Several clinical trials evaluate the diagnostic utility, safety profile, and renal tolerability of iopromide across indications such as contrast-enhanced X-ray examinations, chronic pancreatitis recurrence risk, contrast medium safety, and chronic kidney failure. Spanning Phase IV and unassigned phase designs, these investigations are sponsored by academic medical centers and industry partners like Bayer, with recruitment statuses ranging from completed to not yet recruiting or unknown. These studies collectively refine risk assessments for renal toxicity and anaphylactoid reactions following intravascular administration.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05778929 | Not yet recruiting | Pancreatitis Chronic |
Peking University People''s Hospital |
2023-04-01 | -- |
| NCT05428397 | Completed | Contrast Enhanced X-ray Based Examination |
Bayer |
2022-06-30 | -- |
| NCT03622801 | Completed | Contrast Medium |
Bayer |
2018-10-12 | -- |
| NCT01580046 | Unknown status | Kidney Failure Chronic |
Yong Huo|Peking University First Hospital |
2012-04 | Phase 4 |
(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>).