Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate L-proline across Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, and non-interventional designs for metabolic, genetic, and structural conditions, such as pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency, gyrate atrophy, post-hernioplasty mesh infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, noise-induced disturbances, periodontal defects, and type 2 diabetes. Sponsored by academic medical centers, non-profits, and corporate entities including Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Verona Pharma, and Astellas Pharma Europe B.V., these protocols span recruiting, completed, and not yet recruiting statuses.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07581613 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Periodontal Disease; Intrabony Periodontal Defects
Siddharth Shanbhag
2026-11-01 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06340685 Recruiting
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency
Jirair Krikor Bedoyan|Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc|University of Pittsburgh
2024-05 Phase 1
NCT05312736 Recruiting
Gyrate Atrophy|Gyrata of Choroid and Retina; Atrophy|Ornithine-δ-aminotransferase|OAT|Chorioretinal Degeneration
Jaeb Center for Health Research|Conquering Gyrate Atrophy Foundation|Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|Department of Health and Human Services
2023-11-21 --
NCT05775276 Not yet recruiting
Incidence of Mesh Infection In Hernioplasty
Assiut University
2023-03 Not Applicable
NCT05270525 Recruiting
COPD
Verona Pharma plc|University of Alabama at Birmingham
2022-05-27 Phase 2
NCT05319262 Completed
Noise Exposure|Sleep Disturbance|Sleep Hygiene|Metabolic Disturbance|Cognitive Change
Göteborg University|University of Pennsylvania|University of Manitoba
2022-04-24 Not Applicable
NCT02794792 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
2016-05-11 PHASE3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-05-14)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As a proteinogenic amino acid, L-proline is incorporated into nascent peptide chains during translation to form structural imino residues, facilitating triple-helix collagen folding and maintaining extracellular matrix integrity in connective tissues. This essential role in structural matrix synthesis and cellular metabolism connects to clinical trial investigations evaluating tissue repair, periodontal defect regeneration, and metabolic conditions including gyrate atrophy.

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.