Multiple clinical trials have evaluated the therapeutic applications and functional effects of Mesna across diverse conditions, including obesity, end-stage renal disease, spine surgery, and implant capsular contracture. These Phase 1, Phase 2, and non-phased studies—sponsored by academic, institutional, and corporate entities such as the Universities of Oslo, Oxford, and Vanderbilt, Lawson Health Research Institute, CIHR, and AuXin Surgery SA—encompass completed evaluations of cysteine lowering and total homocysteine concentration, alongside a terminated investigation of chemically assisted capsulectomy.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04449536 | Completed | Obesity|Drug Effect |
University of Oslo|Oslo University Hospital|University of Oxford |
2020-11-02 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05016739 | Completed | Spine Surgery |
AuXin Surgery SA |
2018-10-22 | Not Applicable |
| NCT00524199 | Completed | End Stage Renal Disease |
Lawson Health Research Institute|Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) |
2007-03 | Phase 2 |
| NCT00758667 | Terminated | Implant Capsular Contracture |
Vanderbilt University |
2005-01 | Not Applicable |
(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>).