Drugs / alpha-lipoic acid
last change 10 days ago re-read 8 days ago

alpha-lipoic acid

Small molecule targets EGFR, TNF via inhibition

Developed for
type 2 diabetes mellitus · polycystic ovary syndrome · diabetic polyneuropathy · obesity disorder · burning mouth syndrome · carpal tunnel syndrome · disorder of defective peroxisome oxidative status · female infertility
+61 more · heart failure · hypertensive disorder · peripheral neuropathy · poisoning · acute kidney injury · age-related macular degeneration · AIDS · Alzheimer disease · autism spectrum disorder · brain injury · cardiomyopathy · chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · cisplatin toxicity · coronary artery disorder · COVID-19 · cystinuria · diabetic neuropathy · female breast carcinoma · head and neck squamous cell carcinoma · HIV infectious disease · infectious disease with sepsis · male infertility · menstrual disorder · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis · migraine disorder · mitochondrial disease · multiple sclerosis · NAFLD1 · nervous system disorder · nutritional disorder · obstructive sleep apnea syndrome · platinum-induced ototoxicity · prediabetes syndrome · pregnancy disorder · priapism · primary progressive multiple sclerosis · progressive supranuclear palsy · schizophrenia · secondary progressive multiple sclerosis · sickle cell disease · stomatitis · Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy · type 1 diabetes mellitus · vestibular disorder · atrial fibrillation · beta thalassemia · bipolar depression · cancer · chronic kidney disease · diabetes mellitus · end stage renal failure · glucose intolerance · ischemic stroke · mucositis · myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome · non-small cell lung carcinoma · oral submucous fibrosis · osteoarthritis, knee · radiculopathy · thyroid gland disorder · ulcerative colitis
Investigated by
Ain Shams University · National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar · BREGO Life Sciences Sdn Bhd · Catholic University of the Sacred Heart · Eva Pharma
+64 more · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Oregon Health and Science University · University of California, San Francisco · AGUNCO Obstetrics and Gynecology Centre · Al-Mustansiriyah University · Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) · Benha University · Beni-Suef University · British University In Egypt · Buck Institute for Research on Aging · Bukwang Pharmaceutical · Canadian Diabetes Association · Cancer League of Colorado · Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico · D. Walter Wray · Damanhour University · Dar EL Salam Cancer Hospital · Drexel University · Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceara · Federal University of Minas Gerais · GlaxoSmithKline · Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic · Hospital Civil de Guadalajara · Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center · InVasc Therapeutics, Inc. · International Brain Research Foundation · Karadeniz Technical University · Lo.Li.Pharma s.r.l · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · MARC-CRO · Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota · Medical University of Vienna · Minia University · Minia University Hospital · Mst.Sumyara Khatun · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Northwestern University · Rebecca Spain · Seoul St. Mary's Hospital · Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital · Shiraz University of Medical Sciences · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · Thomas Chi, MD · Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital · UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland · US Department of Veterans Affairs · Universiti Putra Malaysia · Universiti Sains Malaysia · University Health Network, Toronto · University of British Columbia · University of California, Irvine · University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli · University of Catania · University of Colorado, Denver · University of Messina · University of Palermo · University of Pennsylvania · University of Wyoming · Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command · Xiang Guang-da · Yuhan Corporation · najmeh hejazi

