Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate Chloroprocaine HCl across Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies for clinical applications including general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, cervical cerclage, and post-cesarean section pain and complications. Sponsored by academic and medical institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, the University of Arkansas, University Hospital Ghent, and Jinling Hospital, these protocols comprise completed studies alongside a withdrawn study.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03260972 Withdrawn
Cesarean Section Complications|Pain
Johns Hopkins University
2021-06 Phase 3
NCT03805438 Completed
Cerclage Cervical
Duke University|University of Arkansas
2019-02-07 Phase 4
NCT03805503 Completed
Spinal Anesthesia
University Hospital Ghent
2015-09-16 Phase 4
NCT02287870 Completed
Anesthesia
Jinling Hospital China
2008-01 Phase 4

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Chloroprocaine HCl reversibly binds to voltage-gated sodium channels on neuronal cell membranes, inhibiting intracellular sodium influx and preventing the depolarization required for action potential generation and propagation. This inhibition blocks nerve impulse transmission along peripheral fibers, providing localized sensory blockade and analgesia relevant to surgical conditions such as spinal anesthesia, cervical cerclage, and cesarean section delivery.

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.