Clinical Trials

Benzbromarone has been evaluated across multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4, primarily targeting hyperuricemia and gout alongside type 2 diabetes, idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. Sponsored by academic research institutes, university medical centers, and commercial pharmaceutical organizations, these investigations include both completed studies and protocols with unknown recruitment status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05504083 COMPLETED
Hyperuricemia
InventisBio Co., Ltd
2022-09-28 PHASE2
NCT03534037 UNKNOWN
Hyperuricemia; Metabolic Syndrome; Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction
National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan
2020-02-01 PHASE4
NCT05210517 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
2020-10-01 PHASE4
NCT02944214 UNKNOWN
Chronic Kidney Disease; Hyperuricemia; Abnormal Renal Function
Shanghai 10th People's Hospital
2016-10
NCT02338323 COMPLETED
Chronic Kidney Disease; Hyperuricemia; Abnormal Renal Function
Shanghai 10th People's Hospital
2015-01
NCT03185793 COMPLETED
Hyperuricemia
Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd.
2017-07-20 PHASE2
NCT03100318 COMPLETED
Hyperuricemia With or Without Gout
Fuji Yakuhin Co., Ltd.
2017-04-01 PHASE3
NCT02790450 COMPLETED
Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Medical University of Graz
2015-10 PHASE2
NCT02317861 COMPLETED
Gout and Asymptomatic Hyperuricemia
AstraZeneca
2014-12 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00422318 COMPLETED
Heart Failure; Hyperuricemia
Tottori University Hospital
2004-01 PHASE4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-10-15)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Benzbromarone binds to cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) with a Ki value of 19.3 nM and inhibits urate transporter function, blocking renal tubular uric acid reabsorption. By suppressing urate reuptake and promoting urinary uric acid excretion, the compound lowers serum urate concentrations, directly supporting its clinical evaluation for hyperuricemia, gout, and related cardiovascular and renal disorders.

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.