Several clinical trials spanning Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 4 are investigating the pharmacokinetic profiles and therapeutic applications of scopolamine for conditions including post-operative nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, major depressive disorder, and post-operative pain. Supported by academic medical centers such as the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and the University of California, Los Angeles, these research efforts display varying recruitment statuses, including actively recruiting studies on novel delivery formulations, completed analgesia evaluations, terminated tolerability studies, and trials of unknown status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05759481 | Recruiting | Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting |
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center |
2024-02-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT04999449 | Recruiting | Scopolamine|Motion Sickness |
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
2022-01-24 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04314713 | Terminated | Scopolamine Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use |
Battelle Memorial Institute |
2020-06-02 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03874130 | Unknown status | Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) |
Repurposed Therapeutics Inc. |
2018-08-01 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03294109 | Completed | Pain Postoperative|Analgesics Opioid|Analgesics Non-Narcotic|Physiological Effects of Drugs|Peripheral Nervous System Agents|Patient Satisfaction|Return to Work|Activity Sexual |
University of California Los Angeles |
2018-01-01 | 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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