Multiple clinical trials evaluate Tizanidine Hydrochloride across Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies involving healthy volunteer cohorts, spasticity, spasticity due to cerebral palsy, and malignant melanoma neoplasms. Sponsored by organizations including Acorda Therapeutics, Hoffmann-La Roche, Syneos Health, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, these investigations assess drug interactions, cardiac electrophysiology, bioequivalence, and pharmacokinetics. Recruitment status across this portfolio indicates mostly completed studies alongside a clinical trial that was terminated.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01844674 | Completed | Malignant Melanoma Neoplasms |
Hoffmann-La Roche |
2013-09-02 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01839279 | Completed | Spasticity |
Acorda Therapeutics |
2013-04 | Phase 2 |
| NCT01405950 | Terminated | Spasticity Due to Cerebral Palsy |
Acorda Therapeutics|Syneos Health |
2011-05 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01065987 | Completed | Healthy |
Dr. Reddy''s Laboratories Limited |
2001-09 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).