Several clinical trials are currently registered to evaluate interventions across diverse conditions, including chronic pain, type 1 diabetes, prediabetes, surgical amputation, and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Reflecting non-pharmacological, observational, or device-focused protocols, these studies are designated exclusively as phase "Not Applicable" or unclassified. Sponsored by academic and regional entities—including Bridgewater College, the University of Minnesota, Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, and the VA Office of Research and Development—all of these trials share an active status of not yet recruiting participants.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06077526 | Not yet recruiting | Chronic Pain |
Bridgewater College |
2026-01-13 | Not Applicable |
| NCT06018844 | Not yet recruiting | Type 1 Diabetes |
Children''s Mercy Hospital Kansas City|University of Kansas|Nemours Children''s Clinic |
2025-04 | -- |
| NCT06365723 | Not yet recruiting | PreDiabetes |
University of Minnesota |
2025-01-15 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05990062 | Not yet recruiting | Amputation Surgical |
VA Office of Research and Development|Stumpworx LLC |
2024-10-01 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04600713 | Not yet recruiting | Atrial Fibrillation Paroxysmal |
Vastra Gotaland Region |
2024-10 | 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>).