Multiple clinical trials evaluate sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate for cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. These include a Phase 4 trial sponsored by Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine investigating left ventricular remodeling following acute myocardial infarction, as well as a Phase 2/Phase 3 trial sponsored by The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University evaluating pulmonary arterial hypertension. Currently, the recruitment status for these registered trials is listed as unknown.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02524964 | UNKNOWN | Left Ventricular Remodeling; Acute Myocardial Infarction |
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
2015-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT01637675 | UNKNOWN | Pulmonary Hypertension; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Cardiovascular Diseases; Lung Diseases; Tanshinone IIA Sulfonate |
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University |
2013-05 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2016-09-01)
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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