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)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).