Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 evaluate the therapeutic applications of amitriptyline, encompassing completed, recruiting, terminated, and unknown status studies. These investigations address primary indications such as major depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine prophylaxis, as well as secondary uses including postoperative analgesia, rosacea, dyspepsia, and leprosy neuropathy. Supported by academic institutions, medical centers, and pharmaceutical developers, current research focuses on genotype-guided dosing, topical delivery systems, and expanded therapeutic applications.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07640061 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Microvesicle Particles; Thermal Burn
Wright State University
2027-06 PHASE1
NCT07640061 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Microvesicle Particles; Thermal Burn
Wright State University
2027-06 PHASE1
NCT07716722 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Thermal Burn; Amitriptyline
Wright State University
2026-07 PHASE1
NCT07716722 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Thermal Burn; Amitriptyline
Wright State University
2026-07 PHASE1
NCT07655440 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Migraine Associated Vertigo; Tinnitus; Migraine; Vestibular Migraine
Stanford University
2026-07 PHASE4
NCT07655440 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Migraine Associated Vertigo; Tinnitus; Migraine; Vestibular Migraine
Stanford University
2026-07 PHASE4
NCT07556718 RECRUITING
Quiescent Crohn's Disease (CD)
University of Michigan
2026-06-03 PHASE2
NCT07556718 RECRUITING
Quiescent Crohn's Disease (CD)
University of Michigan
2026-06-03 PHASE2
NCT06312813 RECRUITING
Rosacea
Wright State University
2024-02-27 PHASE2
NCT06312813 RECRUITING
Rosacea
Wright State University
2024-02-27 PHASE2
NCT05889624 RECRUITING
Headache; Headache Disorders; Headache, Migraine; Migraine; Migraine Disorders; Migraine With Aura; Migraine Without Aura; Chronic Migraine
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2023-08-22
NCT05889624 RECRUITING
Headache; Headache Disorders; Headache, Migraine; Migraine; Migraine Disorders; Migraine With Aura; Migraine Without Aura; Chronic Migraine
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2023-08-22
NCT06261320 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Polyclinique de l'Europe
2024-02-28 PHASE2
NCT06261320 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Polyclinique de l'Europe
2024-02-28 PHASE2
NCT05110144 RECRUITING
Refractory Chronic Cough
Mayo Clinic
2021-11-01 PHASE2
NCT06499116 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Migraine
Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
2024-10 PHASE4
NCT05110144 RECRUITING
Refractory Chronic Cough
Mayo Clinic
2021-11-01 PHASE2
NCT06499116 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Migraine
Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
2024-10 PHASE4
NCT05120934 RECRUITING
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mayo Clinic
2021-11-01 PHASE2
NCT05120934 RECRUITING
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mayo Clinic
2021-11-01 PHASE2
NCT07593313 RECRUITING
Central Post-Stroke Pain
Nanchong Central Hospital
2024-01-01
NCT07593313 RECRUITING
Central Post-Stroke Pain
Nanchong Central Hospital
2024-01-01
NCT07008235 RECRUITING
Functional Dyspepsia
Md. Moktadirul Hoque Shuvo
2025-07-01 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT07008235 RECRUITING
Functional Dyspepsia
Md. Moktadirul Hoque Shuvo
2025-07-01 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT06417684 WITHDRAWN
Vestibular Migraine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2024-06-19 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT06417684 WITHDRAWN
Vestibular Migraine
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2024-06-19 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT06301061 UNKNOWN
Pain, Chronic; Lumbosacral Radiculopathy; Radicular; Neuropathic
Federico II University
2024-04-01
NCT06301061 UNKNOWN
