Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate Alisporivir, focusing predominantly on chronic hepatitis C virus infection and pharmacokinetic evaluations in patients with chronic kidney failure and hepatic insufficiency. Sponsored by pharmaceutical entities including Debiopharm International SA and Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc., these Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies have all completed recruitment.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02173574 Completed
Hepatitis C Virus
Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc
2014-08 Phase 1
NCT01975337 Completed
Kidney Failure Chronic
Debiopharm International SA
2013-08 Phase 1
NCT01860326 Completed
Hepatic Insufficiency
Debiopharm International SA
2011-03 Phase 1
NCT00537407 Completed
Chronic Hepatitis C
Debiopharm International SA
2007-09 Phase 2

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Alisporivir selectively binds to cyclophilin A, inhibiting its peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase activity and disrupting host-factor interactions required for viral replication complex formation. This blockade impairs host-mediated viral RNA synthesis and intracellular viral assembly, ultimately suppressing viral replication in therapeutic targets such as chronic hepatitis C infection.

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.