Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate non-pharmacological, behavioral, and physiological health interventions for conditions including sensorineural hearing impairment, cognitive impairment, depression, caregiver burden, and substance use disorders. Sponsored by academic institutions such as Texas Tech University and Kingston University alongside government entities like the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, these studies carry unassigned or non-applicable phase classifications. Recruitment status varies across the portfolio, ranging from completed protocols to actively recruiting and pending studies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06377215 Not yet recruiting
Hearing Impairment Sensorineural|Spatial Perception|Aging|Hearing Aids
University of South Florida|National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
2024-04-15 --
NCT06289426 Recruiting
Perceived Stress|Depression|Anxiety|Mindfulness|Self-Compassion|Compassion|Work Engagement|Productivity|Heart Rate Variability|Mental Wellbeing|Musculoskeletal Pain
Kingston University
2024-02-15 Not Applicable
NCT06130878 Completed
Cognitive Impairment
University of Jaén
2024-01-08 Not Applicable
NCT06055322 Not yet recruiting
Suicide|Depression|Caregiver Burden|Physical Health|Inflammation
Texas Tech University
2024-01-01 Not Applicable
NCT06402240 Recruiting
Substance Use Disorders|Alcohol Use Disorder|Depression|Anxiety
University of Windsor|Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2024-01-01 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Methyl acetoacetate functions as an endogenous acetoacetate ester and metabolic intermediate that interacts with metabolic pathways to regulate downstream acetoacetate processing and cellular ketone biochemistry. By driving energetic substrate availability, this ester alters mitochondrial bioenergetics and cellular respiration, supporting cellular resilience relevant to clinical investigations in cognitive impairment and neurological health.

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.