Multiple clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic and nutritional potential of millet extract, focusing on clinical conditions such as human microbiome modulation, systemic inflammation, and nutritional deficiencies. With trial phases categorized as Not Applicable due to the food-based nature of the interventions, these studies encompass both recruiting and completed recruitment statuses. Supported by academic universities, research institutes, and non-profit organizations including Ghent University, HarvestPlus, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this research quantifies physiological impacts on gut microbial diversity, inflammatory biomarkers, and micronutrient bioavailability.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05299970 | Recruiting | Inflammation|Microbiome Human |
Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Sante Burkina Faso|University Ghent|Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation |
2022-03-21 | Not Applicable |
| NCT01783067 | Completed | Nutritional Deficiency |
University of Colorado Denver|Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College|HarvestPlus|International Atomic Energy Agency |
2011-02 | Not Applicable |
(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>).