Multiple clinical trials evaluate ethinyl estradiol, primarily focusing on contraception, pregnancy prevention, pharmacogenomic drug interactions, and pharmacokinetic profiles in healthy, overweight, or obese participants. Spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 4, these studies range in status from recruiting to completed or terminated, with specific focus on drug-drug interactions and contraceptive vaginal rings. Trials are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, including Incyte, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Lupin Research, and Yale University in collaboration with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06380205 | Recruiting | Healthy Participants |
Incyte Corporation |
2024-05-07 | Phase 1 |
| NCT06334315 | Not yet recruiting | Contraception|Pharmacogenomic Drug Interaction |
Yale University|Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) |
2024-05 | Phase 4 |
| NCT06039826 | Active not recruiting | Overweight |
Eli Lilly and Company |
2023-09-12 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05671653 | Terminated | Obesity |
Pfizer |
2023-01-19 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05360550 | Completed | Pregnancy Prevention |
Lupin Research Inc |
2022-07-05 | 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>).