Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials evaluate BQ-123 across various cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal conditions, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, myocardial reperfusion injury, chronic kidney disease, and type 1 diabetes. Spanning early phase 1 through phase 4, these studies are sponsored by academic and clinical research institutions such as the Medical University of Vienna, Mayo Clinic, and the University of Edinburgh. Across the trial portfolio, recruitment statuses encompass completed, actively recruiting, unknown, and withdrawn studies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02966665 RECRUITING
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Pulmonary Artery Hypertension; Heart Failure; Hypertension
Russell Richardson
2008-09 PHASE1
NCT03679780 COMPLETED
Cardiovascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Risk Factor; Vasoconstriction
The University of Texas at Arlington
2018-10-01 PHASE1
NCT04907838 UNKNOWN
Type2 Diabetes
University of Southern Denmark
2018-05-01
NCT01119417 WITHDRAWN
Hypertension; Pure Autonomic Failure; Multiple System Atrophy
Vanderbilt University
2010-05 PHASE1
NCT04449198 Recruiting
Type 1 Diabetes
Augusta University
2020-10-14 Early Phase 1
NCT02062346 COMPLETED
Vasculitis
University of Edinburgh
2016-08
NCT02124824 COMPLETED
Heart Failure
VA Office of Research and Development
2014-09-01 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT01395329 COMPLETED
Prehypertension; Hypertension
University of Colorado, Boulder
2011-05 PHASE4
NCT01658410 UNKNOWN
Coronary Artery Disease; Aorto-coronary Bypass Grafting
Medical University of Vienna
2012-07 PHASE2
NCT02086253 COMPLETED
Healthy Conditions
University Hospital, Rouen
2014-02
NCT00586820 COMPLETED
Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
Mayo Clinic
2005-05 PHASE2
NCT00915070 COMPLETED
Healthy
Medical University of Vienna
2010-10
NCT00759408 COMPLETED
Pulmonary Hypertension
Brigham and Women's Hospital
1999-02 PHASE2
NCT00502528 COMPLETED
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Medical University of Vienna
2007-05 PHASE2
NCT00745693 COMPLETED
Coronary Disease
University of Edinburgh
2008-03
NCT00745693 Completed
Coronary Disease
University of Edinburgh|Umeå University
2008-03 Not Applicable
NCT00722215 COMPLETED
Chronic Kidney Disease; Proteinuria
University of Edinburgh
2006-05 PHASE1
NCT00115583 COMPLETED
Atherosclerosis, Coronary
Brigham and Women's Hospital
1998-11
NCT00427232 COMPLETED
Coronary Vessels; Endothelins; Vascular Resistance
Medical University of Vienna
2003-05 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-09-26)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

BQ-123 acts as a selective endothelin A (ETA) receptor antagonist that binds to ETA receptors, thereby inhibiting endothelin-1-induced intracellular calcium mobilization and downstream vasoconstrictive signaling cascades. This molecular blockade leads to vascular smooth muscle relaxation and enhanced blood flow, providing therapeutic relevance for treating elevated vascular resistance in cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.