Several clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic potential of andrographolide and its derivatives across acute tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, and primary and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Spearheaded by industry sponsors including Jiangxi Qingfeng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Innobioscience SpA, these Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 4 investigations assess the compound's safety, tolerability, and efficacy as monotherapy or combination treatment. All identified trials currently exhibit an unknown recruitment status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03134443 | UNKNOWN | Acute Tonsillitis |
Jiangxi Qingfeng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
2016-12-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT03132623 | UNKNOWN | Acute Bronchitis |
Jiangxi Qingfeng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
2016-12-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT03132610 | UNKNOWN | Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis |
Jiangxi Qingfeng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. |
2016-12-01 | PHASE4 |
| NCT02273635 | UNKNOWN | Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis; Multiple Sclerosis, Secondary Progressive |
Innobioscience SpA |
2014-09 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2017-05-01)
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>).