Multiple clinical trials evaluated pyruvic acid across conditions including metabolic disturbance, cognitive change, sleep disturbance, noise exposure, and type 1 diabetes. Designated as Phase Not Applicable, these completed studies assessed metabolic, cognitive, and glycemic outcomes related to sleep disruption and diabetes. The trials were sponsored by academic and research institutions, including Göteborg University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Manitoba, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, and FAPERJ.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05319262 | Completed | Noise Exposure|Sleep Disturbance|Sleep Hygiene|Metabolic Disturbance|Cognitive Change |
Göteborg University|University of Pennsylvania|University of Manitoba |
2022-04-24 | Not Applicable |
| NCT01713023 | Completed | Type 1 Diabetes |
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro|Rio de Janeiro State Research Supporting Foundation (FAPERJ) |
2013-03 | Not Applicable |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).