Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

D-Fructose selectively engages hepatic transporters and undergoes rapid phosphorylation by ketohexokinase, bypassing the major rate-limiting control points of glycolysis to fuel unregulated downstream lipogenesis and gluconeogenesis. This unchecked metabolic influx drives hepatocellular lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and impaired insulin signaling, directly contributing to the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, insulin resistance, and pediatric obesity evaluated 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.