Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 4 evaluate pramipexole across indications including idiopathic Parkinson's disease, major depressive disorder, anxiety and social disconnection, hypereosinophilic syndrome, secondary behavioral addictions, and evaluations in healthy volunteers. Sponsored by diverse academic, governmental, and pharmaceutical entities—such as the University of California San Diego, NIMH, NIAID, Chase Therapeutics Corporation, and Knopp Biosciences—these studies display recruitment statuses ranging from completed and active to not yet recruiting and unknown.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06269146 Not yet recruiting
Anxiety Disorders|Anxiety|Depression|Social Disconnection
University of California San Diego|National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)|New York State Psychiatric Institute
2024-02 Phase 2
NCT03683225 Active not recruiting
Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
Chase Therapeutics Corporation
2019-04-01 Phase 2
NCT03642964 Active not recruiting
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Chase Therapeutics Corporation
2018-09-10 Phase 2
NCT02101138 Unknown status
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)|Knopp Biosciences|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
2014-03-14 Phase 2
NCT01733199 Completed
Parkinson''s Disease|Secondary Behavioural Addiction
Nantes University Hospital
2012-10 Phase 4
NCT01607034 Completed
Healthy Volunteers
Knopp Biosciences
2012-06 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Pramipexole selectively binds to and activates dopamine D2 and D3 receptors, stimulating postsynaptic dopaminergic signaling pathways to modulate neurotransmitter transmission. This agonist action restores dopaminergic tone and alleviates neurobehavioral deficits, providing clinical relevance in the management of idiopathic Parkinson's disease and major depressive disorder.

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.