Clinical Trials

Pantoprazole is evaluated across multiple clinical trials spanning Phase I, Phase III, and Phase IV studies targeting gastrointestinal and metabolic conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, non-erosive reflux disease, pediatric obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. These investigations, which include pharmacokinetic evaluations in pediatric populations, encompass various statuses ranging from actively recruiting and completed to terminated, withdrawn, or unknown. Research is sponsored by academic medical institutions such as Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City and Duke University, as well as pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer, Ahn-Gook Pharmaceuticals, and Eurofarma Laboratorios.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04248335 Recruiting
Pediatric Obesity|NAFLD|GERD
Children''s Mercy Hospital Kansas City
2018-07-03 Phase 4
NCT02401035 Terminated
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Pfizer
2017-05-09 Phase 4
NCT02274961 Unknown status
Non Erosive Reflux Disease
Ahn-Gook Pharmaceuticals Co.Ltd
2014-10 Phase 3
NCT02186652 Completed
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Phillip Brian Smith|The Emmes Company LLC|Duke University
2014-06-04 Phase 1
NCT01710462 Withdrawn
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
2013-08 Phase 3

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

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Pantoprazole irreversibly binds to the gastric parietal cell (H+/K+)-ATPase enzyme system, blocking the final step of hydrogen ion secretion into the gastric lumen and suppressing acid production. This potent reduction in gastric acid secretion alleviates mucosal irritation and facilitates tissue healing in acid-mediated pathologies such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and non-erosive reflux disease.

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.