Several clinical trials evaluate ciprofibrate across cardiometabolic and vascular conditions, including dyslipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, impaired glucose metabolism, and diastolic dysfunction. These Phase 3, Phase 4, and phase-unspecified studies—encompassing completed, actively recruiting, and unknown recruitment status protocols—focus on endpoints such as myocardial insulin sensitivity, vascular function, and lipoprotein levels. Trial sponsors include pharmaceutical companies like Novartis and Sanofi, as well as academic institutions including Maastricht University Medical Center and Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03662984 | COMPLETED | Myocardial Insulin Sensitivity; Impaired Glucose Metabolism; Diastolic Dysfunction |
Maastricht University Medical Center |
2018-11-01 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01480687 | UNKNOWN | Hypertension; Hypertriglyceridemia |
Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto |
2011-05 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00350038 | COMPLETED | Hypertension; Dyslipidemia |
Sanofi |
2005-02 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2021-01-08)
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>).