Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate therapeutic interventions for primary visceral leishmaniasis and deep burn injuries. Ranging in status from actively recruiting to completed, these efforts encompass a Phase 2 trial assessing treatment efficacy and safety alongside a feasibility study focused on skin tissue matrix application. Sponsoring entities include collaborative non-profits such as Drugs for Neglected Diseases, pharmaceutical corporations such as Novartis, and governmental bodies including the Department of Health and Human Services and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05957978 Recruiting
Primary Visceral Leishmaniasis
Drugs for Neglected Diseases|Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2024-04-03 Phase 2
NCT02905435 Completed
Burns
PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd.|PPD|Department of Health and Human Services|Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
2016-11-05 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Sodium stibogluconate acts as a potent inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatases, including SHP-1, SHP-2, and PTP1B, preventing the dephosphorylation of key intracellular signaling substrates. This disruption of phosphatase activity alters cellular signal transduction, ultimately conferring antiparasitic activity suitable for treating primary visceral leishmaniasis.

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.