Clinical Trials

Several completed clinical trials have evaluated Troglitazone across Phase 2, Phase 3, and unspecified phases for oncological, metabolic, and cardiovascular conditions. These investigations focused on PPAR ligand therapy for sarcoma, atherosclerosis regression in diabetes mellitus, and thiazolidinedione-associated bone fracture risk. The completed studies were supported by both academic institutions and pharmaceutical sponsors, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Parke-Davis, and GlaxoSmithKline.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00116545 COMPLETED
Atherosclerosis; Diabetes Mellitus
Parke-Davis
1997-01 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00003058 COMPLETED
Sarcoma
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
1997-06 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2009-12-11)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Troglitazone functions as a potent agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), binding this nuclear receptor to modulate transcriptional cascades controlling gene expression involved in cell differentiation and lipid metabolism. Through the regulation of PPAR-γ responsive transcriptional pathways, the compound induces programmed cell death, autophagy, and necroptosis, demonstrating therapeutic relevance in constraining tumor growth in sarcoma and regulating metabolic parameters in type II diabetes and atherosclerosis.

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.