Multiple clinical trials evaluate thiocolchicoside across various painful musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including acute low back pain, myofascial pain syndromes, temporomandibular disorders, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Spanning early-stage through post-marketing phases, these investigations are sponsored by pharmaceutical leaders such as Sanofi alongside academic institutions including Medipol University and Yuzuncu Yil University. While the majority of these clinical trials have reached completed recruitment status, select studies remain active but not recruiting to assess the drug's analgesic efficacy, functional recovery, and patient-reported quality of life.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06261320 | ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases |
Polyclinique de l'Europe |
2024-02-28 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05529290 | COMPLETED | Temporomandibular Disorder |
Yuzuncu Yil University |
2019-07-16 | PHASE4 |
| NCT05261971 | COMPLETED | Occlusion; Quality of Life |
Yuzuncu Yil University |
2018-12-01 | |
| NCT04110119 | COMPLETED | Low Back Pain, Mechanical |
Medipol University |
2018-10-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00679146 | COMPLETED | Low Back Pain |
Sanofi |
2008-04 | PHASE3 |
| NCT00917436 | COMPLETED | Low Back Pain |
Sanofi |
2004-12 | PHASE4 |
| NCT00272532 | COMPLETED | Myofascial Pain Syndromes |
Sanofi |
2005-04 | PHASE4 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-05-31)
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>).