Clinical Trials

Nafamostat mesilate is evaluated across multiple early- to late-phase clinical trials targeting COVID-19, acute kidney injury, sepsis-induced coagulopathy, and postreperfusion syndrome during liver transplantation. Sponsored by academic medical centers and clinical research organizations, these studies assess parameters such as viral outcomes, filter patency, and hemodynamic stability. The trial portfolio includes completed studies, active non-recruiting trials, and those with an unknown recruitment status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06276010 RECRUITING
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Complication
Xiaotong Hou
2024-07-01
NCT06078839 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sepsis; Sepsis-induced Coagulopathy; Nafamostat Mesilate
Xu Li
2023-10-01 PHASE4
NCT04483960 UNKNOWN
SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19)
University of Melbourne
2020-07-28 PHASE3
NCT04473053 COMPLETED
COVID-19
University of Edinburgh
2020-07-03 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04352400 UNKNOWN
COVID19
University Hospital Padova
2021-06-04 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT04390594 TERMINATED
COVID-19
Institut Pasteur de Dakar
2020-08-13 PHASE3
NCT04628143 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical
2020-12-21 PHASE2
NCT04623021 COMPLETED
COVID-19
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical
2020-09-25 PHASE2
NCT04406415 COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics
Ensysce Biosciences
2020-09-21 PHASE1
NCT02478242 COMPLETED
Acute Kidney Injury
Kyungpook National University Hospital
2010-07 PHASE4
NCT01761994 COMPLETED
Acute Kidney Injury
Yonsei University
2007-09 PHASE4
NCT01001403 COMPLETED
Liver Transplantation; Postreperfusion Syndrome
Seoul National University Hospital
2009-03 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-09-25)

Check the Nafamostat mesilate (FUT-175) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Nafamostat mesilate acts as a broad-spectrum synthetic serine protease inhibitor that directly binds and inhibits key enzymatic targets, including transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2), thrombin, and coagulation factors, thereby blocking downstream proteolytic cascades and host-cell viral entry. This enzymatic suppression diminishes cellular inflammatory cytokine release and pathologically induced microvascular thrombosis, demonstrating direct clinical relevance in mitigating viral disease progression in SARS-CoV-2 infection and preventing clotting complications in acute kidney injury and sepsis.

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.