Several clinical trials sponsored by academic medical institutions, including The First Hospital of Jilin University and the First People's Hospital of Shenyang, are evaluating daphnetin capsules across inflammatory, vascular, and oncological indications. These exploratory to late-phase studies—with recruitment statuses ranging from unknown to actively recruiting—investigate conditions such as gynecological surgery-related lower extremity lymphedema (including a Phase 4 trial), vascular cognitive impairment, and post-chemotherapy maintenance therapy for epithelial ovarian cancer.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07495397 | RECRUITING | Epithelial Ovarian Cancer |
The First Hospital of Jilin University |
2025-11-01 | |
| NCT06507488 | RECRUITING | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
First People's Hospital of Shenyang |
2025-07-07 | |
| NCT06329167 | UNKNOWN | Lower Extremity Lymphedema |
The First Hospital of Jilin University |
2024-03-25 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-03-27)
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>).