Multiple clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic potential and pharmacokinetic profile of rasagiline mesylate across neurodegenerative and psychiatric indications, including Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, major depressive disorder, and depressive symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. Spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 as well as unassigned studies, these completed and terminated protocols are sponsored by academic institutions and industry partners including H. Lundbeck A/S, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc., and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Representative research includes Phase 2 studies in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Phase 3 studies in levodopa-treated Parkinson's disease.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04841798 | Completed | Major Depressive Disorder|Treatment Resistant Depression |
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
2021-04-15 | Not Applicable |
| NCT01879241 | Completed | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
University of Ulm |
2013-06 | Phase 2 |
| NCT01652313 | Completed | Parkinson''s Disease |
H. Lundbeck A/S |
2012-05 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01736891 | Completed | Parkinson´s Disease |
Chongqing Fortune Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.|Beijing Bionovo Medicine Development Co. Ltd. |
2011-11 | Phase 3 |
| NCT01178047 | Terminated | Parkinson''s Disease |
University of Zurich|H. Lundbeck A/S |
2011-09 | Phase 4 |
| NCT01055379 | Completed | Depressive Symptoms|Parkinson''s Disease |
Lundbeck Italia S.p.A.|Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc. |
2010-03 | Phase 4 |
(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>).
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