Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate lurasidone for psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and bipolar I disorder. Sponsored by commercial entities such as Sumitomo Pharma and academic institutions like the University of British Columbia, these Phase 1 and Phase 3 studies encompass both recruiting and completed recruitment statuses. Completed Phase 1 trials investigated safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics, whereas several clinical trials in Phase 3 evaluate therapeutic efficacy and cognitive outcomes in bipolar disorder populations.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03627195 Completed
Schizophrenia
Sumitomo Pharma America Inc.
2018-06-07 Phase 1
NCT02731612 Recruiting
Bipolar Disorder
Nazlin Walji|University of British Columbia
2017-05-08 Phase 3
NCT02147379 Completed
Bipolar I Disorder
University of British Columbia
2014-05 Phase 3
NCT02174523 Completed
Schizophrenia
Sumitomo Pharma (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.|Xuhui Central Hospital Shanghai
2014-04 Phase 1

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Lurasidone acts as a potent antagonist at dopamine D2 receptors, serotonin 5-HT2A, 5-HT7, and alpha-2C adrenergic receptors, as well as a partial agonist at 5-HT1A receptors, thereby inhibiting monoaminergic neurotransmitter binding and downstream G-protein-mediated signaling cascades. This receptor modulation normalizes aberrant dopaminergic and serotonergic neurotransmission in central neural circuits, which underlies its therapeutic relevance in managing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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.