Overview
Dichloroacetic acid, often abbreviated DCA, is an acid analogue of acetic acid in which two of the three hydrogen atoms of the methyl group have been replaced by chlorine atoms. Salts of DCA are used as drugs since they inhibit the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase. Early reports of its activity against brain cancer cells led patients to treat themselves with DCA, which is commercially available in non-pharmaceutical grade. A phase 1 study in 5 patients concluded that DCA was safe, but wasn't designed to establish effectiveness. DCA was approved for use in Canada in 1989 (as a topical formulation for treatment of warts and for cauterization and removal of a wide variety of skin and tissue lesions), but was cancelled post market.
Indication
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Associated Conditions
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Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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2025/04/17 | N/A | AVAILABLE | |||
2022/04/07 | Early Phase 1 | Recruiting | |||
2021/11/15 | Phase 2 | Recruiting | |||
2019/08/06 | Not Applicable | Completed | |||
2017/11/29 | Early Phase 1 | Completed | |||
2016/02/24 | Phase 1 | Completed | |||
2015/11/30 | Phase 3 | Active, not recruiting | |||
2015/06/11 | Phase 4 | UNKNOWN | |||
2013/03/08 | Phase 1 | Completed | |||
2013/02/22 | N/A | NO_LONGER_AVAILABLE |
FDA Drug Approvals
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NMPA Drug Approvals
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PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
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Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
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| BICHLORACETIC ACID 100% | glenwood inc. | 00800708 | Liquid - Topical | 100 % / KIT | 12/31/1989 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
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Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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UK EMC Drug Information
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