Several clinical trials sponsored by industry and academic entities, including Sprout Pharmaceuticals and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, evaluate flibanserin across Phase 1, Phase 3, and feasibility designs. These investigations target conditions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, psychological sexual dysfunctions, and breast cancer. Completed studies have evaluated single-dose and steady-state pharmacokinetics as well as sustained efficacy, while an active, non-recruiting trial assesses flibanserin feasibility in breast cancer survivors receiving tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor therapy.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03707340 | Active not recruiting | Breast Cancer|Hyposexual Desire Disorder |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
2018-09-14 | -- |
| NCT01188603 | Completed | Sexual Dysfunctions Psychological |
Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc |
2010-07 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00277914 | Completed | Sexual Dysfunctions Psychological |
Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc |
2006-01 | Phase 3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).