Multiple clinical trials evaluate N-acetylglucosamine from Early Phase 1 through Phase 3 across metabolic, gastrointestinal, and rare genetic conditions, including NGLY1 deficiency, congenital disorders of glycosylation, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and severe acute malnutrition. Sponsored by academic medical centers, clinical research hospitals, and government institutes—such as Johns Hopkins University, Mayo Clinic, Grace Science LLC, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—these studies encompass actively recruiting, completed, terminated, and not yet recruiting protocols.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07225998 | NOT_YET_RECRUITING | Crohns Disease |
Johns Hopkins University |
2026-06-30 | PHASE2 |
| NCT05402345 | Not yet recruiting | NGLY1 Deficiency |
Eva Morava-Kozicz|Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia|Seattle Children''s Hospital|Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
2024-05 | Phase 2 |
| NCT06199531 | Recruiting | NGLY1 Deficiency |
Grace Science LLC |
2024-02-13 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT06268483 | COMPLETED | Urinary Tract Infections, Recurrent |
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico |
2022-03-01 | |
| NCT03716115 | COMPLETED | Severe Acute Malnutrition |
Queen Mary University of London |
2020-05-04 | PHASE2 |
| NCT04706416 | COMPLETED | Coronavirus; Covid19 |
Quantinosis.ai LLC |
2020-11-14 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04201067 | Enrolling by invitation | Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation |
Mayo Clinic|National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) |
2019-10-08 | -- |
| NCT02196909 | COMPLETED | HIBM |
Institut de Myologie, France |
2014-07 | |
| NCT02511041 | TERMINATED | PGM3 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) |
2015-06-30 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01893606 | UNKNOWN | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Third Military Medical University |
2013-04 | PHASE2; PHASE3 |
| NCT02504060 | UNKNOWN | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Third Military Medical University |
2015-06 | PHASE3 |
| NCT01794884 | Completed | Rheumatic Heart Disease|Coronary Heart Disease |
Yuejiang Liu|Southeast University China |
2013-01 | Phase 2 |
| NCT00720239 | COMPLETED | Venous Stasis Ulcers; Venous Insufficiency |
Medical University of South Carolina |
2008-02 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-05-12)
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>).
- N-Acetylglucosamine Solubility in DMSO
- N-Acetylglucosamine Stock Solution
- N-Acetylglucosamine Storage
- N-Acetylglucosamine Stability
- N-Acetylglucosamine Molecular Weight
- N-Acetylglucosamine SMILES
- N-Acetylglucosamine CAS Number
- N-Acetylglucosamine Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- N-Acetylglucosamine SDS|MSDS