Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials investigate diverse conditions, including chronic hepatitis B, HIV and HBV coinfection, metabolic bone diseases, muscular atrophy, posterior cruciate ligament tears, and maternal Streptococcus agalactiae infections. Ranging from Phase 1 through Phase 4 alongside non-phase interventional evaluations, these studies are sponsored by academic medical centers, university hospitals, global research collaborations, and pharmaceutical entities such as Bayer. The protocols feature varied recruitment statuses, spanning actively recruiting, active non-recruiting, completed, and withdrawn trials.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05937178 Recruiting
Hepatitis B Chronic
Huashan Hospital|The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University|Anhui Provincial Hospital|Beijing YouAn Hospital|Peking University People''s Hospital|Peking University First Hospital|Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine|First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University|LanZhou University|Third Affiliated Hospital Sun Yat-Sen University|First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University|The Affiliated Hospital Of Guizhou Medical University|Hainan General Hospital|Hebei Medical University Third Hospital|The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine|Henan Provincial People''s Hospital|The Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University|Tongji Hospital|Wuhan Union Hospital China|Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University|Central South University|Xiangya Hospital of Central South University|The First Hospital of Jilin University|the Second Hospital of Nangjing|The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School|The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University|The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University|The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University|Shengjing Hospital|Qingdao Sixth People''s Hospital|Shandong Provincial Hospital|The Second Hospital of Shandong University|The First Affiliated Hospital of Shanxi Medical University|Tang-Du Hospital|First Affiliated Hospital Xi''an Jiaotong University|Ruijin Hospital|West China Hospital|Tianjin Second People''s Hospital|First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University|The First People''s Hospital of Yunnan|Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital|Zhejiang University|Southwest Hospital China|The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University|Sichuan Provincial People''s Hospital
2023-01-31 --
NCT05701592 Recruiting
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Konrad Malinowski MD|Artromedical Konrad Malinowski Clinic
2022-12-20 --
NCT06231056 COMPLETED
Genitourinary; Infection, Complicating Pregnancy
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences
2019-01-01
NCT04165551 UNKNOWN
Streptococcus Agalactiae
Biosearch S.A.
2019-10-01 PHASE1
NCT03517943 COMPLETED
Clinical Pharmacology
Bayer
2018-04-24 PHASE1
NCT03517930 COMPLETED
Clinical Pharmacology
Bayer
2018-04-17 PHASE1
NCT03645044 Active not recruiting
Hiv|HBV Coinfection
University of Melbourne|National Health and Medical Research Council Australia|The University of Western Australia|University of Adelaide|The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration|University of Malaya|YR Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education|Melbourne Health
2018-05-24 --
NCT02718157 COMPLETED
Streptococcus Agalactiae Infection
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
2016-08-10
NCT00990574 WITHDRAWN
Hypotension; Headache
Stanford University
2009-10
NCT01264094 TERMINATED
Chronic Hepatitis B
Bukwang Pharmaceutical
2009-11 PHASE4
NCT01820702 COMPLETED
Bone Diseases, Metabolic; Acid-Base Imbalance; Muscular Atrophy; Sprains and Strains; Protein Metabolism; Body Weight Changes; Cardiovascular Abnormalities
DLR German Aerospace Center
2010-11

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

SAG selectively binds to Smoothened to stimulate GLI transcription factor activity, thereby triggering downstream Hedgehog pathway activation and promoting hedgehog-dependent cellular responses. By stimulating signaling cascades that regulate cell proliferation and differentiation, this targeted mechanism provides critical utility in investigating bone diseases, muscular atrophy, and tissue regeneration contexts observed in clinical trials.

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.