Clinical Trials

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)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Felodipine selectively binds to L-type voltage-gated calcium channels on vascular smooth muscle cell membranes, inhibiting transmembrane calcium influx and preventing intracellular calcium-mediated excitation-contraction coupling. This blockade leads to peripheral arterial vasodilation and reduced vascular resistance, providing the pharmacological rationale for its clinical use in managing hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy.

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.