Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Dantrolene acts as an antagonist of the ryanodine receptor, inhibiting sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium release and producing a dose-dependent reduction in myoplasmic free calcium levels. This blockade of intracellular calcium signaling relaxes postsynaptic skeletal muscle, mitigating hypermetabolic responses and addressing clinical conditions such as malignant hyperthermia, cerebral vasospasm, and statin-induced myopathy.

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.