Pain, Chronic; Lumbosacral Radiculopathy; Radicular; Neuropathic
Federico II University
2024-04-01
NCT04725383 TERMINATED
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Repetitive Compulsive Behavior
University of Missouri, Kansas City
2023-11-01 PHASE3
NCT04725383 TERMINATED
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Repetitive Compulsive Behavior
University of Missouri, Kansas City
2023-11-01 PHASE3
NCT04704453 COMPLETED
Head and Neck Cancer
Institut Claudius Regaud
2021-04-28 PHASE2
NCT04704453 COMPLETED
Head and Neck Cancer
Institut Claudius Regaud
2021-04-28 PHASE2
NCT03472092 COMPLETED
Headache, Migraine; Migraine; Migraine Disorders; Headache
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2018-10-02 PHASE2
NCT03472092 COMPLETED
Headache, Migraine; Migraine; Migraine Disorders; Headache
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2018-10-02 PHASE2
NCT06245564 COMPLETED
Itch
Aalborg University
2024-08-20
NCT06245564 COMPLETED
Itch
Aalborg University
2024-08-20
NCT05658874 TERMINATED
Interstitial Cystitis; Levator Spasm; Bladder Pain Syndrome
Jocelyn Fitzgerald
2022-12-06 PHASE3
NCT05658874 TERMINATED
Interstitial Cystitis; Levator Spasm; Bladder Pain Syndrome
Jocelyn Fitzgerald
2022-12-06 PHASE3
NCT05279963 RECRUITING
Bladder Pain Syndrome
The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2022-03-16
NCT05279963 RECRUITING
Bladder Pain Syndrome
The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2022-03-16
NCT06091553 UNKNOWN
Neuropathy in Cacer Patien
Beni-Suef University
2023-10-10 PHASE2
NCT06091553 UNKNOWN
Neuropathy in Cacer Patien
Beni-Suef University
2023-10-10 PHASE2
NCT05593614 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
AlgoTherapeutix
2023-02-28 PHASE2
NCT05593614 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
AlgoTherapeutix
2023-02-28 PHASE2
NCT06162819 UNKNOWN
Migraine; Prophylaxis
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
2024-01-01
NCT06162819 UNKNOWN
Migraine; Prophylaxis
Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
2024-01-01
NCT05917912 COMPLETED
Erythromelalgia
AlgoTherapeutix
2023-06-14 PHASE2
NCT05917912 COMPLETED
Erythromelalgia
AlgoTherapeutix
2023-06-14 PHASE2
NCT06312813 Recruiting
Rosacea
Wright State University
2024-02-27 Phase 2
NCT06158230 UNKNOWN
Migraine
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2023-03-19 PHASE2
NCT06158230 UNKNOWN
Migraine
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2023-03-19 PHASE2
NCT05867550 COMPLETED
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
Bahria University
2023-01-03 PHASE4
NCT05867550 COMPLETED
Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
Bahria University
2023-01-03 PHASE4
NCT05759845 UNKNOWN
Migraine
Dr. Reaz Mahmud
2022-08-22 PHASE4
NCT05759845 UNKNOWN
Migraine
Dr. Reaz Mahmud
2022-08-22 PHASE4
NCT04750967 COMPLETED
Migraine; Headache
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
2021-04-03
NCT04750967 COMPLETED
Migraine; Headache
Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
2021-04-03
NCT04292470 COMPLETED
GERD
University of California, Davis
2020-11-05
NCT04292470 COMPLETED
GERD
University of California, Davis
2020-11-05
NCT03324035 UNKNOWN
Pain, Neuropathic; Leprosy; Leprosy Neuropathy; Amitriptyline
University of Sao Paulo
2017-03-01 PHASE3
NCT03324035 UNKNOWN
Pain, Neuropathic; Leprosy; Leprosy Neuropathy; Amitriptyline
University of Sao Paulo
2017-03-01 PHASE3
NCT04777838 UNKNOWN
Muscle Type Temporomandibular Disorders; Myofascial Pain of the Masticatory Muscles
University of Coimbra
2021-03 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT04777838 UNKNOWN
Muscle Type Temporomandibular Disorders; Myofascial Pain of the Masticatory Muscles
University of Coimbra
2021-03 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT02552225 TERMINATED
Laryngeal Diseases
Boston Medical Center
2016-04 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT02552225 TERMINATED
Laryngeal Diseases
Boston Medical Center
2016-04 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT04523935 COMPLETED
Cerebral Palsy; Excessive Crying; Pain
Sathbhavana Brain Clinic
