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 Featuring recruitment statuses ranging from recruiting and not yet recruiting to withdrawn, these investigations are supported by pharmaceutical entities such as Servier alongside academic and government institutions, including Johns Hopkins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| NCT05312372 | Withdrawn | Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma |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)
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>).