Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III evaluate dantrolene across various indications, including multiple sclerosis, psychostimulant drug toxicity, cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage, statin-induced myopathy, lumbar spine injury, hyperthermia, and Wolfram syndrome. Sponsored by academic medical centers, government entities such as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and industry partners including Eagle Pharmaceuticals, these studies range in recruitment status from actively recruiting and completed to terminated and not yet recruiting.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06966843 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Statins Induced Myopathy |
Tanta University |
2027-10 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT03109288 | RECRUITING | Multiple Sclerosis |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
2017-08-11 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT04134845 | COMPLETED | Ventricular Tachycardia |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
2020-08-21 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT03762109 | COMPLETED | Lumbar Spine Injury |
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center |
2019-07-29 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02829268 | COMPLETED | Wolfram Syndrome; Diabetes Mellitus; Optic Nerve Atrophy; Ataxia |
Washington University School of Medicine |
2017-01 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT01950520 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) |
2014-02-07 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03189433 | TERMINATED | Drug Toxicity Psychotropic Agents Psychostimulants |
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
2017-08-12 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02513095 | COMPLETED | Heat Stroke |
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
2015-09 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01024972 | COMPLETED | Subarachnoid Hemorrhage; Cerebral Vasospasm |
University of Massachusetts, Worcester |
2009-10 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT00796900 | TERMINATED | Hyperthermia |
Medical University of Vienna |
2008-05 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT00964548 | COMPLETED | Cerebral Vasospasm After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |
University of Massachusetts, Worcester |
2007-07 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-05-13)
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>).