Lab Services

Advancing topical and
transdermal product development with
scientifically robust In Vitro performance testing

At Cliantha Research, our In Vitro Release Testing (IVRT) and In Vitro Permeation Testing (IVPT) services are designed to generate high-quality, regulatory-relevant data that supports formulation development, bioequivalence assessment, and product lifecycle management. Backed by deep scientific expertise and advanced laboratory infrastructure, we deliver reliable, reproducible results aligned with global regulatory expectations.


Precision research enabled by state-of-the-art bioanalytical infrastructure

    Bioanalytical Lab

LC-MS/MS

  • - 55 LC/MS/MS (API 4000, API 6500+, API 5500,API 4500, Sciex 7500, Shimadzu 8060NX equipped with UFLC & HPLCs)

ICP-MS

  • Thermo Scientific iCAP-RQ

    Sample Storage Capacity

Deep freezers at -20˚C and -70˚C

  • 1.6 million sample storage capacity at -20°C
  • 1.2 million sample storage capacity at -70°C

    Biorepository

Deep freezers at -20˚C and -70˚C

  • 1.6 million sample storage capacity at -20°C
  • 1.5 million sample storage capacity at -70°C
  • Hanson Phoenix DB-6 Dry Heat Diffusion Cell Systems of 24 cells
  • Logan 918 systems with a total capacity of 96 cells
  • Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)for skin qualification
  • 8 LC-MS/MS to support IVPT to pg/mL levels
  • 2 HPLC with DAD/UV detector to support IVRT studies
  • Isolated laboratory conditions for light sensitive molecules
  • 2 independent clinical units
  • 60 bed capacity & 6 bed ICU
  • 1 temperature/humidity-controlled room
  • 3 Specialized Environmental Rooms for Allergy, Dry Eye and Pollutants
  • On-Site Pharmacy with control substance license Level 5

Drug released amounts and rates for transdermal semisolid topical products are measured by means of IVRT using artificial membranes in different topical applications

  • Optimization and comparison of different formulations of topical products during the development phase.
  • Development and validation of methods to measure release and rates for different formulations of topical products.
  • Quality control for in vitro release of manufacturing batches of topical products

Applications

    Topical Formulations

  • Topical Formulations Creams, gels, ointments, and lotions.

    Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems (TDDS)

  • Ensures the API is delivered effectively across the skin in patches and other transdermal devices.
  • Combination Products

  • Drug-device systems, ensuring that both the API release and device functionality are optimized.
  • Regulatory Submissions

  • IVRT data supports NDA, ANDA, and Clinical Trials submissions, demonstrating product quality, consistency, and performance

Available Methods

Our available IVRT methods for creams, gels, and ointments are designed to deliver precise, reproducible, and formulation-specific release profiles. Using validated, scientifically robust approaches, we assess drug release performance across a wide range of semi-solid dosage forms, supporting formulation development, quality control, and regulatory submissions. Our methods are optimized to accommodate diverse product characteristics, ensuring accurate evaluation of release kinetics, batch consistency, and product performance — providing reliable data you can confidently build on.

  • Acyclovir
  • Ammonium Lactate
  • Betamethasone dipropionate
  • Clindamycine Phosphate and Benzoyl peroxide
  • Clindamycine Phosphate, Benzoyl peroxide and Adapalene
  • Clobetasol Propionate
  • Crisaborole
  • Dapsone
  • Desonide
  • Doxepin
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Ivermectin
  • Metronidazole
  • Mupirocin
  • Nystatin
  • Testosterone
  • Tretinoin

Cliantha Advantage

State-of-the-Art Equipment

We use the latest technologies, including Franz diffusion cells, HPLC, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry, to provide precise drug release data.

Expert Analytical Team

Our team of scientists and researchers is highly experienced in conducting IVRT studies, offering insightful analysis and innovative solutions for your specific formulation needs.

Customized Solutions

We provide customized IVRT study designs tailored to the unique characteristics of your formulation, whether it’s a topical cream or a drug-device combination.

Global Compliance

We ensure that all our IVRT studies meet the standards set by FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines, ensuring regulatory acceptance for clinical trials and market approval.

Comprehensive Data Reporting

Our robust data analysis and reporting ensure that you receive high-quality, reproducible results that are audit-ready and fully support your regulatory submissions.

Transdermal permeated amounts, flux rates, and layer distribution are measured by means of IVPT and skin samples and other tissues in different topical applications:

  • Bioequivalence of topical generics as an EMA/FDA-approved biowaiver alternative to costly clinical studies.
  • Optimization and comparison of formulations. Selection of suitable excipients.
  • Selection of lead candidate formulations for topical products.
  • Skin stripping and layering to measure skin penetration- Safety assessments of cosmetic topical products.
  • Percutaneous absorption studies through skin

    Topical Creams & Ointments

  • Evaluation of drug permeation and retention.
  • Gels & Lotions

  • Optimization of rheology, excipient selection, and drug delivery.
  • Transdermal Systems- Quantification

  • Optimization of rheology, excipient selection, and drug delivery.
  • Ophthalmic & Nasal Formulations

  • Assessing local delivery and tissue penetration.
  • Cosmeceutical Products

  • Testing actives in moisturizers, sunscreens, and anti-aging products.
  • Acyclovir
  • Dapsone
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Testosterone
  • Metronidazole

Cliantha Advantage

State-of-the-Art Equipment

We use the latest technologies, including Franz diffusion cells, HPLC, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry, to provide precise drug release data.

Expert Analytical Team

Our team of scientists and researchers is highly experienced in conducting IVRT studies, offering insightful analysis and innovative solutions for your specific formulation needs.

Customized Solutions

We provide customized IVRT study designs tailored to the unique characteristics of your formulation, whether it’s a topical cream or a drug-device combination.

Global Compliance

We ensure that all our IVRT studies meet the standards set by FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines, ensuring regulatory acceptance for clinical trials and market approval.

Comprehensive Data Reporting

Our robust data analysis and reporting ensure that you receive high-quality, reproducible results that are audit-ready and fully support your regulatory submissions.