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CLINICAL TRIALS PROFILE FOR CARDURA


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All Clinical Trials for CARDURA

Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
NCT00021814 ↗ Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms Completed George Washington University Phase 3 1995-12-01 The Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms (MTOPS) is a clinical research study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study will test whether the oral drugs finasteride (Proscar) and doxazosin (Cardura), alone or together, can delay or prevent further worsening of symptoms in men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). MTOPS is the largest and longest study to simultaneously test whether these drugs can delay or prevent the clinical progression (symptom worsening) of BPH. Seventeen U.S. medical centers recruited 2,931 men diagnosed with symptomatic BPH between December 1995 and March 1998. Study doctors will continue to follow these men through November 2001 on a quarterly basis. In addition to the clinical progression of BPH, MTOPS will include evaluations of prostate volume by ultrasound, prostate biopsies among a subgroup of volunteers, and quality of life.
NCT00021814 ↗ Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms Completed National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Phase 3 1995-12-01 The Medical Therapy of Prostatic Symptoms (MTOPS) is a clinical research study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study will test whether the oral drugs finasteride (Proscar) and doxazosin (Cardura), alone or together, can delay or prevent further worsening of symptoms in men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). MTOPS is the largest and longest study to simultaneously test whether these drugs can delay or prevent the clinical progression (symptom worsening) of BPH. Seventeen U.S. medical centers recruited 2,931 men diagnosed with symptomatic BPH between December 1995 and March 1998. Study doctors will continue to follow these men through November 2001 on a quarterly basis. In addition to the clinical progression of BPH, MTOPS will include evaluations of prostate volume by ultrasound, prostate biopsies among a subgroup of volunteers, and quality of life.
NCT00141596 ↗ Extracellular Fluid in Resistant Hypertension Terminated St George's, University of London N/A 2003-07-01 The optimal treatment of drug resistant (defined as BP> 140/85 despite three anti-hypertensive drugs including a diuretic) is not well defined. This study aims to test the hypothesis that resistant hypertension is caused by excessive expansion of extracellular fluid volume. A secondary objective is to study which of three different antihypertensive drugs would be most useful in drug resistant hypertension.
NCT01062945 ↗ The Effects of Doxazosin on the Cardiovascular and Subjective Effects of Cocaine Completed National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Phase 1 2010-01-01 The purpose of the study is to asses the potential interactions between intravenous cocaine and doxazosin in cocaine dependent volunteers who are not seeking treatment. The study will evaluate the effects of doxazosin on the cardiovascular and subjective effects of cocaine in a human laboratory study.
NCT01062945 ↗ The Effects of Doxazosin on the Cardiovascular and Subjective Effects of Cocaine Completed Baylor College of Medicine Phase 1 2010-01-01 The purpose of the study is to asses the potential interactions between intravenous cocaine and doxazosin in cocaine dependent volunteers who are not seeking treatment. The study will evaluate the effects of doxazosin on the cardiovascular and subjective effects of cocaine in a human laboratory study.
NCT01379898 ↗ Phenoxybenzamine Versus Doxazosin in PCC Patients Completed Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) Phase 4 2011-12-01 - Rationale: The optimal preoperative medical management for patients with a pheochromocytoma is currently unknown. In particular, there is no agreement with respect to whether phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin is the optimal alfa-adrenoreceptor antagonist to be administered before surgical resection of a pheochromocytoma. We hypothesized that the competitive alfa1-antagonist doxazosin is superior to the non-competitive alfa1- and alfa2-antagonist phenoxybenzamine. - Objective: comparing effects of preoperative treatment with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin on intraoperative hemodynamic control in patients undergoing surgical resection of a pheochromocytoma. - Study design: Randomised controlled open-label trial. - Study population: 18 - 55 yr old. Adult patients with a recently diagnosed benign pheochromocytoma. - Intervention: Patients are randomised to receive oral treatment with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin preoperatively. - Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameter is defined as the percentage of intraoperative time that blood pressure is outside the predefined target range after pretreatment with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin. In this multicenter trial, we compare the effects of two commonly used drugs in patients being medically prepared for resection of a benign pheochromocytoma. Participants are not subjected to an experimental treatment of any kind, as we merely aim to describe in detail the perioperative course in general and, in particular, the intraoperative hemodynamic control in patients treated preoperatively with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin. A routine diagnostic work-up for pheochromocytoma will be performed in all participants. One extra blood sample (volume: 48,5 mL) is drawn before start of the study medication, and participants need to record their symptoms in a diary. In addition, patients who are pretreated in the outpatient clinic monitor their blood pressure and pulse rate at home with an automated device. Treatment with an alfa-adrenoreceptor antagonist is initiated at least 2 - 3 weeks prior to surgery. Patients who are admitted to the hospital for pretreatment with an alfa-adrenoreceptor antagonist have their blood pressure and pulse rate measured by the nursing staff. The final site visit is planned at 30 days after surgery, in line with current practice.
NCT01379898 ↗ Phenoxybenzamine Versus Doxazosin in PCC Patients Completed Atrium Medical Center Phase 4 2011-12-01 - Rationale: The optimal preoperative medical management for patients with a pheochromocytoma is currently unknown. In particular, there is no agreement with respect to whether phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin is the optimal alfa-adrenoreceptor antagonist to be administered before surgical resection of a pheochromocytoma. We hypothesized that the competitive alfa1-antagonist doxazosin is superior to the non-competitive alfa1- and alfa2-antagonist phenoxybenzamine. - Objective: comparing effects of preoperative treatment with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin on intraoperative hemodynamic control in patients undergoing surgical resection of a pheochromocytoma. - Study design: Randomised controlled open-label trial. - Study population: 18 - 55 yr old. Adult patients with a recently diagnosed benign pheochromocytoma. - Intervention: Patients are randomised to receive oral treatment with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin preoperatively. - Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameter is defined as the percentage of intraoperative time that blood pressure is outside the predefined target range after pretreatment with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin. In this multicenter trial, we compare the effects of two commonly used drugs in patients being medically prepared for resection of a benign pheochromocytoma. Participants are not subjected to an experimental treatment of any kind, as we merely aim to describe in detail the perioperative course in general and, in particular, the intraoperative hemodynamic control in patients treated preoperatively with either phenoxybenzamine or doxazosin. A routine diagnostic work-up for pheochromocytoma will be performed in all participants. One extra blood sample (volume: 48,5 mL) is drawn before start of the study medication, and participants need to record their symptoms in a diary. In addition, patients who are pretreated in the outpatient clinic monitor their blood pressure and pulse rate at home with an automated device. Treatment with an alfa-adrenoreceptor antagonist is initiated at least 2 - 3 weeks prior to surgery. Patients who are admitted to the hospital for pretreatment with an alfa-adrenoreceptor antagonist have their blood pressure and pulse rate measured by the nursing staff. The final site visit is planned at 30 days after surgery, in line with current practice.
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Clinical Trial Conditions for CARDURA

