Several clinical trials are evaluating Vancomycin HCl across applications such as community-acquired pneumonia, infection prevention following anterior cruciate ligament injuries, and pharmacokinetic dosing individualization. Sponsored by academic and medical institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Assiut University, and Erasmus Medical Center, these studies feature non-traditional or unassigned phase designations. With active statuses ranging from enrolling by invitation to not yet recruiting, these ongoing investigations aim to optimize empiric antibacterial therapy and refine patient dosing accuracy.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06272994 | Enrolling by invitation | Community-acquired Pneumonia |
Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
2024-04-03 | Not Applicable |
| NCT06050785 | Not yet recruiting | Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries |
Assiut University |
2024-02-01 | -- |
| NCT05964114 | Not yet recruiting | Vancomycin|Pharmacokinetics |
Erasmus Medical Center |
2023-10 | Not Applicable |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).