Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials sponsored by academic and medical institutions, including Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, and Cairo University, are evaluating olive oil for Type 2 diabetes, neonatal weight gain, and autoimmune skin disorders such as pemphigus vulgaris and bullous pemphigoid. Incorporating Phase 3, unclassified, and phase-not-applicable protocols, these studies encompass both completed evaluations of neonatal growth parameters and actively recruiting trials investigating dietary adherence in diabetes and topical ozonated formulations.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05292833 Recruiting
Type 2 Diabetes
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
2023-07-06 --
NCT05944991 Completed
Weight Gain
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Dhaka Bangladesh
2022-12-01 Not Applicable
NCT05594472 Recruiting
Pemphigus Vulgaris|Bullous Pemphigoid
Cairo University
2022-11-01 Phase 3

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Olive oil constituents modulate oxidative stress pathways and suppress pro-inflammatory signaling cascades within targeted tissues. By attenuating cellular reactive oxygen species production and inflammatory mediator release, olive oil helps maintain cellular homeostasis, providing a biological rationale for its therapeutic evaluation in metabolic conditions like Type 2 diabetes and cutaneous inflammatory disorders.

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.