Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate conditions such as X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa and spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy across phases ranging from Phase 3 to non-applicable or unspecified stages. Conducted by industry entities like Janssen Research & Development LLC and academic institutions such as Samsung Medical Center, these investigations report recruitment statuses as active, not recruiting, or completed.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04671433 Active not recruiting
X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Janssen Research & Development LLC
2020-12-04 Phase 3
NCT04312672 Active not recruiting
X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
Janssen Research & Development LLC
2017-07-31 --
NCT03858335 Completed
Cerebral Palsy Spastic Hemiplegic
Samsung Medical Center
2015-09-14 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As an end-stage metabolite of catecholamines, vanillylmandelic acid participates in sympathetic metabolic cascades by regulating downstream adrenergic breakdown pathways and intracellular catabolic balance. This regulation alters cellular energy dynamics and neurovascular signaling, providing biochemical relevance to neuromuscular and ocular pathologies evaluated in clinical studies of cerebral palsy and X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.

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.