Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials evaluate etoricoxib across diverse therapeutic areas, focusing primarily on pain management and musculoskeletal conditions such as postoperative pain, osteoarthritis, headaches, and adjunct therapy for tuberculosis. Spanning Early Phase 1 through Phase 4, these studies are supported by academic institutions, university hospitals, and pharmaceutical sponsors. Although many trials investigating central nervous penetration and anti-inflammatory efficacy have reached completion, the broader clinical body includes active recruiting, terminated, withdrawn, and unknown recruitment statuses.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07370532 RECRUITING
Parkinson Disease
Ihab Elsayed Hassan
2026-01-30 PHASE2
NCT05683574 WITHDRAWN
Third Molar Extraction
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
2026-05-30 PHASE3
NCT07661030 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Gout
First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
2026-07-30 PHASE4
NCT06863701 RECRUITING
Gout Arthritis; Gout Attack
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2025-01-27 PHASE3
NCT06863662 COMPLETED
Acute Low-back Pain; Muscle Spasm; Back Pain
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2024-09-18 PHASE3
NCT07328022 COMPLETED
Bursitis; Tendinitis; Synovitis
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2025-05-14 PHASE3
NCT07559682 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Orthodontic Pain (D013850)
Sharif Medical Research Center
2025-05-08 PHASE1
NCT07549386 COMPLETED
Pain Management; Osteoarthritis
Laboratorios Liomont
2024-05-24 PHASE3
NCT06401499 UNKNOWN
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Muhammad Ilyas
2024-06-01 PHASE4
NCT06517823 COMPLETED
Acute Low-back Pain
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2024-04-26 PHASE3
NCT05256342 COMPLETED
Knee, Osteoarthritis (OA); Biomarkers for Prediction of OA Treatment Efficacy
Rambam Health Care Campus
2021-12-30
NCT06001112 COMPLETED
Acute Gout Arthritis; Acupuncture; Acute Pain
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2023-09-01
NCT04462666 UNKNOWN
Gouty Arthritis
Shanghai Yueyang Integrated Medicine Hospital
2020-07-01 PHASE2
NCT05791721 COMPLETED
Surgical Wound; Post Operative Pain
University of Belgrade
2021-10-11 PHASE4
NCT07454369 COMPLETED
Healthy
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2022-10-24 PHASE1
NCT05995912 COMPLETED
Acute Pain; Postoperative Pain
Laboratorios Liomont
2021-09-29 PHASE2
NCT05142098 UNKNOWN
Effect of Drug
Dow University of Health Sciences
2022-01-01 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT04968158 COMPLETED
Acute Low Back Pain
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2021-11-29 PHASE3
NCT05142098 Unknown status
Effect of Drug
Dow University of Health Sciences
2022-01-01 Early Phase 1
NCT05791721 Completed
Surgical Wound|Post Operative Pain
University of Belgrade
2021-10-11 Phase 4
NCT04830579 UNKNOWN
Bioequivalence
Pharmtechnology LLC
2021-04-10 PHASE1
NCT04565600 COMPLETED
Pain Syndrome
Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital
2020-03-01 PHASE2
NCT05014490 COMPLETED
Bioequivalence; Healthy Subjects
Darnitsa Pharmaceutical Company
2021-02-24 PHASE1
NCT05532280 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Future University in Egypt
2020-12-28 PHASE1
NCT05533073 COMPLETED
Healthy
Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V.
