Multiple clinical trials sponsored by academic institutions, such as Hannover Medical School and the Technical University of Munich, have evaluated fluspirilene for psychiatric and neurological conditions, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, dementia, depression, and anxiety disorders. Encompassing Phase III and Phase IV designs, these investigations focused on relapse prevention during long-term antipsychotic therapy as well as drug safety in elderly patients. Recruitment outcomes across these evaluations include both completed and terminated statuses.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02374567 | TERMINATED | Dementia; Depression; Schizophrenia; Psychosomatic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders |
Hannover Medical School |
2015-01 | PHASE3 |
| NCT02307396 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia; Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Features; Schizoaffective Disorders |
Technical University of Munich |
2015-02-01 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-02-28)
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>).