Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 have evaluated ipragliflozin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, as well as pharmacokinetic assessments in healthy volunteers. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies such as Astellas Pharma and academic medical centers including Yonsei University, these studies evaluated Phase 2 and Phase 3 regimens, including combination therapies with metformin. Most registered trials have reached completed status, with a small fraction terminated, establishing a solid clinical data profile for the drug.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03076112 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
2017-04-25 PHASE3
NCT03118713 TERMINATED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Korea, Inc.
2017-04-25 PHASE4
NCT02847091 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2016-07-29 PHASE4
NCT02897219 COMPLETED
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2016-08-29 PHASE3
NCT02875821 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFLD)
Yonsei University
2016-04-26 PHASE4
NCT02564211 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2015-10-26 PHASE3
NCT02794792 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
2016-05-11 PHASE3
NCT02791035 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Asan Medical Center
2016-06 PHASE4
NCT02452632 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Korea, Inc.
2015-06-22 PHASE3
NCT02577003 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2015-11-09 PHASE3
NCT02577016 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2015-11-05 PHASE3
NCT02291874 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2014-10-08 PHASE4
NCT02794792 Completed
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.|Astellas Pharma Inc
2016-05-11 Phase 3
NCT02529449 COMPLETED
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2015-09-01 PHASE2
NCT02529449 Completed
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2015-09-01 Phase 2
NCT02175784 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2014-03-31 PHASE4
NCT01972880 COMPLETED
Healthy; Plasma Concentration of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2013-09 PHASE1
NCT01972880 Completed
Healthy|Plasma Concentration of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2013-09 Phase 1
NCT01672762 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2012-05-25 PHASE3
NCT01505426 COMPLETED
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-11-28 PHASE3
NCT01316094 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-01-18 PHASE3
NCT01316107 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-01-15 PHASE3
NCT01514838 TERMINATED
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2012-04-23 PHASE3
NCT01242228 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-10-21 PHASE3
NCT01242202 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-10-21 PHASE3
NCT01225081 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-09-15 PHASE3
NCT01242215 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-09-17 PHASE3
NCT01611363 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
2011-10-27 PHASE1
NCT01135433 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-05-15 PHASE3
NCT01611363 Completed
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.|Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-10-27 Phase 1
NCT01611415 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects; Pharmacokinetics of Ipragliflozin
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
2011-07 PHASE1
NCT01403818 COMPLETED
Healthy; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941; Pharmacokinetics of Mitiglinide
Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-06 PHASE1
NCT01054092 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-01-14 PHASE3
NCT01611415 Completed
Healthy Subjects|Pharmacokinetics of Ipragliflozin
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.|Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-07 Phase 1
NCT01611428 COMPLETED
Bioavailability of Ipragliflozin; Healthy Subjects
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
2011-06 PHASE1
NCT01611428 Completed
Bioavailability of Ipragliflozin|Healthy Subjects
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.|Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-06 Phase 1
NCT01071850 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-03-03 PHASE2
NCT01117584 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-04-06 PHASE2
NCT01373060 COMPLETED
Healthy; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-02 PHASE1
NCT01232413 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects; Cardiac Repolarization
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-09 PHASE1
NCT01674777 COMPLETED
Healthy; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-10 PHASE1
NCT01057628 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-01-13 PHASE3
NCT01187186 COMPLETED
Liver Disease
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-05 PHASE1
NCT01302028 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-01-22 PHASE1
NCT01097681 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-02-16 PHASE1
NCT01099839 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-02 PHASE1
NCT01302158 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Astellas Pharma Inc
2009-12 PHASE1
NCT01023945 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2009-11-07 PHASE1
NCT01104532 COMPLETED
Healthy; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2010-02 PHASE1
NCT01302145 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2009-02-25 PHASE1
NCT01088919 COMPLETED
Healthy; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2009-11 PHASE1
NCT00621868 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Inc
2008-03-26 PHASE2
NCT00790660 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Astellas Pharma Inc
2008-10-23 PHASE2
NCT01302132 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Astellas Pharma Inc
2008-05 PHASE1
NCT01288898 COMPLETED
Healthy
Astellas Pharma Inc
2007-05 PHASE1
NCT01678287 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
2007-11 PHASE1
NCT01121198 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteer; Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941
Astellas Pharma Inc
2006-12 PHASE1
NCT01288885 COMPLETED
Healthy
Astellas Pharma Inc
2006-11 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-10-04)

Check the Ipragliflozin (ASP1941) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Ipragliflozin selectively binds to human sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (hSGLT2) with an IC50 of 7.4 nM, blocking the reabsorption of filtered luminal glucose within the renal proximal tubules. By preventing renal glucose reuptake, ipragliflozin enhances urinary glucose excretion to lower circulating blood glucose, directly underlying its efficacy evaluated in clinical trials for type 1 and type 2 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.