Multiple clinical trials evaluate chloroquine diphosphate across Phase 1 through Phase 4 studies, focusing on conditions such as COVID-19, severe acute respiratory syndrome pneumonia, autoimmune hepatitis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and brain metastasis. Sponsored by academic medical centers and university networks including Hospices Civils de Lyon and Duke University, recruitment statuses span completed, terminated, active not recruiting, and not yet recruiting. Completed Phase 2, 3, and 4 trials specifically investigate disease prophylaxis, viral respiratory pneumonia, and autoimmune disorders, underscoring broad interest in the compound's therapeutic applications.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05841758 | Not yet recruiting | Sarcoidosis Pulmonary |
Hospices Civils de Lyon |
2024-04-01 | Phase 4 |
| NCT04443270 | Unknown status | COVID-19 |
CMN 20 de Noviembre |
2020-07-27 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04462367 | Active not recruiting | COVID19|Coronavirus Infection|Pregnancy Disease|Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome |
Instituto Materno Infantil Prof. Fernando Figueira |
2020-07-01 | -- |
| NCT04342650 | COMPLETED | COVID-19; SARS-CoV Infection; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Pneumonia; Clinical Trial |
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado |
2020-04-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT04323527 | COMPLETED | SARS-CoV Infection; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Pneumonia |
Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado |
2020-03-23 | PHASE2 |
| NCT04340544 | Terminated | COVID-19 |
University Hospital Tuebingen|Robert Bosch Medical Center|Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf|Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine |
2020-04-22 | Phase 2 |
| NCT04334148 | Completed | COVID-19 |
Adrian Hernandez|Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute|Duke University |
2020-04-22 | Phase 3 |
| NCT02463331 | COMPLETED | Autoimmune Hepatitis |
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital |
2003-05 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01980745 | COMPLETED | Hepatitis, Autoimmune |
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital |
2002-02 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01727531 | COMPLETED | Brain Metastasis |
Main Line Health |
2008-12 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).
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