Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials have evaluated Olesoxime across Phase I and Phase II investigations, examining pharmacokinetics in healthy volunteers as well as safety and efficacy in neurodegenerative and neuropathic conditions. These studies specifically targeted spinal muscular atrophy, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, and painful diabetic neuropathy. Sponsored by industry entities including Hoffmann-La Roche, Trophos SA, and Ergomed GmbH, all recorded trials have successfully reached completed recruitment status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02628743 Completed
Muscular Atrophy Spinal
Hoffmann-La Roche
2016-01-20 Phase 2
NCT02835976 Completed
Healthy Volunteer
Hoffmann-La Roche|Trophos SA
2014-07 Phase 1
NCT00876538 Completed
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Hoffmann-La Roche
2009-03 Phase 2
NCT00496457 Completed
Diabetic Neuropathy
Hoffmann-La Roche|Ergomed GmbH
2007-05 Phase 2

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Olesoxime selectively binds to outer mitochondrial membrane proteins, preventing permeability transition pore opening and inhibiting the release of pro-apoptotic factors to preserve neuronal mitochondrial function. This neuroprotective mechanism enhances motor neuron survival and axonal integrity, supporting its clinical evaluation for motor neuron diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy and various peripheral neuropathies.

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.