Clinical Trials

Choline chloride is currently evaluated across multiple clinical trials examining its therapeutic potential in conditions such as child neurodevelopment following prenatal cannabis exposure, infant growth retardation, pregnancy, lactation, and hepatic pathologies including fatty liver disease, hepatic steatosis, and cystic fibrosis liver disease. Directed primarily by university and academic medical centers, these studies encompass Phase 1 through Phase 3 protocols along with non-phased dietary interventions. Recruitment statuses across the trial portfolio include active, not yet recruiting, completed, and terminated studies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06910943 RECRUITING
Choline Deficiency; Liver Injury
Protara Therapeutics
2025-12-10 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT05291104 COMPLETED
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital
2022-04-25
NCT06379971 Not yet recruiting
Child Development|Cannabis Use
University of Colorado Denver
2024-05 Phase 1
NCT06120400 Not yet recruiting
Cardiovascular Diseases
Penn State University|American Egg Board
2024-05 Phase 3
NCT06405360 Not yet recruiting
Infant Malnutrition|Fetal Growth Retardation
University of Florida|World Vision|University of Rwanda
2024-05-02 Not Applicable
NCT06208085 Recruiting
Breastfeeding Exclusive
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill|Avocado Nutrition Center
2024-02-08 Not Applicable
NCT03312140 COMPLETED
Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
University Hospital Tuebingen
2014-11-06
NCT01919424 COMPLETED
Asthma
McMaster University
2011-04
NCT01127022 COMPLETED
Pregnancy; Lactation
Cornell University
2009-01
NCT00004697 COMPLETED
Fatty Liver
University of Texas
1997-11
NCT00031135 TERMINATED
Liver Diseases
Northwestern University
2001-09 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-08-24)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Choline chloride serves as an essential biological precursor for acetylcholine biosynthesis and phosphatidylcholine production, sustaining critical lipid metabolic pathways and cell membrane integrity. By facilitating one-carbon methyl group transfer and supporting hepatic very-low-density lipoprotein assembly, choline prevents intrahepatic lipid accumulation and supports neuronal signalling, directly accounting for its clinical investigation in fatty liver disease, liver injury, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

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.