Clinical Trials

Multiple completed clinical trials have evaluated this material across diverse cohorts, including healthy volunteers, individuals with endometriosis, and lactating women contributing to regional milk banks. These studies encompass early-phase Phase 1 safety and dose-escalation evaluations alongside observational studies lacking formal phase designations. Sponsorship spans major pharmaceutical entities such as Pfizer as well as public healthcare and academic institutions, including Nantes University Hospital and Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02070939 Completed
Healthy
Pfizer
2014-02 Phase 1
NCT02651077 Completed
Endometriosis
Nantes University Hospital|ONIRIS
2013-11 --
NCT01848444 Completed
Lactating Women Who Give Their Milk to One of the 6 Milk Banks Participating in the Study
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
2013-10 --

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

Check the Spirulina Powder product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Spirulina powder contains bioactive components such as C-phycocyanin and superoxide dismutase that directly neutralize reactive oxygen species and inhibit downstream pro-inflammatory biochemical cascades. This cellular reduction in oxidative stress attenuates cell damage and restores metabolic function, supporting cardiovascular health and mitigating tissue inflammation in clinical settings such as endometriosis and metabolic evaluations.

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.