Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate Escitalopram Oxalate across Phase 1, Phase 4, and unassigned study phases, sponsored by academic medical centers and clinical research institutions. These studies investigate major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, opioid-induced respiratory depression, and neurocognitive responses in healthy volunteers. Recruitment status across these protocols ranges from completed studies to those that are not yet recruiting or have an unknown status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05730062 Not yet recruiting
Opioid Induced Respiratory Depression|Depressive Disorder|Anxiety Disorders
Leiden University Medical Center
2023-03-15 Phase 1
NCT05210140 Unknown status
Depressive Disorder Major
University of Belgrade|Clinical Centre of Serbia|Institute of Mental Health Serbia|Military Medical Academy Belgrade Serbia
2020-07-16 --
NCT04239339 Completed
Healthy
Rigshospitalet Denmark|University of Cambridge|Lundbeck Foundation
2020-04-28 Phase 4
NCT03912974 Completed
Healthy
University Hospital Basel Switzerland
2019-07-04 Phase 1

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

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Escitalopram Oxalate selectively binds to the serotonin transporter with a Ki of 0.89 nM, blocking presynaptic serotonin reuptake and elevating extracellular serotonin levels within the synaptic cleft. This enhanced serotonergic neurotransmission modulates downstream neural circuitry, providing the therapeutic foundation for treating major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders.

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.