Condition Name

Condition Name for CARDURA
Intervention Trials
Alcohol Use Disorder 2
Pheochromocytoma 2
PTSD 1
Cocaine Addiction 1
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Condition MeSH

Condition MeSH for CARDURA
Intervention Trials
Alcoholism 3
Alcohol Drinking 2
Substance-Related Disorders 2
Disease 2
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Clinical Trial Locations for CARDURA

Trials by Country

Trials by Country for CARDURA
Location Trials
United States 22
Netherlands 1
United Kingdom 1
Switzerland 1
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Trials by US State

Trials by US State for CARDURA
Location Trials
Texas 3
Connecticut 2
Colorado 2
California 2
Rhode Island 1
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Clinical Trial Progress for CARDURA

Clinical Trial Phase

Clinical Trial Phase for CARDURA
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Phase 4 2
Phase 3 2
Phase 2 3
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Clinical Trial Status

Clinical Trial Status for CARDURA
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Completed 7
Recruiting 2
Terminated 1
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Clinical Trial Sponsors for CARDURA

Sponsor Name

Sponsor Name for CARDURA
Sponsor Trials
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) 2
Medical University of South Carolina 2
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) 1
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Sponsor Type

Sponsor Type for CARDURA
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Other 26
NIH 4
Industry 2
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Last updated: July 28, 2026

Cardura (doxazosin) clinical trials update and market projection: What to expect for generics, exclusivity, and competitive dynamics

Executive summary

  • Cardura is off-patent for its core active ingredient doxazosin (immediate-release and extended-release formulations) in the US and most major markets, with market access dominated by generic oral tablets.
  • No meaningful new proprietary clinical development for “Cardura” is observable as a distinct brand-led program; the current clinical evidence base for doxazosin largely reflects older R&D and label maintenance rather than a new MoA or platform.
  • Near-term market growth is expected to track (1) total BPH/LUTS and hypertension treated populations, (2) penetration of generics, and (3) guideline-driven preference shifts across α1-blockers and combination therapy.
  • Revenue outlook is volume-led, not price-led in mature generics markets; downside is driven by continued substitution among low-cost α1-blockers and channel consolidation.

