Clinical Trials

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)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Diclofenac potassium functions by reversibly inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes COX-1 and COX-2, thereby blocking the downstream conversion of arachidonic acid into pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. This suppression of prostaglandin synthesis attenuates inflammatory signal transduction and peripheral nociceptor sensitization, providing therapeutic relief in clinical conditions such as postoperative pain and primary dysmenorrhea.

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.