2005-12-07 PHASE4
NCT04523935 COMPLETED
Cerebral Palsy; Excessive Crying; Pain
Sathbhavana Brain Clinic
2005-12-07 PHASE4
NCT02090998 TERMINATED
Transformed Migraine; Chronic Daily Headache
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2014-05 PHASE4
NCT02090998 TERMINATED
Transformed Migraine; Chronic Daily Headache
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2014-05 PHASE4
NCT03591458 TERMINATED
Type1 Diabetes Mellitus; Hypoglycemia Unawareness
University of Utah
2018-08-01 PHASE2
NCT03591458 TERMINATED
Type1 Diabetes Mellitus; Hypoglycemia Unawareness
University of Utah
2018-08-01 PHASE2
NCT03646526 COMPLETED
Depressive Disorder
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
2018-04-04 PHASE1
NCT03646526 COMPLETED
Depressive Disorder
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
2018-04-04 PHASE1
NCT03587025 COMPLETED
Pain, Postoperative
University of Campinas, Brazil
2015-06-01 PHASE3
NCT03587025 COMPLETED
Pain, Postoperative
University of Campinas, Brazil
2015-06-01 PHASE3
NCT02256943 COMPLETED
Chronic Pain
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
2014-11 PHASE4
NCT02256956 COMPLETED
Chronic Pain
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
2014-11 PHASE4
NCT02256943 COMPLETED
Chronic Pain
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
2014-11 PHASE4
NCT02256956 COMPLETED
Chronic Pain
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
2014-11 PHASE4
NCT02139098 TERMINATED
Insomnia
Philipps University Marburg
2014-05 PHASE3
NCT02139098 TERMINATED
Insomnia
Philipps University Marburg
2014-05 PHASE3
NCT02871661 UNKNOWN
Vulvodynia
University of Campinas, Brazil
2016-07 PHASE3
NCT02871661 UNKNOWN
Vulvodynia
University of Campinas, Brazil
2016-07 PHASE3
NCT03096444 TERMINATED
Pruritus
Gil Yosipovitch
2017-05-23 PHASE2
NCT03096444 TERMINATED
Pruritus
Gil Yosipovitch
2017-05-23 PHASE2
NCT02374567 TERMINATED
Dementia; Depression; Schizophrenia; Psychosomatic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Hannover Medical School
2015-01 PHASE3
NCT02374567 TERMINATED
Dementia; Depression; Schizophrenia; Psychosomatic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Hannover Medical School
2015-01 PHASE3
NCT02746250 COMPLETED
Tension-type Headache
Danish Headache Center
2016-03
NCT02746250 COMPLETED
Tension-type Headache
Danish Headache Center
2016-03
NCT01856270 COMPLETED
Brain Injuries; Post-Traumatic Headache
University of Washington
2013-04 PHASE2
NCT02101892 COMPLETED
Migraine; Preventive Treatment
Rambam Health Care Campus
2014-04
NCT02054299 COMPLETED
Drug Metabolism; Membrane Transport
University Medical Center Goettingen
2013-04 PHASE1
NCT01856270 COMPLETED
Brain Injuries; Post-Traumatic Headache
University of Washington
2013-04 PHASE2
NCT02101892 COMPLETED
Migraine; Preventive Treatment
Rambam Health Care Campus
2014-04
NCT02054299 COMPLETED
Drug Metabolism; Membrane Transport
University Medical Center Goettingen
2013-04 PHASE1
NCT02339662 UNKNOWN
Myofacial Pain
Doron Aframian
2015-02 PHASE4
NCT02339662 UNKNOWN
Myofacial Pain
Doron Aframian
2015-02 PHASE4
NCT02190526 WITHDRAWN
Diarrhea- Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Quality of Life
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2014-09 PHASE4
NCT02190526 WITHDRAWN
Diarrhea- Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Quality of Life
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2014-09 PHASE4
NCT02519400 UNKNOWN
Depression
Asan Medical Center
2015-08 PHASE1
NCT02014363 COMPLETED
Major Depressive Disorder
e-Therapeutics PLC
2013-10 PHASE2
NCT02519400 UNKNOWN
Depression
Asan Medical Center
2015-08 PHASE1
NCT02014363 COMPLETED
Major Depressive Disorder
e-Therapeutics PLC
2013-10 PHASE2
NCT02519400 Unknown status
Depression
Asan Medical Center
2015-08 Phase 1
NCT02195115 UNKNOWN
Gallbladder Dyskinesia
CAMC Health System
2014-02 PHASE2
NCT02195115 UNKNOWN
Gallbladder Dyskinesia
CAMC Health System
2014-02 PHASE2
NCT02099006 COMPLETED
Female Genital Diseases
University of Rochester
2013-11 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT03587025 Completed
Pain Postoperative
