Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate gadodiamide-related diagnostic and safety outcomes across conditions such as chronic kidney disease, gadolinium deposition disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and autism spectrum disorder. Comprising Phase 4 post-marketing safety trials as well as observational and interventional studies, sponsor types include industry entities like GE Healthcare and academic institutions such as Stanford University, Children's Hospital of Fudan University, and Cornell University. Recruitment status ranges from completed safety assessments in renal-impaired populations to upcoming evaluations of chelation therapies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06269055 Not yet recruiting
Gadolinium Deposition Disease|Ca-DTPA
Stanford University
2024-05-15 --
NCT04511767 Completed
Autism Spectrum Disorder|Global Developmental Delay|Language Disorder
Children''s Hospital of Fudan University
2019-09-01 --
NCT00908310 Completed
Chronic Kidney Disease|Renal Insufficiency
GE Healthcare|i3 Statprobe
2009-05 Phase 4
NCT00364585 Completed
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
2006-05 Phase 4

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Gadodiamide acts as a non-ionic paramagnetic contrast agent by complexing gadolinium ions (Gd3+), which alters local magnetic susceptibility and significantly shortens the T1 relaxation time of surrounding water hydrogen nuclei under an applied magnetic field. This accelerated proton relaxation increases localized signal intensity on T1-weighted images, providing enhanced anatomical resolution during magnetic resonance imaging to support diagnostic evaluations and safety assessments in conditions such as renal insufficiency or gadolinium deposition disease.

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.