Several clinical trials evaluate formulations and exposure studies associated with 1,2-propanediol, encompassing Phase 2 and non-phase studies for conditions such as analgesia, secondhand tobacco smoke exposure, and mycosis fungoides. Supported by diverse academic, governmental, and industry sponsors—including Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute, Ministero della Salute Italy, University College London, Juul Labs Inc., Inflamax Research Incorporated, and Yaupon Therapeutics—these efforts include both completed studies and those with an unknown recruitment status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04646135 | Unknown status | Analgesia |
Bambino Gesù Hospital and Research Institute|Ministero della Salute Italy|University College London |
2020-12 | Phase 2 |
| NCT03605641 | Completed | Second Hand Tobacco Smoke |
Juul Labs Inc.|Inflamax Research Incorporated |
2018-09-17 | Not Applicable |
| NCT00535470 | Completed | Mycosis Fungoides |
Yaupon Therapeutics |
2007-07 | Phase 2 |
(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>).