Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate maltose monohydrate across metabolic and oncological conditions, specifically targeting diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes, and advanced solid tumors. Sponsored by academic institutions such as Bastyr University and pharmaceutical companies including Anaeropharma Science Inc. and Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited, these studies encompass Phase 1/2 safety evaluations, Phase 2 efficacy trials, and non-applicable phase device or behavioral interventions. The recruitment statuses for these initiatives encompass completed studies, suspended investigations, and trials with an unknown status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03008239 Unknown status
Diabetes Mellitus
Lee''s Pharmaceutical Limited
2017-11-14 Not Applicable
NCT03061851 Unknown status
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Qingdao Zhixin Health Technology Co. Ltd.|H & J CRO International Inc.
2017-01-25 Not Applicable
NCT01839344 Completed
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Bastyr University
2013-05 Phase 2
NCT01562626 Suspended
Tumors|Neoplasms|Cancer
Anaeropharma Science Inc.
2012-09 Phase 1|Phase 2

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

Check the Maltose monohydrate product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Maltose monohydrate acts as a disaccharide substrate that is hydrolyzed by intestinal alpha-glucosidase enzymes into individual glucose units to fuel cellular energetic pathways. This enzymatic degradation regulates downstream glucose absorption and systemic nutrient availability, providing direct clinical relevance for managing metabolic dynamics in diabetes mellitus and supporting metabolic delivery systems in oncology clinical trials.

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.