Multiple clinical trials evaluate this active compound and its primary formulation across Phase 1 and Phase 4 development stages, sponsored by pharmaceutical entities including CMP Development LLC and Orion Corporation Orion Pharma. Research focus areas encompass healthy volunteers as well as clinical conditions such as edema due to heart failure or cirrhosis. Recruitment status across the studies ranges from a completed Phase 1 pharmacokinetic evaluation to a Phase 4 trial currently listed as not yet recruiting.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06021860 | Not yet recruiting | Edema Due to Heart Failure or Cirrhosis |
CMP Development LLC |
2024-06 | Phase 4 |
| NCT01083290 | Completed | Healthy |
Orion Corporation Orion Pharma |
2010-04 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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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.