Several clinical trials evaluating tanshinone derivative interventions across Phase II, Phase III, and Phase IV focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions, including acute myocardial infarction, left ventricular remodeling, pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Sponsored by academic and clinical medical centers such as the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, these registered studies currently report an unknown recruitment status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02524964 | UNKNOWN | Left Ventricular Remodeling; Acute Myocardial Infarction |
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
2015-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01637675 | UNKNOWN | Pulmonary Hypertension; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Cardiovascular Diseases; Lung Diseases; Tanshinone IIA Sulfonate |
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University |
2013-05 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2016-09-01)
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>).