Multiple clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic utility, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions of metamizole across Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, and unassigned study designs. Sponsored primarily by academic institutions and university medical centers, these investigations focus on conditions including pediatric post-surgical pain, ischemic stroke, internal medicine management in elderly patients, post-tonsillectomy recovery, knee arthroscopy, and myofascial pain syndromes. Recruitment statuses across these studies are predominantly completed, with select trials marked as unknown.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02660177 | Completed | Children|Pain|Surgery |
University Children''s Hospital Basel |
2016-04 | Phase 2 |
| NCT02148939 | Completed | Ischemic Stroke |
Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf |
2014-05 | -- |
| NCT02712268 | Completed | Elderly Internal Medicine Patients |
University Hospital Basel Switzerland |
2013-09 | Not Applicable |
| NCT00410332 | Unknown status | Post-Tonsillectomy |
Shaare Zedek Medical Center |
2011-03 | Phase 3 |
| NCT00799149 | Completed | Knee Arthroscopy |
Meir Medical Center |
2006-06 | Phase 4 |
| NCT00635037 | Completed | Myofascial Pain Syndromes |
Federal University of São Paulo |
2004-06 | Not Applicable |
(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>).
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