Several clinical trials have evaluated maprotiline across diverse oncological and neuropsychiatric indications, including recurrent glioblastoma and disorders such as depression, dementia, schizophrenia, psychosomatic illness, and anxiety. Ranging from Phase I combination regimens in brain tumors to Phase III gerontopsychiatric pharmacovigilance, these studies were sponsored by academic institutions including the University of Rochester and Hannover Medical School. However, current recruitment records indicate that these clinical trials have either been withdrawn or terminated.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04200066 | WITHDRAWN | Glioblastoma; Brain Tumor |
University of Rochester |
2022-06-01 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04200066 | Withdrawn | Glioblastoma|Brain Tumor |
University of Rochester |
2022-06-01 | Phase 1 |
| NCT02374567 | TERMINATED | Dementia; Depression; Schizophrenia; Psychosomatic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders |
Hannover Medical School |
2015-01 | PHASE3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-08-22)
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>).