Multiple clinical trials spanning Phases 1 through 4 evaluate fenoldopam primarily for acute kidney injury, renal failure, cardiac complications during cardiopulmonary bypass, salt-sensitive hypertension, and pediatric acute renal failure. Sponsored predominantly by academic hospitals and research foundations, these investigations encompass recruitment statuses ranging from completed Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies to terminated or withdrawn protocols. Collectively, this research assesses the drug's efficacy in perioperative organ perfusion and postoperative renal preservation.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02620761 | TERMINATED | Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA); Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) |
Medical College of Wisconsin |
2019-02-06 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT00557219 | TERMINATED | Acute Renal Failure |
Medical University of Gdansk |
2008-04 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01690832 | UNKNOWN | Coronary Artery Disease |
University of Roma La Sapienza |
2012-09 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00621790 | COMPLETED | Acute Renal Failure |
Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele |
2008-02 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01073189 | WITHDRAWN | Kidney Failures, Acute |
Southeast Renal Research Institute |
2010-04 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00982527 | COMPLETED | Kidney Failure, Acute |
Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute |
2009-09 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00743106 | TERMINATED | Partial Nephrectomy |
The Cleveland Clinic |
2002-09 | |
| NCT00747331 | COMPLETED | Cardiac Complications; Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato |
2008-09 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00286403 | WITHDRAWN | Acute Renal Failure |
Southeast Renal Research Institute |
2008-08 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT00592150 | UNKNOWN | Hypertension |
University of Virginia |
2007-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00467181 | COMPLETED | Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
Summa Health System |
2005-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00122018 | COMPLETED | Kidney Failure, Acute; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Cardiac Surgical Procedures |
Linda F. Barr, M.D. |
2002-05 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01324245 | COMPLETED | Salt-sensitive Hypertension |
Georgetown University |
2002-11 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-09-16)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).
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