Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate therapeutic strategies for conditions associated with 17-hydroxyprogesterone, including classic and non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, cardiovascular diseases, and hormone regulation. Spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, and unassigned phase protocols, these investigations are supported by research institutions such as Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein alongside pharmaceutical sponsors including Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc., H. Lundbeck A/S, and Diurnal Limited. Active studies in this portfolio are currently recruiting or enrolling participants by invitation.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06402344 Recruiting
Hormones; Abuse|Cardiovascular Diseases
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
2024-05-27 --
NCT05907291 Recruiting
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia|Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2023-07-03 Phase 2
NCT05669950 Recruiting
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
H. Lundbeck A/S
2022-12-19 Phase 1
NCT05299554 Enrolling by invitation
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Diurnal Limited
2022-04-01 Phase 3

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As an endogenous progestogen and vital metabolic intermediate, 17-hydroxyprogesterone interacts with steroidogenic enzymes to regulate the downstream biochemical synthesis of corticosteroids, androgens, and estrogens. Proper control of this biosynthetic cascade modulates hormone-mediated cellular signaling, which is directly relevant to restoring physiological hormone balance in endocrine disorders such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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.