Clinical Trials

Several completed Phase 1 and Phase 4 clinical trials sponsored by industry partners, such as Orient Europharma Co. Ltd., Astellas Pharma Inc., and Elixir Pharmaceuticals, have evaluated mitiglinide calcium for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus. These studies investigated the drug's safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug-drug interactions with ASP1941 and gemfibrozil in both healthy volunteers and diabetic patients with hepatic dysfunction. Together, these trials provide critical insights into the overall pharmacological profile of mitiglinide calcium across diverse patient cohorts.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04349696 Completed
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus|Liver Dysfunction
Orient Europharma Co. Ltd.
2014-02-11 Phase 4
NCT01403818 Completed
Healthy|Pharmacokinetics of ASP1941|Pharmacokinetics of Mitiglinide
Astellas Pharma Inc
2011-06 Phase 1
NCT00566865 Completed
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Elixir Pharmaceuticals
2007-11 Phase 1

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

Check the Mitiglinide Calcium product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Mitiglinide calcium functions as an anti-diabetic agent that binds to and closes ATP-sensitive potassium channels in pancreatic beta-cells, triggering cell membrane depolarization, voltage-gated calcium influx, and rapid insulin secretion. By stimulating immediate insulin release through this targeted channel inhibition, mitiglinide calcium effectively reduces postprandial blood glucose levels, addressing the primary pathophysiological deficit in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus evaluated in clinical studies.

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.