A Phase 4 clinical trial with an unknown recruitment status, sponsored by an academic hospital (Seoul National University Boramae Hospital), evaluates eupatilin compared to rebamipide for preventing gastrointestinal mucosal injury in patients receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and low-dose steroids. This study represents a late-stage therapeutic assessment for conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, other musculoskeletal disorders, gastric ulcers, enteritis, and NSAID-associated gastropathy or enteropathy.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04885751 | UNKNOWN | Rheumatoid Arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Ankylosing Spondylitis; Other Musculoskeletal Disorder; Gastric Ulcer; Enteritis; NSAID-Associated Gastropathy; NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug) Induced Enteropathy |
Seoul National University Boramae Hospital |
2021-06-01 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2021-05-13)
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>).