Several clinical trials evaluate levamlodipine primarily for hypertension and primary hypertension, encompassing Phase 1 pharmacokinetic and safety assessments alongside comparative effectiveness research. Sponsored by academic institutions such as Peking University First Hospital and pharmaceutical companies including Chong Kun Dang and CSPC Ouyi, these studies include completed Phase 1 evaluations of fixed-dose combinations as well as comparative trials with unknown recruitment status. Collectively, these data support the therapeutic characterization of levamlodipine in cardiovascular medicine.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02358824 | Completed | Hypertension |
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical |
2015-02 | Phase 1 |
| NCT02250833 | Completed | Hypertension |
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical |
2014-09 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01844570 | Unknown status | Primary Hypertension |
Peking University First Hospital|Ministry of Science and Technology of the People´s Republic of China|Southern Medical University China|CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
2013-02 | -- |
(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>).