Clinical Trials

A clinical trial evaluated 25-hydroxycholesterol as a therapeutic metabolic intervention in patients with hereditary spastic paraplegia, specifically subtype SPG5. Sponsored by the Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale France, this completed Phase II study focused on modulating metabolic pathways to treat specific hereditary neurodegenerative disorders.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02314208 Completed
Spastic Paraplegia Hereditary
Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale France
2015-01 Phase 2

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

25-Hydroxycholesterol acts as a side-chain oxysterol that selectively suppresses IgA production in B cells with an EC50 of approximately 65 nM, thereby downregulating humoral immune responses and altering cellular lipid homeostasis. Disruption of these metabolic and immunomodulatory pathways modulates downstream cellular signaling, providing mechanistic relevance for investigating therapeutic interventions in hereditary spastic paraplegia.

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.