Multiple completed clinical trials have evaluated Green Tea Extract across oncology and infectious disease, targeting conditions such as colorectal neoplasms, chronic hepatitis C, and oxidative stress. Sponsored by academic and governmental entities—including Seoul National University Hospital, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and the National Institutes of Health—these investigations encompass unphased and Phase 1 studies. Overall, this research assesses the extract's preventive efficacy against adenoma and colorectal cancer alongside its steady-state pharmacokinetic interactions.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02321969 | Completed | Neoplasms Colorectal |
Seoul National University Hospital |
2010-08 | Not Applicable |
| NCT01018615 | Completed | Chronic Hepatitis C|Oxidative Stress |
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill|National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)|National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
2009-11 | Phase 1 |
(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>).