Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials, primarily sponsored by industry sponsor Daiichi Sankyo, have evaluated Esaxerenone (CS-3150) across Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 clinical development, with recruitment status listed as completed across all protocols. Focusing on cardiovascular and renal indications, these studies assessed the therapeutic efficacy and safety of the drug both as monotherapy and in combination regimens. Key conditions evaluated include essential hypertension, severe hypertension, primary aldosteronism, hypertension with moderate renal impairment, and diabetic nephropathy.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02885662 COMPLETED
Primary Aldosteronism
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-09
NCT02890173 COMPLETED
Essential Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-09 PHASE3
NCT02722265 COMPLETED
Essential Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-03 PHASE3
NCT02807987 COMPLETED
Hypertension With Moderate Renal Impairment
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-06 PHASE3
NCT02848170 COMPLETED
Essential Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-08
NCT02807974 COMPLETED
Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-06 PHASE3
NCT02808026 COMPLETED
Severe Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
2016-06 PHASE3
NCT02345057 COMPLETED
Diabetic Nephropathy
Daiichi Sankyo
2015-01 PHASE2
NCT04019652 COMPLETED
Hypertension; Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist
Daiichi Sankyo
2015-11-19 PHASE1
NCT02448628 COMPLETED
Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo
2015-05 PHASE2
NCT02345044 COMPLETED
Essential Hypertension
Daiichi Sankyo
2015-01 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-12-21)

Check the Esaxerenone (CS-3150) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Esaxerenone selectively binds to the mineralocorticoid receptor and potently inhibits aldosterone binding with an IC50 value of 9.4 nM, thereby blocking downstream receptor activation and mineralocorticoid-mediated gene expression. This inhibition suppresses aldosterone-driven renal sodium reabsorption and cellular oxidative stress, which provides therapeutic utility in reducing albuminuria progression and managing hypertension, primary aldosteronism, and diabetic nephropathy.

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.