Multiple Phase II clinical trials, sponsored by organizations such as Qurient Co. Ltd. and Barwon Health, evaluate Telacebec's therapeutic efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics. These studies investigate conditions including drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis in treatment-naïve, sputum smear-positive patients (completed), COVID-19 virus infection (terminated), and Buruli ulcer (currently recruiting). Overall, these efforts reflect an ongoing evaluation of Telacebec's clinical profile against mycobacterial infections and viral pathogens.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06481163 | RECRUITING | Buruli Ulcer |
Barwon Health |
2024-07-09 | PHASE2 |
| NCT04847583 | TERMINATED | COVID-19 Virus Infection |
Qurient Co., Ltd. |
2021-07-29 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03563599 | COMPLETED | Treatment-naïve, Sputum Smear-positive Patients With Drug-sensitive Pulmonary TB |
Qurient Co., Ltd. |
2018-07-23 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03563599 | Completed | Treatment-naïve Sputum Smear-positive Patients With Drug-sensitive Pulmonary TB |
Qurient Co. Ltd. |
2018-07-23 | Phase 2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-06-30)
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>).