Several Phase 1 clinical trials have evaluated ABX-1431 to assess its safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy across neurological and pain-related conditions. Sponsored by Abide Therapeutics with academic collaboration from the University of Oxford, these studies investigated the compound in peripheral neuropathic pain, central pain conditions such as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, tic disorders including Tourette syndrome, and experimental hyperalgesia in healthy volunteers using functional magnetic resonance imaging. All of these trials have reached completed recruitment status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03447756 | Completed | Post Herpetic Neuralgia|Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy|Small Fiber Neuropathy|Post-Traumatic Neuralgia |
Abide Therapeutics |
2017-10-02 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03138421 | Completed | Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder|Transverse Myelitis|Multiple Sclerosis|Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis |
Abide Therapeutics |
2017-08-01 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03058562 | Completed | Tourette Syndrome|Chronic Motor Tic Disorder |
Abide Therapeutics |
2017-02-01 | Phase 1 |
| NCT02929264 | Completed | Pain |
Abide Therapeutics|University of Oxford |
2016-12 | Phase 1 |
(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>).