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including completed phase 3 prostate cancer chemoprevention and phase 4 pediatric thyroiditis evaluations, alongside withdrawn and unknown statuses in specialized oncology settings.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| NCT00736164 | WITHDRAWN | Prostate Cancer |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)
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>).