University of Campinas Brazil
2015-06-01 Phase 3
NCT02099006 COMPLETED
Female Genital Diseases
University of Rochester
2013-11 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT01581281 TERMINATED
Migraine; Migraine Disorders; Headache
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2012-06 PHASE3
NCT01581281 TERMINATED
Migraine; Migraine Disorders; Headache
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2012-06 PHASE3
NCT02434523 TERMINATED
Laryngeal Diseases; Chronic Laryngeal Neuropathy
Boston Medical Center
2013-09 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT02434523 TERMINATED
Laryngeal Diseases; Chronic Laryngeal Neuropathy
Boston Medical Center
2013-09 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT02237937 UNKNOWN
Major Depression
HolsboerMaschmeyer NeuroChemie GmbH
2011-09 PHASE4
NCT01206478 COMPLETED
Chronic Oral Food Refusal
Ann Davis, PhD, MPH, ABPP
2010-08 PHASE2
NCT02237937 UNKNOWN
Major Depression
HolsboerMaschmeyer NeuroChemie GmbH
2011-09 PHASE4
NCT01206478 COMPLETED
Chronic Oral Food Refusal
Ann Davis, PhD, MPH, ABPP
2010-08 PHASE2
NCT02451475 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia
Mansoura University
2013-02 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02127736 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Winfried Rief
NCT02451475 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia
Mansoura University
2013-02 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02127736 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Winfried Rief
NCT01896349 UNKNOWN
Treatment Resistant Depression
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
2013-04
NCT01869907 COMPLETED
Neuropathic Pain Caused by Lumbar Radicular Pain
Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
2011-09 PHASE4
NCT01896349 UNKNOWN
Treatment Resistant Depression
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
2013-04
NCT01869907 COMPLETED
Neuropathic Pain Caused by Lumbar Radicular Pain
Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
2011-09 PHASE4
NCT00220844 TERMINATED
Dyspepsia
Temple University
2005-09
NCT01561209 COMPLETED
Neck Pain
St Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
2012-03 PHASE4
NCT00220844 TERMINATED
Dyspepsia
Temple University
2005-09
NCT01561209 COMPLETED
Neck Pain
St Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon
2012-03 PHASE4
NCT01161017 COMPLETED
Migraine
Rambam Health Care Campus
2008-07
NCT01161017 COMPLETED
Migraine
Rambam Health Care Campus
2008-07
NCT02101892 Completed
Migraine|Preventive Treatment
Rambam Health Care Campus|Migraine Research Foundation
2014-04 Not Applicable
NCT02041455 UNKNOWN
Fibromyalgia
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
2010-06 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT02041455 UNKNOWN
Fibromyalgia
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
2010-06 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00471445 COMPLETED
Neurotoxicity; Pain; Peripheral Neuropathy; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Gary Morrow
2007-10 PHASE3
NCT00471445 COMPLETED
Neurotoxicity; Pain; Peripheral Neuropathy; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Gary Morrow
2007-10 PHASE3
NCT00248651 COMPLETED
Dyspepsia and Other Specified Disorders of Function of Stomach
Mayo Clinic
2006-10 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00248651 COMPLETED
Dyspepsia and Other Specified Disorders of Function of Stomach
Mayo Clinic
2006-10 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00862095 TERMINATED
Headache
Madigan Army Medical Center
2008-06 PHASE4
NCT00862095 TERMINATED
Headache
Madigan Army Medical Center
2008-06 PHASE4
NCT00389038 UNKNOWN
Headache
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2006-10 PHASE3
NCT00389038 UNKNOWN
Headache
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
2006-10 PHASE3
NCT01357031 COMPLETED
Migraine
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
2010-05 PHASE3
NCT01357031 COMPLETED
Migraine
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
2010-05 PHASE3
NCT01367080 COMPLETED
Depression; Depressive State; Enuresis
