Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials have evaluated urethane and urethane-derived materials across diverse applications, including breast cancer surgical recovery, dental caries, HIV prevention, and decubitus ulcers. Sponsored by academic medical centers and industry entities, these studies comprise Phase 1 clinical evaluations alongside observational protocols. Their recruitment statuses range from completed to withdrawn.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03159598 WITHDRAWN
Breast Cancer
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
2020-11-01
NCT02018822 COMPLETED
Dental Caries; Restorative Material
University of Rochester
2013-06
NCT02006264 COMPLETED
HIV
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2013-11-19 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2020-11-24)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As a carbamate derivative and polymeric precursor, urethane interacts with cellular macromolecules to disrupt nucleic acid synthesis or forms cross-linked matrix networks that stabilize biological tissue interfaces. This inhibition of metabolic processes and physical structural reinforcement prevent aberrant cell proliferation and maintain tissue integrity, demonstrating clinical relevance in antineoplastic therapy, restorative dentistry, and surgical tissue adhesion during breast reconstruction.

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.