2020-08-03 PHASE1
NCT02503839 COMPLETED
Tuberculosis
Anne Margarita Dyrhol Riise
2015-11 PHASE1
NCT03542955 COMPLETED
Cervical Osteoarthritis
BioElectronics Corporation
2018-05-01
NCT03011905 COMPLETED
Brachial Plexus Block; Pain, Postoperative
Oslo University Hospital
2017-01 PHASE3
NCT03697733 COMPLETED
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
2018-11-01
NCT02954484 COMPLETED
Pain, Postoperative
National University Hospital, Singapore
2015-04 PHASE3
NCT03582332 COMPLETED
Axial Spondyloarthritis
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2016-01-02 PHASE4
NCT03422575 COMPLETED
Healthy
Dexa Medica Group
2015-12
NCT02503839 Completed
Tuberculosis
Anne Margarita Dyrhol Riise|University of Oslo|Statens Serum Institut|Haukeland University Hospital|Oslo University Hospital
2015-11 Phase 1
NCT00427999 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2007-02 PHASE2
NCT02884986 COMPLETED
Adverse Anesthesia Outcome
Bnai Zion Medical Center
2015-01
NCT02750917 COMPLETED
Postoperative Pain
Foisor Orthopedics Clinical Hospital
2014-09 PHASE3
NCT02568735 COMPLETED
Pain, Postoperative
Kuopio University Hospital
2013-01 PHASE4
NCT01980940 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis Pain
Organon and Co
2013-12-23 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01208207 COMPLETED
Spondylitis, Ankylosing
Organon and Co
2010-09-27 PHASE3
NCT01269515 COMPLETED
HIV
Dag Kvale
2010-10 PHASE2
NCT01229774 COMPLETED
Coxarthrosis; Arthroplasties Hip Replacement; Perioperative Blood Loss
University of Regensburg
2011-02 PHASE3
NCT02534610 COMPLETED
Postoperative Pain
Foisor Orthopedics Clinical Hospital
2014-01
NCT01208181 COMPLETED
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Organon and Co
2010-09-27 PHASE3
NCT01614301 UNKNOWN
Advanced Melanoma
University of Regensburg
2012-05 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01979510 WITHDRAWN
Low Back Pain
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2013-11 PHASE3
NCT01259830 TERMINATED
Post-operative Pain
Claudia Spies
2011-03 PHASE4
NCT01246362 COMPLETED
Knee Osteoarthritis
Singapore General Hospital
2011-07 PHASE2
NCT01619150 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
C4Pain
2012-07 PHASE2
NCT02149758 COMPLETED
Cyclooxygenase Two Inhibitors; Etoricoxib; Periodontitis; Superoxide Dismutase; Saliva
Tatyasaheb Kore Dental College
2013-01 PHASE4
NCT01091675 COMPLETED
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Spanish Foundation of Rheumatology
2010-09 PHASE3
NCT01554163 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Organon and Co
2012-03 PHASE3
NCT02568735 Completed
Pain Postoperative
Kuopio University Hospital
2013-01 Phase 4
NCT01088256 TERMINATED
Causalgia; Polyneuropathy; Postherpetic Neuralgia; Peripheral Nerve Injury; Radiculopathy
Ruhr University of Bochum
2011-02 PHASE2
NCT01429168 WITHDRAWN
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2011-10 PHASE4
NCT01572675 Completed
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2012-06 --
NCT01462370 COMPLETED
Dysmenorrhea
Organon and Co
2011-11 PHASE3
NCT01002690 COMPLETED
Asthma
Barbro Dahlen
2009-10
NCT00792376 COMPLETED
Achilles Tendinopathy
Argentine Tennis Association
2009-08 PHASE4
NCT00927004 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis; Pain
Curtin University
2010-08 PHASE4
NCT00763685 TERMINATED
Pain
East Tallinn Central Hospital
2010-06 PHASE4
NCT01271348 COMPLETED
Muscle Pain
X-pert Med GmbH
2011-01 PHASE1
NCT01022190 COMPLETED
Ossification, Heterotopic
Radboud University Medical Center
2009-12 PHASE4
NCT01300780 COMPLETED
Color Changes During Tooth Formation
Eloisa Andrade de Paula
2010-04
NCT01264237 UNKNOWN
Postherpetic Neuralgia; Neuralgia
Analgesic Solutions
2011-03 PHASE4
NCT01304069 COMPLETED
Healthy
Turku University Hospital
2011-01 PHASE1
NCT01344720 UNKNOWN
Low Back Pain
Azienda Sanitaria Locale 4, Teramo
2011-05 PHASE4
NCT00820027 COMPLETED
Pain, Postoperative
Organon and Co
2008-12-15 PHASE3
NCT01190722 WITHDRAWN
Hallux Valgus; Postoperative Pain
Karolinska Institutet
2010-11-10 PHASE4
NCT00954785 WITHDRAWN
Sprain
University of Cape Town
2009-11 PHASE4
NCT00876317 TERMINATED
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Shoulder; Tenosynovitis and Bursitis Affecting the Shoulder
Clinica Virgen Milagrosa
2009-11 PHASE3
NCT01067430 WITHDRAWN
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
2010-04 PHASE4
NCT00755521 UNKNOWN
Fibromyalgia
Meir Medical Center
2008-09 PHASE4
NCT00935116 UNKNOWN
Acute Pain
Hospital Padre Hurtado
2009-07 PHASE4
NCT01148303 COMPLETED
Headache; Fasting; Fasting Headache; Ramadan Headache
