Several clinical trials evaluate Indigo applications in diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures for conditions such as lower limb ischemia, acute lower limb ischemia, Lynch syndrome, inflammatory bowel diseases, and colonic polyps. These investigational efforts span Phase 1 studies and trials designated as Not Applicable, supported by sponsors including the Mayo Clinic, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, and St. Franziskus Hospital. Recruitment statuses across these records encompass completed trials as well as those listed with an unknown status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03295539 | Unknown status | Lower Limb Ischemia |
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust|St. Franziskus Hospital |
2017-11-01 | Not Applicable |
| NCT03386370 | Unknown status | Acute Ischemia of Lower Limb |
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese |
2017-09-01 | Not Applicable |
| NCT02570516 | Completed | Lynch Syndrome |
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris|ARC Foundation for Cancer Research |
2015-11 | Not Applicable |
| NCT01914445 | Unknown status | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases |
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center |
2013-08 | Not Applicable |
| NCT01901510 | Completed | Colonic Polyps |
Mayo Clinic |
2013-05 | 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>).