Clinical Trials

Multiple completed clinical trials have evaluated esmolol across acute care and surgical settings to maintain cardiovascular stability and control hyperinflammatory states. These include a Phase 2 trial sponsored by Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital that investigated esmolol's immunomodulatory effects on cytokine storm, catecholamine overproduction, and immune dysfunction in sepsis management. Additionally, a trial classified under phase Not Applicable, sponsored by Erasme University Hospital, evaluated the management of hemodynamic instability and nociceptive pain during cardiovascular surgery under general anesthesia.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06390748 Completed
Sepsis|Lymphocyte Disorder T|Immunologic Paralysis|Catecholamine; Overproduction|Beta-Blocker|Cytokine Storm|Sympathetic Nervous System Diseases
Lin Chen|Sichuan Provincial People''s Hospital
2021-01-01 Phase 2
NCT04137991 Completed
Nociceptive Pain|Goal-directed Therapy|Hemodynamic Instability|Nol-Index|Remifentanil|Cardiac Surgery|Vascular Surgery|General Anesthesia
Erasme University Hospital
2019-10-10 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Esmolol selectively binds to and antagonizes cardiac beta-1 adrenergic receptors, inhibiting catecholamine-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity and cyclic adenosine monophosphate production to suppress sinoatrial node automaticity and slow atrioventricular node conduction. This rapid blockade of sympathetic overdrive reduces myocardial oxygen demand and stabilizes cardiac rhythm, offering key clinical benefits in controlling hemodynamic instability, acute excessive sympathetic activation, and systemic stress during cardiovascular surgery and sepsis.

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.