Is Cardura still in clinical development, and what is the latest trials status?

Answer: Cardura (doxazosin) is not supported by an identifiable current, brand-sponsored late-stage clinical program in public registries; ongoing activity is largely label, formulation, pharmacokinetic, or investigator-led studies rather than a new registrational pipeline.

What types of studies still show up for doxazosin-based products?

  • BPH/LUTS efficacy and safety in routine practice cohorts, often comparing α1-blockers.
  • Pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence (BE) work for generic doxazosin tablets and modified-release formulations.
  • Drug interaction and tolerability studies (blood pressure, orthostasis, elderly populations).
  • Real-world evidence: persistence, switching patterns, and adherence.

Where does that leave Cardura-specific “clinical trials update”?

  • The “update” for Cardura is effectively an update on generic market behavior and evidence consolidation rather than a new brand cycle.
  • Any incremental clinical signal typically does not translate into new exclusivity unless it enables a new indication, formulation breakthrough, or regulatory strategy that can be protected.

How does Cardura’s market perform versus other α1-blockers for BPH and hypertension?

Answer: Cardura’s market position is stable within α1-blockers for BPH/LUTS, but it faces structural pressure from wider clinician adoption of other agents, combination therapy shifts, and aggressive generic pricing.

Competitive set (therapeutic class)

  • Other α1-blockers: tamsulosin, alfuzosin, silodosin, terazosin.
  • Combination pathway in moderate-to-severe BPH: α1-blocker plus 5α-reductase inhibitor (finasteride/dutasteride), which can reduce monotherapy share.
  • Hypertension pathway: α1-blockers are generally not first-line in many guideline patterns; substitution risk is meaningful where prescribers prefer ACE inhibitors/ARBs, CCBs, and thiazides.

Why do generics matter more than “brand” now

  • Generic α1-blockers compress pricing across the class.
  • Channel contracting increasingly selects on lowest net cost and formulary placement rather than brand differentiation.

What is the Cardura sales and pricing outlook given generic substitution?

Answer: The outlook is flat-to-slightly positive on units and negative on price, producing muted or declining revenue for any brand-labeled SKU depending on territory and contract placement.

Market mechanics

  • Unit volumes: tied to BPH patient pool and persistence on α1-blockers.
  • Price per unit: driven by generic competition intensity and wholesaler rebate dynamics.
  • Switching behavior: patients who tolerate an α1-blocker often stay, but formulary pressure can move patients between α1-blockers.

What this means for projection

  • No exclusivity tail for Cardura limits upside.
  • Growth, if any, depends on:
    • demographic aging (BPH incidence),
    • expanded diagnosis,
    • formulary shifts that keep doxazosin on preferred status,
    • mix between immediate-release and extended-release products (where available).

When does Cardura lose exclusivity, and are there any remaining patent cliffs?

Answer: Cardura is already in the post-exclusivity phase for doxazosin tablets in major markets; any remaining “cliff” risk is driven by secondary patents rather than the primary API.

What typically remains after generic entry

  • Formulation/process patents may linger, but for an established API the market usually already has multiple AB-rated generics.
  • New patents usually arise only from incremental reformulation, manufacturing improvements, or new uses that can support regulatory protection.

What patents protect doxazosin products like Cardura, and how strong is the estate?

Answer: The core doxazosin API protection is expired; protection today (where still present) is mostly secondary and narrow, with limited practical impact on generic entry.

Patent estate structure after off-patent status

  • Composition-of-matter: expired for long-running products.
  • Formulation: can include matrix/modified-release approaches for extended-release variants.
  • Manufacturing: process parameters and controls.
  • Method-of-use: generally harder to enforce due to broad clinical precedent and prior art.

Litigation significance

  • Post-expiry, patent enforcement is more likely to occur through:
    • narrow injunction attempts tied to specific formulation variants,
    • settlement agreements that govern specific ANDA products rather than blocking the whole class.

What Paragraph IV and ANDA litigation risks exist for doxazosin generics?

Answer: At this stage in the product life cycle, Paragraph IV risks for “Cardura” are usually product-specific and limited, because multiple generics already occupy the market.

How Paragraph IV risk typically manifests now

  • A new ANDA filer challenges a listed patent for a particular strength or dosage form.
  • Litigation outcomes mostly affect:
    • who launches first,
    • which labeling and formulation versions are used.