Trials 65 · started per year

today
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
5
2
2
4
1
1
3
3
3
4
6
8
3
3
199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025202620272028
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 03 trials
Phase 0 NCT05371288 Jun → Sep 2025 COVID-19 University of California, Irvine Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT05945160 Jan → Aug 2024 vestibular disorder The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 0 NCT06242535 Jul 2023 → May 2024 cognitive disorder, depressive disorder, hyperlipidemia, hypertensive disorder +1 Hoskinson Health and Wellness Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 15 trials
Phase 1 NCT04042935 Feb 2020 → Feb 2021 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma University of Colorado, Denver Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03493841 Jun 2018 → Jan 2019 primary progressive multiple sclerosis, secondary progressive multiple sclerosis Rebecca Spain Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02348125 Mar 2016 → Jun 2017 autism spectrum disorder, mitochondrial disease Drexel University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02966665 Sep 2008 → Aug 2030 expected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension D. Walter Wray Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00117403 Jan 2006 → Sep 2007 Alzheimer disease National Institute on Aging (NIA) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/28 trials · 1 missed
Phase 1/2 NCT05083546 Dec 2024 → Dec 2025 obesity disorder University of California, San Francisco Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 1/2 NCT02696512 Mar 2016 → Mar 2017 brain injury International Brain Research Foundation Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02613572 Nov 2015 → Feb 2019 age-related macular degeneration University of Pennsylvania Completed Missed primary
Phase 1/2 NCT01780974 Apr 2013 → Oct 2015 — Oregon Health and Science University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT01313117 Feb 2012 → Aug 2013 peripheral neuropathy Northwestern University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT01537549 Sep 2010 → Sep 2013 progressive supranuclear palsy Weill Medical College of Cornell University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00079807 Sep 2003 → Feb 2007 HIV infectious disease, peripheral neuropathy National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00010842 Sep 1999 → Dec 2004 multiple sclerosis National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 212 trials
Phase 2 NCT05713799 Oct 2026 → Mar 2030 expected obesity disorder National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07564479 Mar 2026 → Mar 2027 expected cisplatin toxicity Minia University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07182526 Sep 2025 → May 2026 overdue polycystic ovary syndrome Al-Mustansiriyah University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06568185 May → Oct 2024 overdue diabetic polyneuropathy Universiti Sains Malaysia Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06703593 Oct 2023 → Apr 2025 female breast carcinoma British University In Egypt Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02910531 Jun 2017 → Dec 2024 cystinuria Thomas Chi, MD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02382328 Feb → Jun 2016 carpal tunnel syndrome Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02171104 Jul 2014 → Jan 2026 overdue Hurler syndrome, Krabbe disease, Niemann-Pick disease type B, Niemann-Pick disease, type C2 +15 Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01398423 Jun 2011 → Jul 2012 hypertensive disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus InVasc Therapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01054768 Aug 2009 → Apr 2013 sickle cell disease UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/36 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT06650384 Nov 2024 → Jan 2026 poisoning Ain Shams University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT06940557 Dec 2023 → Sep 2024 carpal tunnel syndrome Universiti Putra Malaysia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05808946 Mar 2023 → Oct 2024 infectious disease with sepsis Ain Shams University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT05009901 Jun 2022 → Aug 2023 obstructive sleep apnea syndrome University of British Columbia Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT03788759 Sep 2019 → Dec 2021 disorder of defective peroxisome oxidative status, schizophrenia Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceara Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00477607 Oct 2007 → Mar 2011 cancer of unknown primary site, platinum-induced ototoxicity US Department of Veterans Affairs Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 36 trials
Phase 3 NCT07630779 Mar → Sep 2026 overdue polycystic ovary syndrome Beni-Suef University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06286098 Feb 2025 → Nov 2027 expected kidney disorder Ain Shams University Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06418347 Apr 2024 → Aug 2025 female infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome Ain Shams University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01888861 Feb → Sep 2013 disorder of defective peroxisome oxidative status, nutritional disorder najmeh hejazi Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01261143 Aug 2010 → Apr 2012 diabetic neuropathy Bukwang Pharmaceutical Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00112996 Jan 2007 → Apr 2014 cancer of unknown primary site, childhood malignant neoplasm, poisoning M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 415 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 4 NCT06406127 Apr 2024 → Apr 2025 breast cancer, nervous system disorder Ain Shams University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06040190 Nov 2023 → Jul 2026 overdue burning mouth syndrome Federal University of Minas Gerais Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05813496 Oct 2022 → Aug 2024 diabetic polyneuropathy Eva Pharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05211622 Mar → Dec 2022 stomatitis University of Palermo Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04846673 May 2021 → Nov 2022 diabetic polyneuropathy Yuhan Corporation Completed Met primary
Phase 4 NCT04475276 Feb 2021 → Dec 2023 NAFLD1 All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04064814 Sep 2019 → Apr 2021 migraine disorder All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03491969 Jan 2019 → Feb 2025 heart failure Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03023514 Mar 2015 → Jun 2016 female infertility Lo.Li.Pharma s.r.l Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01978405 Nov 2013 → Jun 2014 acute kidney injury Xiang Guang-da Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable10 trials
— NCT07455890 Jul 2024 → Jan 2026 male infertility Mst.Sumyara Khatun Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT07391709 Feb → Jul 2024 priapism Trabzon Kanuni Education and Research Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT06056687 Mar 2023 → Jan 2024 cardiomyopathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus Damanhour University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT05360602 Jan 2022 → Jul 2023 — Ain Shams University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT06787781 Jun 2021 — University of Messina Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT04322240 Apr → Oct 2020 diabetic polyneuropathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus Benha University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT05729529 Jan 2020 → May 2023 burning mouth syndrome University of Catania Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT02666170 Jan → Sep 2016 polycystic ovary syndrome Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT02651636 Jun 2014 → Jul 2015 menstrual disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT00187564 Aug 2004 → Oct 2005 type 1 diabetes mellitus University of California, San Francisco Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy31 trials
Phase 1 NCT01258699 Comparator Aug 2009 → ? — Bukwang Pharmaceutical Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07574684 Comparator Apr 2026 → Jan 2027 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Ain Shams University Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06131918 Comparator Jan → Dec 2023 diabetic polyneuropathy Khyber Medical University Peshawar Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03257514 Comparator Jun 2017 → Jan 2018 — Ain Shams University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02760823 Comparator May 2016 → Jan 2018 poisoning Heba Allah Ali Abd El-Halim Mabrouk Unknown No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 19 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 103 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as alpha-lipoic acid “Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) or 6,8-thioctic acid, is an endogenous molecule which functions as an important co-factor for various enzyme complexes in mitochondria and plays an...” NCT04475276 ↗
103

“Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that scavenges reactive oxygen species, regenerates endogenous antioxidants, and modulates...” NCT07456176 ↗

“Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a natural molecule that can make a significant contribution to the success of embryo implantation phase, because it exerts, directly or indirectly,...” NCT03023514 ↗

“Alpha-lipoic acid (Thiotacid 600 mg ®) at a dose of 600 mg three times daily for one day prior to surgery, followed by Alpha-lipoic acid 600 mg twice daily for 5 days...” NCT06151652 ↗

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a natural short chain fatty acid containing sulfhydryl groups generated from octanoic acid and cysteine in the mitochondria, and is found in both the...” PMID 35023797 ↗ Jan 2022

“SM Fibro (Alpha lipoic acid 50mg, Beta-carotene 10mg, Elemental copper 1mg, Elemental selenium 75mcg, Lycopene 5mg, Vitamin E 10 IU, Zinc sulphate 27.45mg in form of the...” NCT02714543 ↗

“Each tablet contains 4 active ingredients as follows: Alpha lipoic acid 300mg, Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 500mcg, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 8mg, Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 39mg.” NCT06568185 ↗

“Nutraceuticals like alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) may have potential benefits as prophylactic agents for adolescent migraine, with fewer adverse events than existing medications.” PMID 37563914 ↗ Aug 2023

“Each capsule is a combination of vitamins and natural products: Vitamin B1 (100mg); Vitamin B6 (50mg); Niacin (200mg); Alpha Lipoic Acid (150mg); and Piperine (15mg).” NCT06242535 ↗

“We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of roflumilast compared to alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic neuropathy.” PMID 41256904 ↗ Nov 2025

“We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of roflumilast compared to alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic neuropathy.” PMID 41256904 ↗ Nov 2025

Show 93 more sources

Known as 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid “Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an 8-carbon molecule first isolated from bovine liver in 1950 that can cross the blood-brain barrier. It may also be referred to as...” NCT07391709 ↗
1

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), also known as 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid or thioctic acid, is found in the mitochondria.” NCT06418347 ↗

Known as 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3- yl) pentanoic acid “One potential therapeutic is a thiol-containing compound alpha-lipoic acid (thioctic acid, 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3- yl) pentanoic acid, ALA).” NCT02910531 ↗
Known as 6,8-thioctic acid “Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) or 6,8-thioctic acid, is an endogenous molecule which functions as an important co-factor for various enzyme complexes in mitochondria and plays an...” NCT04064814 ↗
1

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) or 6,8-thioctic acid, is an endogenous molecule which functions as an important co-factor for various enzyme complexes in mitochondria and plays an...” NCT04475276 ↗

Known as ALA “Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) or 6,8-thioctic acid, is an endogenous molecule which functions as an important co-factor for various enzyme complexes in mitochondria and plays an...” NCT04475276 ↗
28

“Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that scavenges reactive oxygen species, regenerates endogenous antioxidants, and modulates...” NCT07456176 ↗

“Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a natural molecule that can make a significant contribution to the success of embryo implantation phase, because it exerts, directly or indirectly,...” NCT03023514 ↗

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a natural short chain fatty acid containing sulfhydryl groups generated from octanoic acid and cysteine in the mitochondria, and is found in both the...” PMID 35023797 ↗ Jan 2022

“Oral two 300 mg ALA sustained release tablets initiated 4 days after last dose of platinum and discontinued 2 days before next scheduled platinum dose, continued for 24 weeks.” NCT00112996 ↗