Dong Wha Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2011-07 PHASE1
NCT01367080 COMPLETED
Depression; Depressive State; Enuresis
Dong Wha Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2011-07 PHASE1
NCT01306708 COMPLETED
Adhesive Capsulitis
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
2011-02 PHASE2
NCT01306708 COMPLETED
Adhesive Capsulitis
Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
2011-02 PHASE2
NCT01309178 UNKNOWN
Cystic Fibrosis; Pneumonia
University Children's Hospital Tuebingen
2009-05 PHASE2
NCT01309178 UNKNOWN
Cystic Fibrosis; Pneumonia
University Children's Hospital Tuebingen
2009-05 PHASE2
NCT00740571 UNKNOWN
Cancer; Neuralgia
Radboud University Medical Center
2008-09 PHASE3
NCT00740571 UNKNOWN
Cancer; Neuralgia
Radboud University Medical Center
2008-09 PHASE3
NCT00312260 COMPLETED
Pain
The Hospital for Sick Children
2006-04 PHASE3
NCT00312260 COMPLETED
Pain
The Hospital for Sick Children
2006-04 PHASE3
NCT00766350 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia
Universidad de Granada
2008-11 PHASE4
NCT00766350 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia
Universidad de Granada
2008-11 PHASE4
NCT01014520 UNKNOWN
Herniated Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Tabriz University
2009-05 PHASE2
NCT01014520 UNKNOWN
Herniated Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Tabriz University
2009-05 PHASE2
NCT00798083 COMPLETED
Neuropathic Pain Secondary to Radiation Therapy
British Columbia Cancer Agency
2008-04 PHASE3
NCT00798083 COMPLETED
Neuropathic Pain Secondary to Radiation Therapy
British Columbia Cancer Agency
2008-04 PHASE3
NCT01566825 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Dieter Kunz, MD
2008-08
NCT00370656 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus; Peripheral Neuropathies
University of Surrey
2007-02 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT01566825 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Dieter Kunz, MD
2008-08
NCT00370656 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus; Peripheral Neuropathies
University of Surrey
2007-02 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00516503 COMPLETED
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders; Leukemia; Lymphoma; Lymphoproliferative Disorder; Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms; Neurotoxicity; Pain; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
2008-02 PHASE3
NCT00516503 COMPLETED
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders; Leukemia; Lymphoma; Lymphoproliferative Disorder; Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm; Myelodysplastic Syndromes; Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms; Neurotoxicity; Pain; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
2008-02 PHASE3
NCT00475904 COMPLETED
Post Herpetic Neuralgia; PHN; Neuropathy; Nerve Pain
EpiCept Corporation
2007-07 PHASE2
NCT00475904 COMPLETED
Post Herpetic Neuralgia; PHN; Neuropathy; Nerve Pain
EpiCept Corporation
2007-07 PHASE2
NCT00124306 COMPLETED
Bladder Diseases; Interstitial Cystitis
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
2005-02 PHASE3
NCT00476151 COMPLETED
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Neuralgia
EpiCept Corporation
2007-07 PHASE2
NCT00124306 COMPLETED
Bladder Diseases; Interstitial Cystitis
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
2005-02 PHASE3
NCT00476151 COMPLETED
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy; Neuralgia
EpiCept Corporation
2007-07 PHASE2
NCT00006428 COMPLETED
Spinal Cord Injuries; Pain
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
1996-08 PHASE4
NCT00006428 COMPLETED
Spinal Cord Injuries; Pain
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
1996-08 PHASE4
NCT02256878 COMPLETED
Healthy
Boehringer Ingelheim
2004-08 PHASE1
NCT02256878 COMPLETED
Healthy
Boehringer Ingelheim
2004-08 PHASE1
NCT00029497 COMPLETED
Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Repetitive Strain Injury; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Pain
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
PHASE2
NCT00029497 COMPLETED
Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Repetitive Strain Injury; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Pain
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
PHASE2
NCT00000428 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia
Tufts Medical Center
2000-09 PHASE4
NCT00000428 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia
Tufts Medical Center
2000-09 PHASE4
NCT00006427 COMPLETED
Amputation, Traumatic; Pain; Postoperative Pain
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
1996-08 PHASE4
NCT00006427 COMPLETED
Amputation, Traumatic; Pain; Postoperative Pain
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
1996-08 PHASE4
NCT01049347 COMPLETED
Unipolar Depression
Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
1997-10 PHASE3
NCT01049347 COMPLETED
Unipolar Depression
Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim
1997-10 PHASE3
NCT00210821 COMPLETED
Migraine; Headache
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
2004-02 PHASE3
NCT00000817 COMPLETED
HIV Infections; Peripheral Nervous System Disease
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
1994-11
NCT00189059 TERMINATED
Chronic Neuropathic Pain
UMC Utrecht
2002-10 PHASE4
NCT00497562 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia; Growth Hormone Deficiency
Centro Medico Teknon
2004-05 PHASE2
NCT00351910 COMPLETED
Major Depressive Disorder
AstraZeneca
2006-05 PHASE3
NCT00000793 COMPLETED
HIV Infections; Peripheral Nervous System Disease
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
PHASE2
NCT00355277 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
2005-11 PHASE1
NCT00515229 COMPLETED
Cystic Fibrosis; Infection; Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
University Hospital Tuebingen
2006-10 PHASE2
NCT00564525 COMPLETED
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
2002-10 PHASE4
NCT00381199 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
2006-04
NCT00325000 TERMINATED
Major Depression
German Research Foundation
2000-11
NCT00266643 COMPLETED
Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
Eli Lilly and Company
2005-12 PHASE4
NCT00210821 COMPLETED
Migraine; Headache
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
2004-02 PHASE3
NCT00000817 COMPLETED
HIV Infections; Peripheral Nervous System Disease
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
1994-11
NCT00189059 TERMINATED
Chronic Neuropathic Pain
UMC Utrecht
2002-10 PHASE4
NCT00497562 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia; Growth Hormone Deficiency
Centro Medico Teknon
2004-05 PHASE2
NCT00351910 COMPLETED
Major Depressive Disorder
AstraZeneca
2006-05 PHASE3
NCT00000793 COMPLETED
HIV Infections; Peripheral Nervous System Disease
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
PHASE2
NCT00355277 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
2005-11 PHASE1
NCT00515229 COMPLETED
Cystic Fibrosis; Infection; Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
University Hospital Tuebingen
2006-10 PHASE2
NCT00564525 COMPLETED
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
2002-10 PHASE4
NCT00381199 COMPLETED
Fibromyalgia; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
2006-04
NCT00325000 TERMINATED
Major Depression
German Research Foundation
2000-11
NCT00266643 COMPLETED
Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
Eli Lilly and Company
2005-12 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-17)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Amitriptyline potently binds to and inhibits the serotonin transporter (SERT) and norepinephrine transporter (NET), thereby blocking monoamine reuptake into presynaptic nerve terminals and elevating extracellular transmitter concentrations within synaptic clefts. This sustained enhancement of monoaminergic neurotransmission dampens peripheral and central pain signaling and stabilizes mood pathways, providing therapeutic efficacy in clinical trial conditions such as major depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine prevention.

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.