Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate aminooxyacetic acid applications across conditions such as primary infertility, embryo development disorders, in vitro fertilization failure, surgical anesthesia monitoring, glioma, and ataxia-oculomotor apraxia 1, with an emphasis on improving fertilization rates and embryonic outcomes. Spanning Phase 1 through Phase 4 interventional stages alongside observational protocols, these studies are funded by diverse academic and corporate sponsors, including Maria Fertility Hospital and GE Healthcare. Across this research, recruitment statuses include completed, currently recruiting, and unknown.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06818175 RECRUITING
Low Back Pain; Chronic Low-back Pain; Acute Low Back Pain
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
2023-09-01
NCT06111248 COMPLETED
All Conditions Requiring Non-cardiac Surgery
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
2024-02-05
NCT05402605 UNKNOWN
in Vitro Fertilization
Mỹ Đức Hospital
2022-08-29
NCT04519918 UNKNOWN
Fertilization
Tang-Du Hospital
2020-10-01
NCT03354013 COMPLETED
Embryo; Embryo Disorder; Genetic Disease
University Hospital, Ghent
2018-01-15
NCT04744753 COMPLETED
Infertility Primary
MOHAMED BEHERY
2017-07-15 PHASE4
NCT02333305 COMPLETED
Ataxia-oculomotor Apraxia 1
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
2013-06 PHASE3
NCT01928875 COMPLETED
Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
GE Healthcare
2013-12
NCT01595815 COMPLETED
Infertility
Maria Fertility Hospital
2007-05
NCT00526812 COMPLETED
Glioma
Biogen
2005-11-30 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-03-13)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Aminooxyacetic acid hemihydrochloride selectively inhibits key metabolic enzymes including aminobutyrate aminotransferase and cystathionine β-synthase, thereby disrupting the malate-aspartate shuttle and suppressing downstream amino acid and polyamine biosynthetic pathways. This metabolic blockade impairs mitochondrial energy transfer and alters intracellular amino acid homeostasis, ultimately regulating metabolic activity in disease models and clinical conditions such as glioma and reproductive disorders studied in clinical trials.

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.