Several clinical trials have evaluated L-Valine across metabolic and neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury, intracerebral hemorrhage, inborn errors of metabolism, and sleep-related metabolic or cognitive changes. Encompassing Phase 2 interventional studies and non-phased observational research, these completed trials were sponsored by academic medical centers and specialized research entities, such as the University of Pennsylvania, Göteborg University, Aga Khan University Hospital Pakistan, and the National Neuroscience Institute.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03711903 | COMPLETED | Intracerebral Hemorrhage |
National Neuroscience Institute |
2019-03-24 | PHASE2 |
| 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 |
| NCT04949607 | Completed | Brain Injury Chronic|Brain Injuries Traumatic |
Centre for Neuro Skills|University of Texas |
2021-07-28 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05437445 | Completed | Inborn Errors of Metabolism |
Aga Khan University Hospital Pakistan |
2019-08-01 | -- |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-12-01)
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>).