Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials evaluate Cenicriviroc across conditions including HIV-1 infection, AIDS dementia complex, COVID-19, septic shock, and end-stage renal disease. Spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3 as well as Phase Not Applicable protocols, these studies are sponsored by both academic medical institutions and private organizations. Overall recruitment statuses include completed, recruiting, active not recruiting, not yet recruiting, terminated, and withdrawn.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04488081 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
COVID-19
QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative
2020-07-31 PHASE2
NCT04334915 WITHDRAWN
HIV Infections
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2022-11-22 PHASE2
NCT06329310 Not yet recruiting
End Stage Renal Disease
Xeltis
2024-07 Not Applicable
NCT05630885 COMPLETED
HIV-1-infection; Elevated Cardiovascular Risk
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2023-05-30 PHASE2
NCT06190717 Recruiting
Diabetes|End Stage Renal Disease
Sonavex Inc.
2024-02-21 Not Applicable
NCT06310174 Recruiting
Central Venous Catheter Exit Site Infection
Johns Hopkins University
2023-12-22 --
NCT06121115 Completed
Septic Shock|Hypotension and Shock
Region Skane
2023-10-03 --
NCT05896735 Recruiting
Multiple Trauma/Injuries
Second Affiliated Hospital School of Medicine Zhejiang University
2023-04-25 --
NCT05751395 Not yet recruiting
Central Venous Catheter
Deutsche Interdisziplinäre Vereinigung für Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin
2023-03-01 --
NCT04593940 COMPLETED
Covid19
Daniel Benjamin
2020-10-15 PHASE3
NCT04500418 TERMINATED
Covid19
Charite University, Berlin, Germany
2020-08-25 PHASE2
NCT03028740 TERMINATED
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2017-04-05 PHASE3
NCT03059446 TERMINATED
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis; Liver Cirrhosis; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2017-02-14 PHASE2
NCT03517540 COMPLETED
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2018-09-11 PHASE2
NCT03376841 COMPLETED
Hepatic Impairment
Allergan
2017-06-06 PHASE1
NCT02653625 COMPLETED
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2016-03-14 PHASE2
NCT02330549 COMPLETED
Prediabetic State; Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2015-07-17 PHASE2
NCT02217475 COMPLETED
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2014-09-18 PHASE2
NCT02128828 COMPLETED
AIDS Dementia Complex; HIV-1-Associated Cognitive Motor Complex; Human Immunodeficiency Virus
University of Hawaii
2014-04 PHASE2
NCT02684799 COMPLETED
Healthy
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2016-01-31 PHASE1
NCT02685462 COMPLETED
Healthy
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2016-01-31 PHASE1
NCT02342067 COMPLETED
Healthy
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2014-12 PHASE1
NCT02120547 COMPLETED
Liver Insufficiency
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2014-03 PHASE1
NCT01827540 COMPLETED
HIV-infection/AIDS
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2013-03 PHASE1
NCT01338883 COMPLETED
HIV-1 Infection
Tobira Therapeutics, Inc.
2011-06 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-03-16)

Check the Cenicriviroc product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Cenicriviroc acts as a potent dual inhibitor that selectively binds to CC chemokine receptors CCR2 and CCR5, thereby blocking chemokine-induced signal transduction and preventing monocyte and immune cell migration. This inhibition suppresses pro-inflammatory leukocyte recruitment and blocks viral co-receptor utilization, providing therapeutic efficacy in clinical trial conditions such as HIV-1 infection and COVID-19.

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.