Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate interventions across metabolic and endocrine conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and obesity with functional neuroimaging. Encompassing Phase 3, Phase 4, non-applicable, and unassigned trial phases, these studies are sponsored by institutions such as Shanghai 10th People's Hospital, Nanjing First Hospital at Nanjing Medical University, and Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. Recruitment statuses across the protocols range from recruiting and active not recruiting to completed and unknown status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06047574 Recruiting
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Shanghai 10th People''s Hospital
2023-09-18 --
NCT05856578 Active not recruiting
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Nanjing First Hospital Nanjing Medical University
2022-03-15 Phase 4
NCT05892224 Recruiting
Obesity|Functional Neuroimaging
Shanghai 10th People''s Hospital
2022-01-01 --
NCT04690634 Completed
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Shanghai 10th People''s Hospital
2020-05-01 Not Applicable
NCT04700839 Completed
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Shanghai 10th People''s Hospital
2020-05-01 Phase 4
NCT04373967 Unknown status
Type 2 Diabetes
Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.
2020-04-29 Phase 3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

1-Phenylbiguanide acts as a selective agonist of the 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) receptor with an EC50 of 3.0 μM, inducing ligand-gated ion channel opening, extracellular cation influx, and rapid membrane depolarization in target cells. This primary receptor activation modulates downstream serotonergic signaling networks, which connects to the therapeutic investigation of metabolic and endocrine disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and obesity in clinical trials.

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.