Clinical Trials

A clinical trial evaluated oxalacetic acid to assess metabolic and blood/plasma variables in patients with fibromyalgia undergoing a hospital-based, supervised aerobic exercise intervention. This completed study, categorized with a phase designation of Not Applicable, was sponsored by academic, hospital, and regional health organizations, including Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Hospital Universitario de Valme, and the Andaluz Health Service. The research underscores an interest in exploring the relationship between physical exercise, blood biomarkers, and metabolic management in chronic pain populations.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06001034 Completed
Fibromyalgia
José Carlos Rodríguez Bautista|Universidad Pablo de Olavide|Hospital Universitario de Valme|Andaluz Health Service
2022-09-15 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Oxalacetic acid acts as a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial Complex II (succinate dehydrogenase) while serving as a critical intermediate in the citric acid cycle where it condenses with acetyl-CoA to generate citrate. By directly regulating mitochondrial electron transport and cellular metabolic pathways, it modulates energy production and cellular redox states, offering potential clinical utility in restoring metabolic homeostasis in conditions such as fibromyalgia.

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.