Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Andrographolide modulates key inflammatory pathways by inhibiting NF-κB activation and downregulating pro-inflammatory cytokine expression, thereby reducing cellular inflammatory responses. This suppression of immune signaling provides a mechanistic rationale for its clinical evaluation in treating acute respiratory infections, such as bronchitis and tonsillitis, as well as neurodegenerative diseases like progressive multiple sclerosis.

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.