Several clinical trials evaluate L-hydroxyproline or collagen peptide formulations across diverse indications, including nutrient bioavailability in healthy individuals, gut microbiome changes associated with brain injuries, and mass spectrometry-based diagnostic biomarkers in pediatric medulloblastoma. Categorized under non-applicable or unassigned phases, these studies are supported by academic medical centers, university investigators, and private industrial partners such as Rousselot BVBA and BioTeSys GmbH. Recruitment statuses across these investigations range from completed to unknown.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05252962 | Unknown status | Healthy |
Rousselot BVBA|BioTeSys GmbH |
2021-11-26 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04949607 | Completed | Brain Injury Chronic|Brain Injuries Traumatic |
Centre for Neuro Skills|University of Texas |
2021-07-28 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04097808 | Completed | Bioavailability |
Rousselot BVBA|BioTeSys GmbH |
2019-09-20 | Not Applicable |
| NCT04065204 | Unknown status | Pediatric Medulloblastoma |
Xinhua Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine |
2019-06-01 | -- |
(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>).