Several clinical trials evaluate conditions including knee osteoarthritis, pes anserine bursitis, and hyperuricemia, assessing applications ranging from metabolic regulation of serum uric acid to localized interventions for joint and bursal inflammation. Primarily sponsored by academic medical centers such as China Medical University Hospital, Cairo University, and the University of Alexandria, these Phase 2 and non-phased studies vary in recruitment status, encompassing completed, unknown, and not-yet-recruiting protocols.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07286669 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Knee Osteoarthritis |
Cairo University |
2025-12-15 | |
| NCT05385003 | UNKNOWN | Subjects With Hyperuricemia |
Sun Yat-sen University |
2022-05-14 | |
| NCT05529914 | COMPLETED | Knee Osteoarthritis; Pes Anserine Bursitis |
Dow University of Health Sciences |
2022-09-27 | |
| NCT04887844 | COMPLETED | Osteoarthritis Knees Both |
Abant Izzet Baysal University |
2019-03-01 | |
| NCT04509440 | COMPLETED | Anserine Bursitis |
University of Alexandria |
2018-05-01 | |
| NCT01205477 | COMPLETED | Bursitis |
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon |
2009-09 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00208000 | UNKNOWN | "Hyperuricemia,Anserine" |
China Medical University Hospital |
2004-07 | PHASE2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-12-16)
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>).