Multiple Phase 2 and combined Phase 2/Phase 3 clinical trials are currently evaluating therapeutic interventions for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Werner Syndrome, Scabies, and Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction accompanied by hypotension and left ventricular dysfunction. Sponsored by academic medical consortiums, research foundations, and biotechnology companies, these protocols cover neurological, genetic, parasitic, and cardiovascular indications. All of these trials are presently in a not yet recruiting status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05105958 | Not yet recruiting | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
University Hospital Geneva|University of Lausanne Hospitals|University of Zurich|University of Bern|Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen |
2025-12-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT05847179 | Not yet recruiting | Werner Syndrome |
PRG Science & Technology Co. Ltd. |
2025-01-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT06404333 | Not yet recruiting | Scabies |
University of Oxford|Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado|Fundação de Dermatologia Tropical e Venereologia Alfredo da Matta (FUAM)|University of Basel|ClinSearch |
2024-10-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT06405555 | Not yet recruiting | Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction|Hypotension|LV Dysfunction |
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation |
2024-08-01 | Phase 2|Phase 3 |
(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>).