Clinical Trials

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 While the majority of these trials are completed, others are currently recruiting, terminated, or withdrawn.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NCT01018225 WITHDRAWN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)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Darifenacin HBr functions as a potent and selective antagonist of the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor with a pKi of 8.9, blocking acetylcholine-mediated activation of Gq protein-coupled signaling cascades. By inhibiting M3 receptor signaling, the compound suppresses intracellular calcium mobilization and prevents smooth muscle contraction, directly reducing involuntary detrusor muscle spasms to provide clinical benefit in overactive bladder and urge urinary incontinence.

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.