Hartford Hospital
2010-07 PHASE4
NCT00788710 COMPLETED
Acute Pain Following a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
Organon and Co
2008-10 PHASE3
NCT00554346 COMPLETED
Post-operational Pain
National Taiwan University Hospital
2008-05 PHASE4
NCT00855777 UNKNOWN
Dental Extraction
Universita di Verona
2009-04 PHASE4
NCT00793052 UNKNOWN
Trismus; Edema; Pain
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
2008-11
NCT01361789 COMPLETED
Rupture of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Asker & Baerum Hospital
2004-01 PHASE4
NCT00756873 UNKNOWN
Tonsillectomy
University of Regensburg
2008-10 PHASE3
NCT00970112 COMPLETED
Pain Control
Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa
2008-11 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT00525993 UNKNOWN
Sprains and Strains; Contusions
Núcleo de Estudos em Esportes e Ortopedia, Brazil
2008-12 PHASE4
NCT00746720 TERMINATED
Pain; Osteoarthritis, Hip; Postoperative Pain
University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School
2006-05 PHASE2
NCT00733421 COMPLETED
Postoperative Pain
Karolinska Institutet
2008-10 PHASE4
NCT01017380 COMPLETED
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Prince of Songkla University
2008-01 PHASE3
NCT00757627 COMPLETED
Pain
Organon and Co
2007-12 PHASE4
NCT00694369 COMPLETED
Postoperative Dental Pain
Organon and Co
2008-06 PHASE3
NCT00752921 UNKNOWN
Headache
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
2008-09 PHASE4
NCT00264147 COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Organon and Co
2006-01 PHASE2
NCT00440739 COMPLETED
Pain
Mahidol University
2005-09 PHASE4
NCT04144101 COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chung Shan Medical University
2007-03-01 PHASE4
NCT00799149 COMPLETED
Knee Arthroscopy
Meir Medical Center
2006-06 PHASE4
NCT00250445 COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis,Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2003-01 PHASE3
NCT00380627 COMPLETED
Pain
Organon and Co
2005-09-01 PHASE4
NCT00092742 COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Organon and Co
2003-02 PHASE3
NCT00140972 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2004-12-03 PHASE4
NCT00142558 COMPLETED
Acute Gout
Organon and Co
2005-01-01 PHASE4
NCT00380523 COMPLETED
Pain
Organon and Co
2005-04 PHASE4
NCT00090181 COMPLETED
Chronic Low Back Pain
Organon and Co
2004-06 PHASE4
NCT00092781 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2004-03-01 PHASE3
NCT00092768 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2004-03-01 PHASE3
NCT00092755 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2003-04-09 PHASE3
NCT00269191 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2003-02-05 PHASE3
NCT00092703 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2002-06-27 PHASE3
NCT00542087 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
2002-03-22 PHASE3
NCT00092729 COMPLETED
Dysmenorrhea
Organon and Co
2002-06-07 PHASE3
NCT00945035 COMPLETED
Pain
Organon and Co
2002-11 PHASE1
NCT00393211 COMPLETED
Recurrent Low Back Pain
Organon and Co
2000-04 PHASE3
NCT00393354 COMPLETED
Recurrent Low Back Pain
Organon and Co
2000-04 PHASE3
NCT00242489 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Organon and Co
1998-06 PHASE2
NCT00565682 COMPLETED
Laparoscopic Surgery for Appendicitis; Laparoscopic Surgery for Cholecystitis; Laparoscopic Surgery for Ovarian Cysts
Hospital Vozandez
2006-04 PHASE4
NCT00149253 COMPLETED
a Single-Dose of Etoricoxib; Post-Operative Morphine Consumption; Total Pain Relief Over 8 Hr(TOPAR8); Post Transabdominal Hysterectomy
Khon Kaen University
2004-12 PHASE3
NCT00095017 WITHDRAWN
Bone Neoplasms
Organon and Co
2004-11 PHASE2
NCT00529594 COMPLETED
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
University of Sao Paulo
2006-08
NCT00373464 COMPLETED
Hysterectomy; Tubal Excision; Ovariectomy; Postoperative Pain
Ullevaal University Hospital
2006-03 PHASE3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-08)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Etoricoxib selectively binds to and inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), thereby blocking the enzymatic conversion of arachidonic acid into pro-inflammatory prostaglandins such as PGE2. This selective blockade suppresses downstream inflammatory cascades, reduces vascular permeability, and diminishes peripheral nociceptive sensitization, providing clinically relevant pain relief and anti-inflammatory activity in conditions such as osteoarthritis and postoperative surgical pain.

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.