Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 evaluate the therapeutic profile, safety, and efficacy of Siponimod (BAF312) in neurodegenerative and autoimmune conditions, including secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, active dermatomyositis, and mild cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease. Sponsored by pharmaceutical entities such as Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Biogen alongside academic institutions like Johns Hopkins University, these studies encompass recruitment statuses ranging from active and recruiting to completed and terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00162474 RECRUITING
Healthy
Hadassah Medical Organization
2003-09
NCT06639282 RECRUITING
Alzheimer Disease; Mild Alzheimer Disease; MCI With Increased Risk for Alzheimer Disease; Cognitive Impairment, Mild
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix
2025-08-26 PHASE2
NCT03500328 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
Johns Hopkins University
2018-05-02
NCT04926818 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2021-10-05 PHASE3
NCT04925557 TERMINATED
Secondary-progressive Multiple Sclerosis
State University of New York at Buffalo
2021-11-13 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT03623243 COMPLETED
Multiple Sclerosis; Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis; Advancing Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2019-02-14 PHASE3
NCT05376579 Active not recruiting
Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2022-06-17 --
NCT04895202 Terminated
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis With Inflammatory Disease Activity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2021-11-19 --
NCT04792567 COMPLETED
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2021-04-19 PHASE4
NCT05826028 Completed
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2020-07-09 --
NCT03338998 COMPLETED
Hemorrhagic Stroke; Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2017-12-24 PHASE2
NCT01185821 COMPLETED
Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2010-08-30 PHASE2
NCT01801917 TERMINATED
Polymyositis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2013-04-24 PHASE2
NCT01665144 COMPLETED
Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-12-20 PHASE3
NCT02029274 TERMINATED
Active Dermatomyositis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2013-08-25 PHASE2
NCT01904214 COMPLETED
Renal Impairment
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2013-07 PHASE1
NCT01565902 COMPLETED
Hepatic Impairment
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-10 PHASE1
NCT02029274 Terminated
Active Dermatomyositis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2013-08-25 Phase 2
NCT01148810 TERMINATED
Polymyositis; Dermatomyositis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2010-06-15 PHASE2
NCT00879658 COMPLETED
Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2009-03-30 PHASE2
NCT00422175 COMPLETED
Healthy
Novartis
2006-10 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-21)

Check the Siponimod (BAF312) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Siponimod (BAF312) is a potent, selective agonist of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors S1P1 and S1P5 that triggers receptor internalization, thereby blocking the egress of functional lymphocytes from secondary lymphoid organs into circulation. By preventing auto-reactive immune cell infiltration into the central nervous system, this target-binding mechanism suppresses local neuroinflammation and tissue damage in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

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.