Center |
2008-03 | |
| NCT00905333 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2008-10 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02327247 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited |
2008-09 | |
| NCT02311530 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited |
2008-10 | |
| NCT02311530 | Completed | Healthy |
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited|Ranbaxy Inc. |
2008-10 | Not Applicable |
| NCT02327247 | Completed | Healthy |
Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited|Ranbaxy Inc. |
2008-09 | Not Applicable |
| NCT00348686 | COMPLETED | Hypertension; Left Ventricular Hypertrophy |
AstraZeneca |
2006-06 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00507845 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
Sanofi |
2007-06 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00392262 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
Novartis |
2006-08 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00392262 | Completed | Hypertension |
Novartis |
2006-08 | Phase 3 |
| NCT00367939 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
Novartis |
2005-12 | PHASE3 |
| NCT02336607 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
AstraZeneca |
2005-12 | |
| NCT00348686 | Completed | Hypertension|Left Ventricular Hypertrophy |
AstraZeneca |
2006-06 | Phase 4 |
| NCT00861016 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
AstraZeneca |
2005-10 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01136863 | COMPLETED | Hypertension |
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences |
1998-04 | |
| NCT00679653 | COMPLETED | Obesity; Hypertension |
Abbott |
2002-02 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01630902 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited |
PHASE1 | |
| NCT01630655 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited |
PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2023-02-01)
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>).