Clinical Trials

Conivaptan HCl has been evaluated across numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 to Phase 4. Supported by both pharmaceutical industry sponsors and major academic medical centers, these active, completed, terminated, and withdrawn studies investigate indications including hyponatremia, acute and chronic heart failure, liver disease, renal impairment, and cerebral edema associated with stroke or intracerebral hemorrhage.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03000283 COMPLETED
Cerebral Hemorrhage; Cerebral Edema; Intracerebral Hemorrhage; Stroke
Jesse Corry
2017-03-22 PHASE1
NCT03000283 Completed
Cerebral Hemorrhage|Cerebral Edema|Intracerebral Hemorrhage|Stroke
Jesse Corry|Allina Health System
2017-03-22 Phase 1
NCT01954290 WITHDRAWN
Acute Cerebrovascular Accident; Cerebral Edema
University of Florida
2015-09 PHASE2
NCT01752543 COMPLETED
Heart Failure
Finn Gustafsson
2013-12 PHASE4
NCT01370148 COMPLETED
Liver Disease
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2011-04 PHASE1
NCT01451411 TERMINATED
Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2012-02 PHASE3
NCT01370148 Completed
Liver Disease
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2011-04 Phase 1
NCT00811486 WITHDRAWN
Right Heart Failure; Pulmonary Hypertension
University of Colorado, Denver
2009-01
NCT00887627 COMPLETED
Kidney Diseases; Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2009-04 PHASE1
NCT00930202 COMPLETED
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
University of Washington
2009-08 PHASE1
NCT00806910 WITHDRAWN
Heart Failure
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
2008-10 PHASE4
NCT00851227 COMPLETED
Liver Disease; Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2009-02 PHASE1
NCT00727090 TERMINATED
Hyponatremia
Northwestern University
2008-08 PHASE4
NCT00924014 UNKNOWN
Heart Failure
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis
2009-07
NCT00684164 WITHDRAWN
Hyponatremia
Columbia University
2008-05 PHASE3
NCT00843986 TERMINATED
Hyponatremia; Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2009-04 PHASE3
NCT00887627 Completed
Kidney Diseases|Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2009-04 Phase 1
NCT00851227 Completed
Liver Disease|Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2009-02 Phase 1
NCT00592475 COMPLETED
Liver Cirrhosis
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2007-12 PHASE2
NCT00435591 COMPLETED
Hyponatremia; Euvolemia; Hypervolemia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2007-01 PHASE4
NCT00478192 COMPLETED
Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2007-04 PHASE3
NCT00379847 COMPLETED
Hyponatremia
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2004-02 PHASE3
NCT00057356 COMPLETED
Chronic Heart Failure
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
2002-11 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2020-04-17)

Check the Conivaptan HCl product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Conivaptan HCl functions as a dual arginine vasopressin V1A and V2 receptor antagonist, competitively binding to these receptors to inhibit vasopressin-stimulated intracellular signaling pathways. This dual blockade suppresses V2-mediated aquaporin-2 translocation in renal collecting ducts to promote solute-free water excretion while preventing V1A-mediated vascular smooth muscle constriction, providing physiological rationale for its clinical use in managing hyponatremia, heart failure, and cerebral edema.

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.