Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate the biological and physiological impacts of sucralose on enteric hyperoxaluria, inflammatory bowel disease, and maternal breastfeeding parameters. Sponsored by academic and government institutions such as NYU Langone Health, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Rush University Medical Center, and George Washington University, all protocols carry a phase designation of Not Applicable. Ranging in recruitment status from recruiting to active, not recruiting, these investigations examine the gut-kidney axis, intestinal barrier homeostasis, and the intergenerational transfer of low-calorie sweeteners.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05124886 Recruiting
Enteric Hyperoxaluria
NYU Langone Health|National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
2022-11-10 Not Applicable
NCT05579392 Recruiting
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Rush University Medical Center
2022-09-22 Not Applicable
NCT05379270 Active not recruiting
Breastfeeding
George Washington University
2022-02-28 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Sucralose selectively binds to the heterodimeric sweet taste receptor TAS1R2/TAS1R3 on lingual and intestinal enteroendocrine cells, triggering G-protein-coupled receptor signaling while resisting enzymatic cleavage in the human digestive tract. This non-metabolized activation alters downstream nutrient-sensing cascades and epithelial transport without providing metabolic energy, making it a valuable non-caloric tracer for evaluating intestinal barrier function, gut-kidney crosstalk, and maternal transmission in clinical studies of inflammatory bowel disease and enteric hyperoxaluria.

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.