Several clinical trials evaluate flurbiprofen across applications such as postoperative analgesia in thoracic or cesarean procedures, postoperative sleep quality following breast tumor surgery, and drug interaction evaluations in healthy volunteers. Spanning Phase 1, Phase 4, and non-assigned designations, these studies encompass completed, actively recruiting, and not-yet-recruiting protocols. Research is supported by sponsors including Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, First People's Hospital of Chenzhou, NorthSea Therapeutics B.V., and Zhongnan Hospital.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05901389 | Not yet recruiting | Lidocaine|Analgesia|Pain Postoperative|Thoracic Surgery |
Qilu Hospital of Shandong University |
2023-06 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05622656 | Recruiting | Pain Postoperative |
First People''s Hospital of Chenzhou |
2022-12-01 | Phase 4 |
| NCT05368831 | Completed | Healthy Volunteers |
NorthSea Therapeutics B.V. |
2022-07-19 | Phase 1 |
| NCT04805775 | Completed | Desflurane|Propofol|Postoperative Sleep|PSQI|Breast Tumor |
Zhongnan Hospital |
2021-10-21 | Not Applicable |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).