Clinical Trials

Multiple completed clinical trials have evaluated rosmarinic acid formulations in human populations. These include a Phase 2 institutional trial sponsored by Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation examining high-rosmarinic acid mint tea for adults with nasal polyps, and a Phase 4 academic trial conducted by the University of Guelph investigating high-rosmarinic acid spearmint tea for knee osteoarthritis. Together, these studies demonstrate an exploratory focus on the anti-inflammatory and symptom-modifying therapeutic potential of rosmarinic acid in chronic inflammatory and degenerative conditions.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01380015 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
University of Guelph
2011-07 PHASE4
NCT00465543 COMPLETED
Nasal Polyps
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
2007-05 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2013-01-23)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Rosmarinic acid suppresses IKK-β activity within NF-κB activation signaling and directly inhibits lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase enzymes, thereby downregulating inflammatory chemokine expression including CCL11 and CCR3 while blocking complement fixation. This multi-target inhibition suppresses downstream pro-inflammatory signaling cascades and immune cell recruitment, providing a mechanistic basis for its clinical evaluation in chronic inflammatory conditions such as nasal polyps and osteoarthritis of the knee.

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.