Several clinical trials evaluate harmine hydrochloride, focusing on early-stage human research across Early Phase 1 and Phase 1 studies. Predominantly completed and sponsored by academic and clinical institutions such as the Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich and the Medical University of Vienna, these trials evaluate major depression, diabetes mellitus, ayahuasca constituents, and emotional and cognitive functions in healthy participants. Together, these investigations target both metabolic indications and central nervous system pathways, illustrating the broad therapeutic exploration of this alkaloid.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06252506 | COMPLETED | Neuropharmacological Investigation of Ayahuasca Constituents DMT and Harmine |
Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern |
2024-01-22 | PHASE1 |
| NCT05829603 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Reconnect Labs |
2023-05-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT05780216 | COMPLETED | Healthy Participants |
Milan Scheidegger |
2023-02-20 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT05526430 | COMPLETED | Diabetes Mellitus |
James Murrough |
2022-09-13 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04716335 | COMPLETED | Emotions; Mood; Cognitive Function 1, Social; Empathy |
Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich |
2020-12-01 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-03-19)
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>).
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) Solubility in DMSO
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) Stock Solution
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) Storage
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) Stability
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) Molecular Weight
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) CAS Number
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Harmine Hydrochloride (Telepathine) SDS|MSDS