Multiple clinical trials are investigating conditions such as eosinophilic esophagitis, COVID-19, prostate cancer, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, androgen deficiency, and healthy subjects across Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, and unassigned phase studies. Supported by academic, government, and industry sponsors—including Cairo University, the National Institutes of Health, and CSL Behring—these investigations maintain recruitment statuses ranging from actively recruiting to unknown or withdrawn.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05485155 | Recruiting | Eosinophilic Esophagitis |
Children''s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati|CSL Behring|National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
2024-03-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT05157217 | Recruiting | COVID-19 |
Cairo University|Misr International University |
2021-12-15 | -- |
| NCT05186285 | Unknown status | Healthy |
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd |
2021-12-11 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05098327 | Withdrawn | Prostate Cancer|Insulin Resistance|Diabetes Mellitus Type 2|Androgen Deficiency |
State University of New York at Buffalo|National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) |
2021-08-01 | Phase 3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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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.