Multiple clinical trials currently evaluate therapeutic dietary interventions and conditions associated with D-Fructose metabolism, ranging from pediatric obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus to hereditary fructose intolerance. Encompassing Phase 1 and Phase 2 interventional studies alongside observational evaluations, these active and completed trials are supported by both academic and pharmaceutical sponsors. Specific research focus areas include assessing hepatic complications in obese adolescents and evaluating targeted ketohexokinase inhibition.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06365567 | Recruiting | Pediatric Obesity |
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita|Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari |
2024-03-04 | -- |
| NCT06089265 | Completed | HFI |
Maastricht University Medical Center|Pfizer |
2023-06-15 | Phase 2 |
| NCT06403241 | Completed | Endothelial Dysfunction |
Poznan University of Physical Education |
2023-05-01 | -- |
| NCT05326646 | Recruiting | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
University Hospital Rouen |
2023-04-19 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05761301 | Recruiting | Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals |
2023-03-10 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT05717595 | Recruiting | Insulin Resistance |
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) |
2023-02-05 | 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>).