Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials sponsored by academic and research institutions—including Yale University, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Jewish Health, and Stichting Hemato-Oncologie voor Volwassenen Nederland—are evaluating interventions across indications such as Opioid Use Disorder, high-grade B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, corticosteroid-resistant asthma, and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Encompassing Phase 1, Phase 2, and non-applicable trial designs, these studies span various recruitment statuses, including recruiting, not yet recruiting, active non-recruiting, completed, and withdrawn protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06160284 Not yet recruiting
Opioid Use Disorder
Yale University|National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
2024-07 Phase 1
NCT05447286 Recruiting
Opioid Use Disorder
Yale University|National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)|Aptinyx
2023-05-15 Phase 1
NCT03620578 Active not recruiting
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma|Lymphoma B-Cell|High-grade B-cell Lymphoma|MYC Translocation|BCL-2 Translocation
Stichting Hemato-Oncologie voor Volwassenen Nederland
2018-08-01 Phase 2
NCT02753764 Completed
Corticosteroid Resistant (CR) Asthmatics
National Jewish Health
2017-01 Phase 2
NCT01277874 Withdrawn
Respiratory Distress Syndrome|Prematurity
University of Utah
2014-12 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Oxysophocarpine targets the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 (Nrf2/HO-1) signaling axis and attenuates downstream mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathways, suppressing pro-inflammatory cascades and modulating cellular apoptosis. This modulation inhibits cellular metastasis and disease progression, providing a mechanistic rationale for therapeutic intervention in inflammatory and neoplastic conditions evaluated in clinical trials, such as corticosteroid-resistant asthma and high-grade B-cell lymphoma.

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.