Multiple clinical trials evaluate clodronate disodium across oncological, rheumatological, and orthopedic conditions, including breast cancer, knee osteoarthritis, postmenopausal osteoporosis, radiation-induced brachial plexopathy, bone neoplasms, multiple myeloma, osteolysis, and aseptic loosening of hip prostheses. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, research networks, and academic healthcare centers, these studies encompass Early Phase 1 through Phase 3 evaluations alongside trials of unspecified phase. The body of research spans various recruitment statuses, including completed, active not recruiting, withdrawn, and unknown.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07116252 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Irrigation Solution; Postoperative Pain; Inflammation; Endodontic Treatment |
Suez Canal University |
2023-08-20 | |
| NCT06263517 | UNKNOWN | Osteoarthritis of Knee |
SPA Società Prodotti Antibiotici S.p.A. |
2023-10-12 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT00127205 | COMPLETED | Breast Cancer |
SWOG Cancer Research Network |
2005-07 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00658268 | COMPLETED | Aseptic Loosening of the Hip Prosthesis |
Region Skane |
2008-03 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01291433 | COMPLETED | Radiation Induced Brachial Plexopathy |
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris |
2011-03 | PHASE3 |
| NCT03803839 | COMPLETED | Hip Arthrosis |
University of Oulu |
2004-03-26 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT01348243 | COMPLETED | Postmenopausal Osteoporosis |
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. |
2011-10 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00009945 | COMPLETED | Breast Cancer |
NSABP Foundation Inc |
2001-01 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00877097 | COMPLETED | Osteoporosis |
Kuopio University Hospital |
1996-07 | |
| NCT00003232 | COMPLETED | Pain; Prostate Cancer; Quality of Life |
NCIC Clinical Trials Group |
1997-11-24 | PHASE3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-08-11)
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>).
- Clodronate Disodium Solubility in DMSO
- Clodronate Disodium Stock Solution
- Clodronate Disodium Storage
- Clodronate Disodium Stability
- Clodronate Disodium Molecular Weight
- Clodronate Disodium SMILES
- Clodronate Disodium CAS Number
- Clodronate Disodium Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Clodronate Disodium SDS|MSDS