Clinical Trials

Palonosetron hydrochloride has been evaluated across several Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 clinical trials, as well as observational protocols, to manage emetic symptoms in healthy subjects, patients with postoperative nausea and vomiting, terminally ill individuals, and female patients with genital neoplasms. Sponsored by various academic medical centers and pharmaceutical companies—including HK inno.N Corporation, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, and Helsinn Healthcare SA—these investigations report recruitment statuses ranging from completed to terminated or unknown.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04486157 Completed
Healthy
HK inno.N Corporation
2021-03-18 Phase 1
NCT04466046 Completed
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
2019-09-04 --
NCT03148704 Unknown status
Palonosetron
Cttq
2017-03-08 --
NCT00982995 Terminated
Nausea|Vomiting|Terminally Ill
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
2010-11 Phase 2
NCT01074697 Completed
Nausea|Vomiting|Genital Neoplasms Female
Odense University Hospital|Helsinn Healthcare SA
2010-04 Phase 3

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Palonosetron HCl functions as a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist that binds to peripheral and central 5-HT3 receptors, thereby blocking serotonin-mediated ligand-gated ion channel activation and preventing vagal afferent pathway excitation. This inhibition interrupts the emetic reflex arc to suppress signal transmission to the vomiting center, which directly correlates with its clinical application in preventing and treating postoperative nausea and vomiting as well as emetic symptoms in cancer and terminally ill patients.

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.