Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic potential of synthetic hypericin formulations across diverse oncological, dermatological, and infectious disease indications, ranging from Phase 1 safety assessments to Phase 3 confirmatory studies. Sponsored by organizations including Soligenix, SystImmune Inc., and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, these studies target conditions such as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, plaque psoriasis, HIV infections, and advanced solid tumors like non-small cell lung cancer. Across these protocols, recruitment statuses vary—spanning completed, actively recruiting, and terminated trials—reflecting the evolving development landscape of the drug.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06470451 TERMINATED
CTCL/ Mycosis Fungoides; CTCL; Mycosis Fungoides; Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
Soligenix
2025-01-07 PHASE3
NCT05872854 COMPLETED
Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma; Mycosis Fungoides
Ellen Kim, MD
2023-08-21 PHASE2
NCT05442190 COMPLETED
Psoriasis; Plaque Psoriasis; Psoriasis Vulgaris
Soligenix
2022-12-14 PHASE2
NCT06218940 Not yet recruiting
NSCLC Stage IV
Newsoara Biopharma Co. Ltd.
2024-12-01 Phase 1
NCT06149247 COMPLETED
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mycosis Fungoides
Soligenix
2023-12-05 PHASE2
NCT06094777 Not yet recruiting
Advanced Solid Tumor
Shanghai YingLi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2023-11-10 Phase 1
NCT05983432 Recruiting
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer|NSCLC|Lung Cancer|Breast Cancer|Esophageal Cancer|SCLC|Small Cell Lung Cancer|NPC|Nasopharyngeal Cancer
SystImmune Inc.
2023-08-08 Phase 1
NCT05380635 COMPLETED
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mycosis Fungoides
Soligenix
2022-05-09 PHASE2
NCT02448381 COMPLETED
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Soligenix
2015-12 PHASE3
NCT00000792 COMPLETED
HIV Infections
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
PHASE1
NCT00000645 COMPLETED
HIV Infections
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-13)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Hypericin directly binds to and inhibits protein kinase C and monoamine oxidase, blocking downstream phosphorylation cascades and intracellular signaling. This biochemical blockade induces selective apoptosis and halts pathological cell growth, providing the mechanistic rationale for its therapeutic evaluation in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, plaque psoriasis, and solid tumors.

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.