Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) modulation, dietary interventions, and gut microbial metabolites across conditions including end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular diseases, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and liver transplantation. Spanning Phase 3 investigations alongside non-applicable phase protocols, these studies maintain recruitment statuses ranging from recruiting to not yet recruiting. This body of research is sponsored by academic and medical institutions, including The Cleveland Clinic, Virginia Commonwealth University, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, and Penn State University in collaboration with the American Egg Board.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06377293 Not yet recruiting
End-Stage Kidney Disease
Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
2024-11 Not Applicable
NCT06120400 Not yet recruiting
Cardiovascular Diseases
Penn State University|American Egg Board
2024-05 Phase 3
NCT06362356 Recruiting
Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
The Cleveland Clinic
2024-03-05 --
NCT06043531 Recruiting
Liver Transplant
Virginia Commonwealth University
2024-01-18 Not Applicable

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Trimethylamine N-oxide dihydrate functions as a zwitterionic osmolyte and protein conformational stabilizer that directly interacts with the peptide backbone to favor folded protein states and protect macromolecules against urea-induced denaturing stress. By stabilizing cellular proteins and altering metabolic signaling cascades, this compound modulates downstream physiological pathways, which is clinically relevant to understanding vascular dysfunction and metabolic dysregulation in cardiovascular diseases, end-stage kidney disease, and liver transplantation.

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.