Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Chloroquine diphosphate functions as an inhibitor of toll-like receptors (TLRs) and an activator of ATM, which disrupts endosomal acidification and blocks downstream inflammatory signaling cascades. By suppressing hyperactive immune signaling and cellular uptake pathways, this agent attenuates pathogenic inflammatory responses relevant to clinical conditions such as COVID-19, severe viral pneumonia, and autoimmune hepatitis.

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.