Clinical Trials

Multiple completed clinical trials, including early-stage evaluations sponsored by academic institutions such as Imperial College London, Radboud University Medical Center, and the University of Minnesota, have assessed aminoguanidine hydrochloride across pulmonary, inflammatory, and microvascular disorders. These investigations focused on nitric oxide dynamics in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, selective inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibition during human endotoxemia, and the restoration of retinal vascular responses in diabetic retinopathy.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02099981 COMPLETED
Diabetic Retinopathy
University of Minnesota
2016-07 PHASE1
NCT00180635 COMPLETED
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Imperial College London
2003-10
NCT00184990 COMPLETED
Endotoxemia
Radboud University Medical Center
2005-01 PHASE1
NCT00159380 COMPLETED
Asthma
Imperial College London
2003-09

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-01-18)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Aminoguanidine hydrochloride acts as a dual inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase and diamine oxidase, binding to these enzyme targets to suppress excess nitric oxide synthesis and prevent the accumulation of advanced glycation end products through interactions with 3-deoxyglucosone. This inhibition attenuates vascular dysfunction and hyperinflammatory cascades, offering mechanistic relevance for clinical investigations in endotoxemia, diabetic retinopathy, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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.