Business impact

  • For forecasting, the dominant driver is how many generics are already on contract, not the probability of a brand-preserving settlement.

What is the Orange Book status of Cardura (doxazosin)?

Answer: The Orange Book for doxazosin products is generally characterized by expired listed patents and widespread generic presence; any remaining listings, if any, are typically secondary and not expected to block routine market access.

What to look for in current listings

  • Identify:
    • whether any listed patents are still active,
    • whether they correspond to extended-release vs immediate-release,
    • whether any exclusivity (rare after long tenure) remains linked to a specific application.

How do extended-release Cardura comparisons affect market share?

Answer: If an extended-release formulation exists in the market, it competes on dosing convenience and tolerability, but generic bioequivalence typically neutralizes durable brand pricing power.

What decides uptake

  • Prescriber preference for once-daily dosing.
  • Patient tolerability and orthostasis risk.
  • Formulary positioning and copay structure for generic extended-release.

What regulatory milestones and FDA pathway issues matter for doxazosin now?

Answer: For generics, regulatory milestones are mostly procedural: BE studies and ANDA approvals; for brands, major regulatory attention focuses on labeling updates and safety communication rather than new approvals.

Typical pathway today

  • ANDA for generic doxazosin tablets (IM or ER depending on product).
  • BE as the technical gate.
  • Labeling harmonization based on the reference product.

What generic entry risks exist for Cardura in major markets?

Answer: Generic entry risk is primarily already resolved; remaining risk is tied to:

  • whether a particular dosage form/strength still has limited suppliers in a territory,
  • whether a specific formulation variant has fewer compliant manufacturers.

Forecast framing

  • Expect continued:
    • price compression,
    • consolidation among suppliers,
    • churn driven by tenders and pharmacy benefit manager dynamics.

How does Cardura compare with tamsulosin and alfuzosin for BPH treatment economics?

Answer: In mature pricing, doxazosin competes on net cost and formulary preference; clinical nuances rarely translate into premium pricing once multiple generics exist.

Economic drivers

  • Wholesale acquisition cost spread and rebate rates.
  • Adherence and persistence (orthostasis vs symptom control differences can affect switching, but generics reduce cost barriers).
  • Combination therapy adoption reduces monotherapy share for all α1-blockers.

Market projection for Cardura: base case, downside case, and upside case

Answer: The projection is unit-stable to modestly increasing, with revenue flat to declining after accounting for price compression and contracting pressure.

Base case (most likely)

  • Moderate unit growth from aging population.
  • Continued price erosion from ongoing generic supply.
  • Cardura retains formulary presence in selected plans.

Downside case

  • Further formulary switches to cheaper or better-positioned α1-blockers.
  • Increased combination therapy uptake reduces α1-blocker monotherapy use.
  • Lost channel share to higher-retained generics.

Upside case

  • Persistent formulary preference for doxazosin in certain geographies or PBM contracts.
  • Better-than-expected persistence and reduced switching due to tolerability.
  • Temporary supplier consolidation reduces net pricing pressure.

Key factors that will move the Cardura curve over the next 3–5 years

  • Generic pricing intensity: number of active suppliers by dosage form.
  • Formulary and PBM placement: net cost and rebate structures.
  • Shift in BPH treatment patterns: monotherapy vs combination therapy.
  • Safety perception: orthostatic hypotension and blood pressure effects influence switching.
  • Extended-release adoption where available: convenience and adherence.

Key Takeaways

  • Cardura (doxazosin) is in a mature, off-exclusivity market where generics dominate and brand differentiation is limited.
  • The clinical “update” is mainly ongoing evidence refinement and BE/label work rather than a new registrational cycle.
  • Market outlook is units-led, price-compressed, with modest growth potential and meaningful downside from formulary substitution within α1-blockers.
  • Patent and exclusivity impacts are not expected to drive new entry timing at the category level; any residual effects are narrow and dosage-form specific.

FAQs

  1. Why doxazosin monotherapy share declines as BPH severity increases, and how does that affect Cardura volume?
  2. How does switching between α1-blockers (doxazosin to tamsulosin/alfuzosin) change persistence and payer costs?
  3. What drives net pricing differences among generic doxazosin tablets versus extended-release products?
  4. Which FDA labeling updates for doxazosin most often influence prescribing and substitution decisions?
  5. How do tender-based hospital purchasing patterns impact doxazosin supplier consolidation and price stability?

References

  1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm
  2. ClinicalTrials.gov. Search results for doxazosin. https://clinicaltrials.gov/

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