Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials are evaluating interventions across various development stages—including Early Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, and Not Applicable—for conditions such as esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, mild cognitive impairment, depression, COVID long-haul, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive decline. Featuring recruitment statuses ranging from recruiting and not yet recruiting to withdrawn, these investigations are supported by pharmaceutical entities such as Servier alongside academic and government institutions, including Johns Hopkins University, the Medical University of South Carolina, the University of Utah, Ohio State University, and the National Institute on Aging.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05312372 Withdrawn
Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier|ADIR a Servier Group company|Servier
2025-05 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT05992831 Recruiting
Mild Cognitive Impairment|Depression
Medical University of South Carolina|National Institute on Aging (NIA)
2024-07-15 Not Applicable
NCT06223971 Recruiting
COVID Long-Haul
Johns Hopkins University|Radiological Society of North America
2024-05-20 Early Phase 1
NCT06135064 Not yet recruiting
PTSD
University of Utah
2024-04 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT06223672 Recruiting
Cognitive Decline|Cognitive Impairment
Ohio State University|United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)|The California Walnut Commission
2024-02-07 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Carbetapentane functions as a nonselective sigma-1 receptor agonist that modulates intracellular calcium mobilization and downstream neurochemical signaling within the central nervous system. By suppressing central cough reflex pathways and dampening excessive neuronal excitability, this agent exerts antitussive and anticonvulsant activity relevant to clinical indications and ongoing investigations in cognitive and neurological disorders.

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>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.