Clinical Trials

A clinical trial sponsored by the EspeRare Foundation evaluated Rimeporide in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This completed Phase 1b investigation assessed the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of ascending oral doses of the compound. Overall, the data provide initial baseline evidence regarding the administration and biological activity of this investigational agent within the targeted patient cohort.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02710591 COMPLETED
Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne
EspeRare Foundation
2016-03 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2019-07-18)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Rimeporide functions as a selective inhibitor of sodium-hydrogen exchanger 1 (NHE-1), preventing the electroneutral exchange of intracellular hydrogen ions for extracellular sodium ions across cellular membranes. By suppressing intracellular sodium influx and preventing secondary intracellular calcium overload, it reduces myofiber necrosis and tissue inflammation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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.