Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3 have evaluated the therapeutic utility, safety, and pharmacokinetics of brincidofovir in treating viral infections—such as cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, and Ebola virus—as well as relapsed or refractory lymphoma. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies (including Chimerix, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and SymBio Pharmaceuticals) alongside academic and government entities like the NIH and NINDS, studies range from early-phase pharmacokinetic assessments to advanced efficacy trials. Across this research landscape, trial recruitment statuses encompass completed, active, terminated, suspended, and withdrawn protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07511049 RECRUITING
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
2026-06-05 PHASE2
NCT07387367 RECRUITING
Adenovirus Infections
SymBio Pharmaceuticals
2026-03-17 PHASE3
NCT06761677 SUSPENDED
Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma Including ENKL
SymBio Pharmaceuticals
2025-06-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04706923 COMPLETED
Adenovirus Infections; Cytomegalovirus Infection
SymBio Pharmaceuticals
2021-08-16 PHASE2
NCT05935917 COMPLETED
Smallpox
Emergent BioSolutions
2023-05-30 PHASE1
NCT05511779 TERMINATED
BK Virus Infection; Nephropathy; Kidney Transplantation
SymBio Pharmaceuticals
2022-10-14 PHASE2
NCT04542252 Completed
Drug Drug Interaction
SymBio Pharmaceuticals
2020-11-09 Phase 1
NCT03532035 WITHDRAWN
Adenovirus
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2018-12-15 PHASE2
NCT03339401 TERMINATED
Adenovirus
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2017-12-22 PHASE2
NCT02087306 COMPLETED
Adenovirus Infection
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2014-03 PHASE3
NCT02439957 TERMINATED
Cytomegalovirus Disease; Kidney Transplant Infection
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2015-09 PHASE3
NCT02439970 TERMINATED
Cytomegalovirus Disease
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2015-09 PHASE3
NCT01610765 Withdrawn
Herpes Simplex Virus
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2016-01 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT01769170 COMPLETED
CMV
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2013-08 PHASE3
NCT04268966 WITHDRAWN
Ebola Virus Disease
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2014-10 PHASE2
NCT02271347 WITHDRAWN
Ebola Virus
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2014-10 PHASE2
NCT01241344 COMPLETED
Adenovirus Disease
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2010-11 PHASE2
NCT01143181 COMPLETED
Double-stranded DNA Virus
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2010-12 PHASE3
NCT00942305 COMPLETED
Cytomegalovirus Infection
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2009-10 PHASE2
NCT05391724 Completed
Hepatic Impairment
Chimerix
2011-02 Phase 1
NCT00793598 COMPLETED
Viruria
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
2009-11 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00780182 Completed
Healthy
Chimerix|National Institutes of Health (NIH)
2008-10 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Brincidofovir is a lipid-conjugated prodrug that penetrates host cells to release cidofovir, which is phosphorylated into its active diphosphate metabolite that selectively inhibits viral DNA polymerase and halts viral genome replication. By terminating DNA chain synthesis, this compound suppresses intracellular viral load, thereby exerting potent antiviral efficacy against double-stranded DNA viral pathogens such as cytomegalovirus and adenovirus studied in clinical trials.

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.