Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase I through Phase IV evaluate the pharmacokinetics and therapeutic profile of Darifenacin HBr in healthy volunteers and patient populations. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, these studies address urological conditions like overactive bladder, urge urinary incontinence, neurogenic detrusor overactivity, and ureteric stent-related symptoms, alongside neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. While the majority of these trials are completed, others are currently recruiting, terminated, or withdrawn.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06249867 | RECRUITING | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
Oliver Blanchard |
2024-11-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT06616675 | COMPLETED | HTLV-1; Overactive Bladder Syndrome |
Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos |
2022-03-16 | PHASE4 |
| NCT07206706 | COMPLETED | Management of Ureteric Stent Related LUTS and Pain |
Ain Shams University |
2022-05-01 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT02143570 | COMPLETED | Overactive Bladder |
Universidad de Valparaiso |
2014-05 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00892450 | COMPLETED | Parkinson's Disease; Overactive Bladder |
US Department of Veterans Affairs |
2009-05 | |
| NCT00712322 | TERMINATED | Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity |
Warner Chilcott |
2008-10-07 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00800462 | COMPLETED | Spinal Cord Injury; Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity |
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute |
2008-03 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01189071 | TERMINATED | Overactive Bladder; Renal Colic; Pain, Postoperative |
University of Missouri-Columbia |
2009-08 | |
| NCT01229280 | UNKNOWN | Bioequivalency |
Center for Clinical Pharmacology Research Bdbeq S.A. |
2010-12 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01227811 | UNKNOWN | Bioequivalency |
Center for Clinical Pharmacology Research Bdbeq S.A. |
2010-11 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00703703 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Novartis |
2008-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00703703 | Completed | Healthy |
Novartis|Procter and Gamble |
2008-05 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00845338 | TERMINATED | Multiple Sclerosis; Overactive Detrusor |
Bayer |
2007-02 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00921245 | Completed | Overactive Bladder |
Bayer |
2007-06 | -- |
| NCT00413790 | Completed | Healthy |
Novartis|Procter and Gamble |
2006-11 | Phase 4 |
| NCT00413426 | Completed | Healthy |
Novartis|Procter and Gamble |
2006-06 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00366002 | Completed | Overactive Bladder (OAB) |
Novartis|Procter and Gamble |
2006-06 | Phase 4 |
| NCT00366002 | COMPLETED | Overactive Bladder (OAB) |
Novartis |
2006-06 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01018225 | WITHDRAWN | Nocturia |
Cognitive Research Corporation |
2009-11 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00170755 | COMPLETED | Overactive Bladder Syndrome |
Novartis |
2002-04 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00171184 | COMPLETED | Overactive Bladder |
Novartis |
2005-04 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00127270 | COMPLETED | Urinary Incontinence |
Novartis |
2005-05 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00170768 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
Novartis |
2005-02 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00413790 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Novartis |
2006-11 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00413426 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Novartis |
2006-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00171145 | COMPLETED | Overactive Bladder Syndrome |
Novartis |
2004-04 | PHASE3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-09-05)
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>).