Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate tiotropium bromide across Phase 1, Phase 2, and Not Applicable designations, with recruitment statuses including completed and actively recruiting. Sponsored by diverse entities such as Orion Pharma, Nemours Children's Clinic, the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease with Boehringer Ingelheim, and the National University of Malaysia, these studies involve healthy volunteers, pediatric asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Specific protocols investigate pharmacokinetic profiles, comparative treatment regimens, administration devices, and small airway remodeling.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05246046 Completed
Healthy Volunteers
Orion Corporation Orion Pharma
2022-02-16 Phase 1
NCT04990167 Recruiting
Asthma in Children
Nemours Children''s Clinic
2022-01-01 Phase 2
NCT05295355 Recruiting
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease|Boehringer Ingelheim
2021-01-25 Not Applicable
NCT04999930 Completed
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
National University of Malaysia
2020-01-10 Not Applicable

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

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Tiotropium Bromide hydrate acts as a muscarinic receptor antagonist that targets and binds M3 muscarinic receptors on smooth muscle cells and submucosal glands, blocking downstream cholinergic signaling pathways to inhibit smooth muscle contraction and excessive mucus secretion. This cellular inhibition produces prolonged bronchodilation, providing therapeutic relevance for clinical applications in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pediatric asthma.

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.