Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials have evaluated the therapeutic and pharmacokinetic profiles of ibuprofen lysine across Phase I and Phase II research. Early-phase trials sponsored by commercial entities, such as Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare and Oxford Pharmascience, have primarily assessed drug bioavailability, absorption, and formulation disintegration, although select studies were terminated. Additionally, a clinical trial sponsored by Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada, is actively recruiting premature infants to evaluate duct-related outcomes in patent ductus arteriosus.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05340582 RECRUITING
Patent Ductus Arteriosus After Premature Birth
Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada
2022-12-12 PHASE2
NCT03180879 COMPLETED
Healthy
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
2017-04-10 PHASE1
NCT02974361 COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics
Oxford Pharmascience Ltd
2016-12 PHASE1
NCT03497715 TERMINATED
Healthy Subjects
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
2015-04-14 PHASE1
NCT02452450 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteer Study
Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Limited
2014-01 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-06)

Check the Ibuprofen Lysine product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Ibuprofen Lysine acts as a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor, binding to the enzyme's active site to block the enzymatic conversion of arachidonic acid into pro-inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxanes. By suppressing local prostaglandin synthesis, the compound attenuates systemic inflammatory signaling and induces vascular smooth muscle constriction, providing therapeutic relevance in pain management and the medical closure of patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants.

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.