Clinical Trials

Desidustat has been evaluated in a completed Phase I clinical trial sponsored by Zydus Lifesciences Limited to assess its safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic characteristics following single-dose administration. The study targeted conditions including anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and chemotherapy-induced anemia. Findings from this trial established foundational safety and pharmacokinetic profiles to support further clinical evaluation of Desidustat for erythropoiesis stimulation.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04667533 Completed
Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease|Chemotherapy Effect
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
2020-11-11 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Desidustat functions as an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor that blocks PHD-mediated degradation of HIF-alpha, leading to HIF accumulation, nuclear translocation, and downstream activation of erythropoietin gene transcription. This elevation in endogenously produced erythropoietin promotes erythropoiesis and increases hemoglobin levels, providing a biological rationale for its clinical evaluation in treating anemia associated with chronic kidney disease and chemotherapy.

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.