Multiple clinical trials evaluate indomethacin and its formulations across indications including post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis, patent ductus arteriosus in premature neonates, migraine headaches, and healthy volunteer responses. Spanning Early Phase 1, Phase 2, and non-interventional or non-applicable designs, these studies demonstrate recruitment statuses ranging from completed to withdrawn and unknown. Sponsorship is distributed among academic medical centers, university health networks, professional research societies, and industry entities such as Janssen Research & Development LLC.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06031363 | Completed | Pancreatitis|Cholangiopancreatography Endoscopic Retrograde|Indomethacin |
The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University |
2022-11-01 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04821323 | Completed | Healthy |
Janssen Research & Development LLC |
2021-03-10 | Early Phase 1 |
| NCT04025177 | Withdrawn | Patent Ductus Arteriosus After Premature Birth |
University of Manitoba|St. Boniface Hospital|Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg Manitoba|University at Buffalo |
2020-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT03967483 | Unknown status | Headache Migraine |
Anne Ducros|French Society for the Study of Migraine Headache |
2019-06-01 | -- |
(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>).