Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials ranging from Phase I to Phase III have evaluated pomaglumetad (LY404039) for psychiatric and neurological conditions—including schizophrenia, clinical high risk for psychosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, methamphetamine use disorder, and hepatic insufficiency—alongside pharmacokinetic, biomarker, and glutamate reduction assessments in healthy volunteers. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions such as Eli Lilly and UCLA, these evaluations encompass completed, terminated, and withdrawn protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03106571 TERMINATED
Methamphetamine Use Disorder
University of California, Los Angeles
2017-08-01 PHASE1
NCT03321617 COMPLETED
Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
New York State Psychiatric Institute
2018-04-17 PHASE1
NCT02919774 COMPLETED
Healthy Controls
New York State Psychiatric Institute
2016-10 PHASE1
NCT02234687 TERMINATED
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
NYU Langone Health
2014-09 PHASE1
NCT01487083 TERMINATED
Schizophrenia
Eli Lilly and Company
2011-12 PHASE3
NCT01659177 WITHDRAWN
Healthy Participants
Denovo Biopharma LLC
2012-08 PHASE1
NCT01659177 Withdrawn
Healthy Participants
Denovo Biopharma LLC
2012-08 Phase 1
NCT01637142 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Denovo Biopharma LLC
2012-07 PHASE1
NCT01637142 Completed
Healthy Participants
Denovo Biopharma LLC
2012-07 Phase 1
NCT01609218 Completed
Healthy Volunteer Study
Denovo Biopharma LLC
2012-06 Phase 1
NCT01475136 Completed
Hepatic Insufficiency
Denovo Biopharma LLC
2011-11 Phase 1
NCT01440478 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Eli Lilly and Company
2011-09 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2020-09-01)

Check the pomaglumetad (LY404039) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Pomaglumetad (LY404039) selectively binds to and activates metabotropic glutamate group II subtypes mGlu2 and mGlu3 receptors, thereby inhibiting forskolin-stimulated cAMP accumulation and modulating presynaptic glutamate release. This attenuation of excitatory neurotransmission normalizes dysregulated glutamatergic signaling, providing therapeutic potential in central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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.