Clinical Trials

Multiple Phase 4 clinical trials have evaluated iodixanol, primarily assessing drug safety, patient comfort, chronic kidney failure, and renal insufficiency in patients with diabetes mellitus. Sponsored by academic institutions such as Peking University First Hospital, corporate entities including GE Healthcare, and contract research organizations, these studies feature varied recruitment statuses, including completed, terminated, and unknown.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01580046 Unknown status
Kidney Failure Chronic
Yong Huo|Peking University First Hospital
2012-04 Phase 4
NCT01475097 Completed
Drug Safety
GE Healthcare|i3 Statprobe
2011-10 Phase 4
NCT01376089 Completed
Patient Comfort and Safety
GE Healthcare|i3 Statprobe
2011-05 Phase 4
NCT00209417 Terminated
Renal Insufficiency|Diabetes Mellitus
GE Healthcare|ABX CRO|Examination Management Services Inc.|Covance|Quintiles Inc.|Averion International Corporation
2005-06 Phase 4

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As a nonionic hydrophilic contrast agent, iodixanol absorbs X-ray radiation due to its covalently bound iodine atoms, effectively blocking beam transmission through vascular spaces without disrupting cellular osmotic homeostasis. This iso-osmolar radiopacity minimizes osmotic fluid shifts and endothelial membrane stress, enabling clear vascular opacification during angiography while maintaining patient safety and reducing nephrotoxic risk in individuals with chronic kidney failure or diabetes mellitus.

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.