Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials, spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4, evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of Delamanid for drug-resistant, MDR, XDR, pediatric, and HIV-associated pulmonary tuberculosis. Encompassing completed, active, and terminated protocols, these studies are supported by diverse sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies like Otsuka, academic medical centers, and public institutions such as NIAID. Overall, research focuses on evaluating Delamanid both as a core component and within novel combination regimens to optimize treatment outcomes against resistant mycobacterial infections.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07675954 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis
Seoul National University Hospital
2026-10-01 PHASE3
NCT07198685 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Treat to Target; Treatment Duration
Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital
2025-09-30
NCT07126639 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Efficacy and Safety
Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital
2025-09-01
NCT03828201 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
Boston University
2022-06-07 PHASE2
NCT06649721 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Drug-resistant Tuberculosis; Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Rifampin-resistant Tuberculosis
Huashan Hospital
2024-11-27 PHASE3
NCT06114628 RECRUITING
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
University College, London
2024-01-09 PHASE2
NCT03568383 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Tuberculosis, MDR
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2019-06-03 PHASE3
NCT07129629 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary; Drug-Susceptible Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China
2025-08-20 PHASE2
NCT05766267 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary; Tuberculosis Infection
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023-11-21 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT06081361 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Rifampicin-resistant Tuberculosis
Beijing Chest Hospital
2023-12-22 PHASE3
NCT07170800 RECRUITING
Tuberculosis; Multidrug Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Rifampicin-resistant Tuberculosis
WestVac Biopharma Co., Ltd.
2025-09-19 PHASE2
NCT05556746 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary; HIV
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2023-11-24 PHASE2
NCT06476210 UNKNOWN
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Beijing Chest Hospital
2024-06 PHASE4
NCT05382312 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis
GlaxoSmithKline
2022-07-26 PHASE2
NCT03141060 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis; HIV Infections
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2019-02-18 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT05007821 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant; Tuberculosis; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2022-09-27 PHASE2
NCT05971602 TERMINATED
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Gates Medical Research Institute
2023-07-26 PHASE2
NCT03896685 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant; Tuberculosis; Pulmonary Tuberculoses; Mycobacterial Infections; Bacterial Infections; Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Médecins Sans Frontières, France
2020-04-06 PHASE3
NCT05926466 UNKNOWN
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary; Other Specified Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Michael Hoelscher
2023-09-21 PHASE2
NCT04062201 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis; Pre-XDR-TB; Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis; Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis; Rifampicin Resistant Tuberculosis
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd
2019-08-22 PHASE3
NCT05221502 COMPLETED
Pulmonary TB
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2022-04-12 PHASE2
NCT06224036 UNKNOWN
Drug-resistant Tuberculosis
Beijing Chest Hospital
2023-10-31 PHASE2
NCT02754765 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant; Infection, Bacterial; Pulmonary Tuberculoses
Médecins Sans Frontières, France
2016-12 PHASE3
NCT04550832 COMPLETED
Infections and Infestations; Pulmonary Tuberculosis
LigaChem Biosciences, Inc.
2021-10-28 PHASE2
NCT03959566 COMPLETED
Pulmonary Tuberculosis; Other Specified Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Michael Hoelscher
2021-05-06 PHASE2
NCT04421495 UNKNOWN
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis
Beijing Chest Hospital
2020-07-16 PHASE4
NCT03678688 COMPLETED
Pulmonary TB
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2018-10-18 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02975570 WITHDRAWN
Tuberculosis Multi Drug Resistant Active
Boston University
2017-08 PHASE3
NCT02619994 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
Seoul National University Hospital
2016-01 PHASE2
NCT01859923 COMPLETED
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2013-07-20 PHASE2
NCT02583048 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis; HIV Infections
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
2016-08-15 PHASE2
NCT01856634 COMPLETED
Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis; Pediatric
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2013-06-14 PHASE1
NCT01424670 COMPLETED
Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2011-09-02 PHASE3
NCT02573350 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2009-03-26 PHASE2
NCT01424670 Completed
Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization Inc.
2011-09-02 Phase 3
NCT01131351 TERMINATED
Tuberculosis
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2010-02-19 PHASE2
NCT00685360 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary; Tuberculosis, Multidrug Resistant; Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
2008-05-08 PHASE2
NCT01131351 Terminated
Tuberculosis
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization Inc.
2010-02-19 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-06-30)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Delamanid undergoes metabolic activation by the mycobacterial F420 coenzyme system to inhibit the synthesis of mycolic acid components, effectively blocking critical cell wall biosynthetic pathways. This inhibition compromises mycobacterial cell wall integrity and exerts potent intracellular bactericidal activity, driving the clearance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in patients suffering from multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis.

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.