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Pioglitazone

Phase 4FDA approved

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Viatris Inc.|Trials Updated: Apr 24, 2024

Pioglitazone development status

FDA approval on record Jul 15, 1999 as Actos
Approval holderTakeda Pharms Usa
ApplicationNDA021073
Highest phase Phase 4 run by Kun-Ho Yoon (NCT02763007)
Phase scored for VTRSPhase 1
Registered trials 106 across 39 sponsors since Jul 2004

Label indication Monotherapy and Combination Therapy ACTOS is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Important Limitations of Use ACTOS exerts its antihyperglycemic effect only in the presence of endogenous insulin. FDA label

Pioglitazone target and mechanism

Molecular targetPPARG
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL595

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment76

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Pioglitazone clinical trials

Pioglitazone · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT00649012Food Study of Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg to Actos® Tablets 45 mgHealthy
COMPLETED40 Analytics
NCT00649558Fasting Study of Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg and Actos® Tablets 45 mgHealthy
COMPLETED36 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Food Study of Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg to Actos® Tablets 45 mg
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Fasting Study of Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg and Actos® Tablets 45 mg
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Bioequivalence
within 30 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALPioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg
2ACTIVE_COMPARATORActos® Tablets 45 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mgDRUG45mg, single dose fed
Actos® Tablets 45 mgDRUG45mg, single dose fed
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18 years and older. 2. Sex: Male and non-pregnant, non-lactating female 1. Women of childbearing potential must have negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) pregnancy tests performed within 14 days prior to the start of the study and the evening prior ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Pioglitazone

What is Pioglitazone?

Pioglitazone is a small molecule drug developed by Viatris Inc. (ticker VTRS). It is being studied in Phase 1 clinical development, and the specific indication has not been disclosed. It is also known as Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg. The program includes two completed Phase 1 trials conducted in the United States.

What does Pioglitazone target?

Pioglitazone targets PPARG, the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma. It acts as an agonist at this receptor, meaning it activates PPARG signaling. PPARG is a nuclear receptor involved in regulating gene expression. This mechanism is the basis for the drug's activity as a small molecule therapeutic candidate.

Who makes Pioglitazone?

Pioglitazone is developed by Viatris Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol VTRS. Viatris is the sponsor of the clinical development program for this asset. The drug is formulated as Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg.

What phase is Pioglitazone in?

Pioglitazone is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and is not approved. The program lists two completed Phase 1 trials with no active trials currently ongoing. Both studies were randomized, active-controlled, and enrolled a total of 76 participants.

What clinical trials is Pioglitazone in?

Pioglitazone has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT00649558 was a fasting study comparing Pioglitazone HCl Tablets 45 mg with Actos Tablets 45 mg, enrolling 36 healthy volunteers. NCT00649012 was a food-effect study of the same comparison, enrolling 40 healthy volunteers. Both trials were conducted in the United States.