Multiple clinical trials evaluate perphenazine across Phase 1 to Phase 4 research, predominantly targeting schizophrenia, co-morbid cocaine dependence, acute ischemic stroke, dementia, and mood disorders. Sponsored by academic, government, and industry entities—including the National Institute of Mental Health, Maastricht University, and BioLineRx—these studies encompass completed evaluations of comparative antipsychotic therapies alongside protocols listed as terminated, withdrawn, or of unknown status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04606264 | COMPLETED | Perioperative Optimization |
Jennifer Holder-Murray |
2023-05-15 | PHASE3 |
| NCT05762146 | UNKNOWN | Ischemic Stroke, Acute |
Maastricht University |
2022-09-05 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03510325 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia |
Shanghai Mental Health Center |
2019-02-12 | PHASE3 |
| NCT04776499 | COMPLETED | Drug Drug Interaction; Safety Issues |
Maastricht University |
2021-03-18 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02431702 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia; Psychotic Disorders |
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC |
2015-07-08 | PHASE3 |
| NCT02374567 | TERMINATED | Dementia; Depression; Schizophrenia; Psychosomatic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders |
Hannover Medical School |
2015-01 | PHASE3 |
| NCT03019887 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia Relapse |
Juntendo University |
2011-04 | |
| NCT02307396 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia; Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Features; Schizoaffective Disorders |
Technical University of Munich |
2015-02-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT02199743 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective Disorder |
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center |
2013-02 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00806234 | COMPLETED | Psychotic Disorders |
Johns Hopkins University |
2009-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01157351 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia |
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC |
2010-05 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00737256 | UNKNOWN | Schizophrenia; Cocaine Dependence |
Paul Saenger |
2008-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01193166 | WITHDRAWN | Schizophrenia |
Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC |
2010-08 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00802100 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
2008-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00493233 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
2006-11 | |
| NCT00737256 | Unknown status | Schizophrenia|Cocaine Dependence |
Paul Saenger|Denver Research Institute |
2008-08 | Phase 2 |
| NCT00009204 | COMPLETED | Dementia; Alzheimer Disease; Dementia, Vascular |
Bruce Pollock |
1995-09 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00480246 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
BioLineRx, Ltd. |
2007-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT00014001 | COMPLETED | Schizophrenia |
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) |
2000-12 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-05-28)
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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>).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.