Several clinical trials are currently evaluating interventions for neurodegenerative disorders, including neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses and CLN3-related conditions, alongside hematologic malignancies such as acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Supported by biopharmaceutical companies and NIH institutes, these investigations encompass Phase 1, Phase 3, and non-applicable study designs. Across this portfolio, recruitment statuses range from not yet recruiting and active to completed or withdrawn.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04637282 | Not yet recruiting | Juvenile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis |
Polaryx Therapeutics Inc. |
2024-12-01 | Phase 3 |
| NCT05879744 | Active not recruiting | NHL|NHL Relapsed Adult |
Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. |
2023-05-31 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05143996 | Recruiting | Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)|Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) |
Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. |
2021-11-18 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04974307 | Completed | CLN3-related Disorders|Low Vision |
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) |
2021-09-30 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04480476 | Withdrawn | Late-infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 2 (CLN2) |
REGENXBIO Inc. |
2021-03-31 | -- |
| NCT04462692 | Withdrawn | Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 2 (CLN2) |
REGENXBIO Inc. |
2021-03-31 | -- |
(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>).