Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 evaluate L-selenomethionine's therapeutic potential in autoimmune thyroiditis, prostate cancer, follicular lymphoma, precancerous prostatic conditions, and human nutritional requirements. Predominantly sponsored by academic medical centers and public research entities, these studies incorporate varied recruitment statuses, including completed phase 3 prostate cancer chemoprevention and phase 4 pediatric thyroiditis evaluations, alongside withdrawn and unknown statuses in specialized oncology settings.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02644707 COMPLETED
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
2014-08 PHASE4
NCT02302768 UNKNOWN
Thyroiditis Autoimmune
University of Siena
2012-12 PHASE2
NCT00736164 WITHDRAWN
Prostate Cancer
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
2008-08 PHASE2
NCT00030901 COMPLETED
Precancerous/Nonmalignant Condition; Prostate Cancer
SWOG Cancer Research Network
2000-02 PHASE3
NCT00455416 UNKNOWN
Follicular Lymphoma
Oslo University Hospital
2007-04 PHASE2
NCT00217516 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
2005-03 PHASE1
NCT00803699 COMPLETED
Nutritional Requirements
USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
2005-11
NCT00271427 COMPLETED
Autoimmune Thyroiditis; Hashimotos Thyroiditis
Ege University
2004-12

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2020-02-05)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As a naturally occurring organoselenium compound, L-selenomethionine serves as a primary precursor for incorporation into crucial selenoproteins such as glutathione peroxidase, thereby bolstering endogenous antioxidant defenses and neutralizing reactive oxygen species. This attenuation of oxidative stress and cellular damage underlies its clinical relevance in reducing inflammatory activity in autoimmune thyroiditis and inhibiting oxidative progression in prostate cancer.

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.