Clinical Trials

A clinical trial evaluating pinocembrin injection is currently documented, sponsored by CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 multicenter study was designed to assess the safety and efficacy of the treatment in patients with acute ischemic stroke, but its recruitment is currently suspended. Consequently, clinical evaluation of pinocembrin remains in an early stage, with no active or completed Phase 3 trials on record.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02059785 SUSPENDED
Ischemic Stroke
CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
2013-06 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2016-06-20)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As a natural flavanone derivative, pinocembrin attenuates neuroinflammatory signaling cascades and suppresses reactive oxygen species generation, thereby preserving mitochondrial integrity and preventing apoptotic cell death in neural tissue. By mitigating ischemia-induced neuronal injury and cerebral microvascular damage, this neuroprotective mechanism provides a clear rationale for evaluating pinocembrin as a potential therapeutic intervention for ischemic stroke.

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.