Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Tizanidine HCl functions as a centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, binding to presynaptic alpha-2 receptors in the central nervous system to inhibit the presynaptic release of excitatory neurotransmitters. This inhibition reduces polysynaptic spinal reflex transmission and decreases motor neuron excitability, thereby providing therapeutic reduction of muscle tone in clinical conditions such as spasticity and spasticity associated with cerebral palsy.

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.