Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate ibuprofen-related regimens across Phase 1 through Phase 4 for indications such as postoperative pain, acute kidney injury, orthopaedic surgical complications, and adult acute respiratory distress syndrome. Sponsoring organizations include academic institutions like the University of New Mexico, healthcare centers, and industry entities such as Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A. Ranging from completed studies on renal biomarkers to actively recruiting Phase 2 and Phase 4 trials, these investigations demonstrate ongoing clinical evaluation across surgical, renal, and pulmonary conditions.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06146491 Recruiting
Pain Postoperative
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
2023-08-10 Phase 4
NCT05928520 Not yet recruiting
Pain Management
Al-Azhar University
2023-08-01 Phase 3
NCT06247462 Completed
Acute Kidney Injury
University of New Mexico
2023-06-01 Phase 1
NCT05575700 Recruiting
Pain Acute|Hip Arthropathy|Knee Arthropathy|Safety Issues|Analgesia|Analgesic Adverse Reaction|Postoperative Pain|Postoperative Complications
Naestved Hospital
2023-04-17 Phase 4
NCT05496868 Recruiting
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Adult
Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A
2023-02-07 Phase 2

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

(R)-(-)-Ibuprofen targets and suppresses nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) activation downstream of T-cell stimulation, thereby inhibiting the transcription of pro-inflammatory mediators and blunting inflammatory signaling cascades. This molecular pathway inhibition leads to reduced tissue swelling and attenuated peripheral nociceptive signaling, mitigating acute postoperative pain and inflammatory damage in clinical settings.

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.