Multiple clinical trials evaluate palonosetron across Phase 1 to Phase 3 as well as unassigned protocols. These investigations involve healthy volunteers, terminally ill individuals, and patients with postoperative nausea and vomiting or female genital neoplasms. Sponsored by academic medical centers and commercial entities, the trials exhibit varying recruitment statuses, including completed, terminated, and 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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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.