Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate behavioral and physiological interventions in psychiatric and caregiver populations, targeting conditions such as non-suicidal self-injury, suicide risk, self-harm, emotion regulation, depression, caregiver burden, physical health, and systemic inflammation. Sponsored by academic and medical institutions—including The Catholic University of America, Butler Hospital, and Texas Tech University—these trials carry a phase status of not applicable. Current operational progress across these studies varies, with recruitment statuses designated as either withdrawn or not yet recruiting.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05583279 Withdrawn
Non-Suicidal Self Injury|Suicide|Self-harm|Emotion Regulation
The Catholic University of America|Butler Hospital
2024-02-01 Not Applicable
NCT06055322 Not yet recruiting
Suicide|Depression|Caregiver Burden|Physical Health|Inflammation
Texas Tech University
2024-01-01 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Dibenzothiophene binds to cytochrome P450 monooxygenases, undergoing oxidative bioactivation that generates reactive intermediate metabolites and disrupts downstream cellular redox pathways. This metabolic transformation induces cellular oxidative stress and alters stress-responsive signaling cascades, modulating pathways associated with clinical conditions such as depression, physical health impairment, and systemic inflammation.

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.