Multiple clinical trials evaluate scyllo-inositol across distinct pathological contexts, targeting metabolic pathways, diabetic complications, and neurodegenerative conditions. A clinical trial sponsored by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is actively recruiting to investigate plasma proteomics in pediatric type 1 diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy without a designated trial phase. Additionally, a completed clinical trial supported by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center evaluated biomarkers and metabolic parameters in Alzheimer's disease, obesity, and diabetes mellitus under a phase classification of not applicable.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04257877 | Recruiting | Diabetes Type 1|Proteomics|Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy |
Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki |
2018-11-20 | -- |
| NCT02460783 | Completed | Alzheimer''s Disease|Obesity|Diabetes Mellitus |
National Institute on Aging (NIA)|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) |
2015-06-22 | 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>).