Multiple clinical trials across Phase I, Phase II, and Phase IV evaluate Meldonium for indications including asthenia, post-COVID-19 cognitive impairment, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, treatment-related fatigue, lipid metabolism, and athletic performance safety. Investigations sponsored by Promomed, LLC and the Kidney Cancer Research Bureau have reached completed status. Additional clinical initiatives led by sponsors such as Riga Stradins University and Enhanced Emirates Limited evaluate mitochondrial lipid metabolism and performance-enhancing substance usage, maintaining recruitment statuses spanning from completed to enrolling by invitation.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07568574 | ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION | Safety and Impact of Medically Supervised Performance Enhancing Substance Usage in Healthy Elite Athletes |
Enhanced Emirates Limited |
2026-03-12 | |
| NCT06648902 | COMPLETED | Renal Cell Cancer Metastatic; Kidney Cancer; Fatigue Related to Cancer Treatment |
Kidney Cancer Research Bureau |
2022-02-01 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT07304921 | COMPLETED | Lipid Metabolism; Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids; Supplementation |
Riga Stradins University |
2023-04-06 | PHASE1 |
| NCT05939622 | COMPLETED | Asthenia; COVID-19; Functional MRI; Cognitive Impairment |
Promomed, LLC |
2022-05-18 | PHASE4 |
| NCT05689827 | COMPLETED | Asthenia; COVID-19 |
Promomed, LLC |
2022-04-05 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-05-06)
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>).