A clinical trial is currently evaluating therapeutic formulations incorporating amygdalin as a key pharmacodynamic constituent in a combined Phase 2 and Phase 3 study targeting acute ischemic stroke. Sponsored by academic and medical institutions, including Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine alongside principal investigator Ying Gao, the study investigates the therapeutic impacts of traditional herbal decoctions containing this glycoside. Currently, the recruitment status for this acute cerebrovascular trial remains categorized as not yet recruiting.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05560152 | Not yet recruiting | Ischemic Stroke Acute |
Ying Gao|Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing|Dongzhimen Hospital Beijing |
2022-09-25 | Phase 2|Phase 3 |
(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>).