Multiple clinical trials evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile and clinical utility of diclofenac potassium across diverse therapeutic indications, including postoperative pain, primary dysmenorrhea, drug interactions, and bioavailability in healthy volunteers. Spanning Early Phase 1, Phase 1, and Phase 4, these investigations are sponsored by academic and commercial entities such as Washington State University, the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Amzell, and Daré Bioscience Inc. Current recruitment statuses across these studies range from not yet recruiting and recruiting to active, not recruiting.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06053411 | Not yet recruiting | Interaction |
Washington State University |
2024-01-01 | Early Phase 1 |
| NCT06146491 | Recruiting | Pain Postoperative |
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences |
2023-08-10 | Phase 4 |
| NCT05968482 | Active not recruiting | Healthy |
Amzell |
2023-07-11 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05752526 | Active not recruiting | Dysmenorrhea Primary |
Daré Bioscience Inc. |
2023-05-19 | Phase 1 |
(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>).
- Diclofenac Potassium Solubility in DMSO
- Diclofenac Potassium Stock Solution
- Diclofenac Potassium Storage
- Diclofenac Potassium Stability
- Diclofenac Potassium Molecular Weight
- Diclofenac Potassium SMILES
- Diclofenac Potassium CAS Number
- Diclofenac Potassium Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Diclofenac Potassium SDS|MSDS