“Nutraceuticals like alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) may have potential benefits as prophylactic agents for adolescent migraine, with fewer adverse events than existing medications.” PMID 37563914 ↗ Aug 2023

“Purpose: To determine whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with a potent oral antioxidant (alpha lipoic acid, ALA) improves cardiovascular health.” NCT05009901 ↗

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring compound, synthesized in the mitochondria, that is currently approved to treat diabetic neuropathic pain.” NCT03788759 ↗

“To determine the safety and tolerability of the combination of mirabegron (MG) at a dose of 50mg/d with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) at a dose of 2400 mg/d.” NCT05713799 ↗

“We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of roflumilast compared to alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) in type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic neuropathy.” PMID 41256904 ↗ Nov 2025

“The intervention under investigation is the administration of oral Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA) as an adjunct to standard cisplatin-based chemotherapy.” NCT07564479 ↗

Show 18 more sources

Known as Alpha lipoic acid 600 mg oral Tablet, Nutricost pharmacetics “Alpha lipoic acid 600 mg oral Tablet, Nutricost pharmacetics” NCT07182526 ↗
Known as alpha-Lipoic acid (ALA) “alpha-Lipoic acid (ALA)” NCT02999958 ↗
Known as Thiocacid ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT01258699 ↗
Known as Thioctacid “ALA tab 300 mg BID (Thioctacid) + PT” NCT07399743 ↗
1

“Alpha Lipoic Acid (Thioctacid)” NCT02760823 ↗

Known as thioctic acid “Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is an 8-carbon molecule first isolated from bovine liver in 1950 that can cross the blood-brain barrier. It may also be referred to as...” NCT07391709 ↗
3

“One potential therapeutic is a thiol-containing compound alpha-lipoic acid (thioctic acid, 5-(1,2-dithiolan-3- yl) pentanoic acid, ALA).” NCT02910531 ↗

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) known as thioctic acid "600 mg twice daily "is an organosulfur compound found in the mitochondria” NCT06650384 ↗

“Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), also known as 1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid or thioctic acid, is found in the mitochondria.” NCT06418347 ↗

Known as thioctic acid acid “alpha lipoic acid drug (thioctic acid acid)” NCT07668141 ↗
1

“alpha lipoic acid drug (thioctic acid acid)” NCT03257514 ↗

Known as thiotacid “Alpha-lipoic acid (Thiotacid 600 mg ®) at a dose of 600 mg three times daily for one day prior to surgery, followed by Alpha-lipoic acid 600 mg twice daily for 5 days...” NCT06151652 ↗
1

“alpha lipoic acid drug (thiotacid film coated tablets 600 mg)” NCT03257514 ↗

Known as Thiotex fort “Alpha Lipoic acid (ALA) (Thiotex fort®) 600mg once daily with their routine therapy just after the dialysis sessions for 3 months.” NCT05266794 ↗
Known as α-LA “the viability of alpha-lipoic acid (α-LA) in ensuring against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-actuated liver fibrosis and the mechanism(s) involved in this defensive impact were...” PMID 29233029 ↗ Feb 2017
1

“Alpha-Lipoic Acid(α-LA)” NCT03491969 ↗

Known as α-lipoic acid “A previous open-label study with α-lipoic acid (ALA), a potent antioxidant, improved patients' negative and cognitive symptoms and markers of lipid peroxidation.” PMID 36584248 ↗ Jan 2023
4

“To assess the efficacy and safety of α-lipoic acid (ALA) over 20 weeks, we conducted a multicenter randomized withdrawal open-label study” PMID 26345602 ↗ Aug 2015

“Then they took α-lipoic acid (ALA) 3 times a day, after meals, 200 mg each time, for 2 consecutive weeks.” NCT07381361 ↗

“α-lipoic acid - intravenous infusion of 600 mg in 250 ml saline solution over 30 minutes” NCT00490867 ↗

“900 mg/d of α-lipoic acid (E/C/ALA)” PMID 22431837 ↗ Jul 2012

Action Inhibit “Alpha -Lipoic acid significantly inhibits production of nitric oxide and TNF-alpha.” NCT04475276 ↗
Modality Small molecule “naturally occurring dithiol compound” NCT01056497 ↗
Route Oral “daily oral alpha-lipoic acid supplements” NCT00079807 ↗
Target TNF “Alpha -Lipoic acid significantly inhibits production of nitric oxide and TNF-alpha.” NCT04475276 ↗