Clinical Trials

Ibutilide fumarate has been evaluated across multiple clinical trials primarily focusing on atrial fibrillation, persistent atrial fibrillation, pulmonary vein ablation procedures, and drug-induced Long QT syndrome. These studies encompass Phase 2, Phase 4, and non-interventional protocols sponsored by academic medical centers, health organizations, and medical device manufacturers. Recruitment statuses across the portfolio vary—including completed, active, terminated, and unknown—with research evaluating comparative efficacy and drug-induced QT interval lengthening.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04675788 COMPLETED
Long QT Syndrome; Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
Indiana University
2021-09-02 PHASE4
NCT03834883 COMPLETED
Long QT Syndrome; Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
Indiana University
2019-03-26 PHASE4
NCT03834883 Active not recruiting
Long QT Syndrome|Abnormalities Drug-Induced
Indiana University|American Heart Association|Purdue University
2019-03-26 Phase 4
NCT03370536 TERMINATED
Atrial Fibrillation; Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Vivek Reddy
2017-11-01
NCT02513940 COMPLETED
Long QT Syndrome
Indiana University
2016-05 PHASE4
NCT00589992 UNKNOWN
Atrial Fibrillation; Pulmonary Vein Ablation
Ball Memorial Hospital
2007-10
NCT01447862 COMPLETED
Atrial Fibrillation
Medical University of Vienna
2011-10 PHASE4
NCT01014741 COMPLETED
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Vivek Reddy
2009-10
NCT01929083 COMPLETED
Prolonged QT Interval in EKG and Sudden Death
Indiana University
2013-04 PHASE2
NCT01929083 Completed
Prolonged QT Interval in EKG and Sudden Death
Indiana University|American Heart Association
2013-04 Phase 2
NCT00589992 Unknown status
Atrial Fibrillation|Pulmonary Vein Ablation
Ball Memorial Hospital|Abbott Medical Devices
2007-10 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-03-19)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Ibutilide fumarate acts as a Class III antiarrhythmic agent by promoting a slow inward sodium current into cardiac myocytes, which extends the duration of the cellular action potential and prolongs the effective refractory period. This delay in cardiac repolarization suppresses re-entrant circuits, facilitating the rapid pharmacological conversion of acute atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter to normal sinus rhythm.

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.