Multiple clinical trials are currently evaluating conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and COVID-19 across Phase 2, combined Phase 2/3, and unphased biomarker protocols. Sponsored by academic institutions, charitable organizations—including the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, FightMND, and the ALS Association—and corporate entities like Ocugen and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, these studies maintain diverse recruitment statuses ranging from completed and active to currently or not yet recruiting.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06126315 | Not yet recruiting | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research|University of Sydney|FightMND |
2024-06 | Phase 2|Phase 3 |
| NCT05258669 | Recruiting | COVID-19 |
Ocugen |
2022-02-20 | Phase 2|Phase 3 |
| NCT04259255 | Active not recruiting | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis|ALS |
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America Inc.|Massachusetts General Hospital |
2019-10-21 | -- |
| NCT03456882 | Completed | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research|ALS Association|Get out ONLUS |
2017-05-30 | Phase 2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).