Several clinical trials evaluate ionomycin across reproductive and immunological contexts, including female and male infertility, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, azoospermia, hypersensitivity, and asthma. Spanning Phase 2, Phase 4, and unassigned protocols, these studies are sponsored by academic medical centers, specialized fertility clinics, and entities such as Novartis Pharmaceuticals and the Academic Medical Center in Amsterdam. Featuring completed, unknown, and not yet recruiting statuses, these evaluations underscore clinical interest in calcium ionophore-mediated cellular responses.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07570342 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | ICSI; Testicular Sperm Extraction in Azoospermic Patients; Male Infertility; PGT-A |
ART Fertility Clinics LLC |
2026-04-30 | |
| NCT06106412 | UNKNOWN | Infertility, Female |
Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad, IVI VALENCIA |
2024-01-01 | |
| NCT03678610 | COMPLETED | Infertility |
Ibn Sina Hospital |
2018-09-25 | |
| NCT02686827 | Completed | Hypersensitivity |
Laurian Jongejan|Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) |
2015-10 | Phase 2 |
| NCT00657891 | Completed | Asthma |
Creighton University|Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
2007-03 | Phase 4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-05-11)
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>).