Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate interventions across diverse neurological, psychiatric, and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, neuropathy, schizophrenia, and emotional dysregulation. Sponsored primarily by academic medical centers and health organizations, these studies frequently evaluate digital applications or observational cohorts, leaving trial phases unassigned or categorized as Not Applicable. Recruitment statuses encompass actively enrolling studies—focusing on stress management and mental health outcomes—as well as withdrawn protocols.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05277194 Recruiting
Autism Spectrum Disorder
University of Pennsylvania|Alevio LLC
2023-09-26 Not Applicable
NCT05469321 Recruiting
Neuropathy
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
2022-08-22 --
NCT04316338 Withdrawn
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Stanford University
2022-05-01 Not Applicable
NCT05159349 Recruiting
Schizophrenia
Shanghai Mental Health Center|Fudan University
2021-12-01 --
NCT04732806 Recruiting
Emotional Dysregulation
Neuromotion Labs|National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)|Magellan Healthcare
2021-03-10 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Malonic acid acts as a competitive inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase, binding directly to its active site and blocking the conversion of succinate to fumarate within the tricarboxylic acid cycle. This enzyme blockade disrupts mitochondrial respiration and cellular ATP generation, providing a critical model for investigating bioenergetic impairment and oxidative stress in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia.

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.