Multiple clinical trials are evaluating i-inositol for various neuropsychiatric, metabolic, and endocrine conditions, including major depression, anxiety, pediatric bipolar disorder, age-related cognitive decline, spinal cord injury-associated neuropathic pain, and fertility disorders in Hodgkin lymphoma survivors. Spanning early-phase interventional and observational designs, these studies are supported by academic, philanthropic, and commercial sponsors such as the University of Pittsburgh and Jarrow Formulas Inc. Recorded recruitment statuses across these investigations encompass active, recruiting, completed, and withdrawn.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02811133 | Withdrawn | Bipolar Disorder|Anxiety Disorders|Anxiety |
Ronald M. Glick MD|The Fine Foundation|Jarrow Formulas Inc|University of Pittsburgh |
2023-08 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT05777863 | Active not recruiting | Life Style|Risk Reduction|Cognitive Decline|Aging |
Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging|Wageningen University and Research |
2022-05-10 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05497414 | Recruiting | Major Depression |
Boston University Charles River Campus|One Mind|Brain & Behavior Research Foundation|1907 Foundation |
2022-01-31 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05098587 | Completed | Spinal Cord Injuries|Neuropathic Pain |
Swiss Paraplegic Research Nottwil|Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud |
2021-08-30 | -- |
| NCT05410314 | Completed | Lymphoma Hodgkin|Menstrual Irregularity|Fertility Disorders |
University of Bari Aldo Moro |
2020-02-07 | -- |
(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>).