Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials have evaluated naproxen across Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 4, with recruitment statuses ranging from active recruitment to completed. These studies investigate pain management in dysmenorrhea, orthodontic pain, and soft tissue injury, alongside cancer immune interception in Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer. Research is supported by a diverse array of sponsors, including academic medical centers, government agencies like the NIH and U.S. Department of Defense, and pharmaceutical companies such as Bayer and Johnson & Johnson.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05900336 Recruiting
Dysmenorrhea|Menstrual Pain|Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Mclean Hospital|United States Department of Defense|NorthShore University HealthSystem
2024-03-25 Phase 4
NCT05844995 Completed
Orthodontic Pain
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (J&JCI)|Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide
2023-09-13 Phase 1
NCT05411718 Recruiting
T Cells|Colorectal Cancer|Lynch Syndrome
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center|National Institutes of Health (NIH)|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2023-03-21 Phase 2
NCT05026320 Completed
Soft Tissue Injury
Bayer|Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln
2021-08-08 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Naproxen functions as a nonselective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), thereby blocking the conversion of arachidonic acid into pro-inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxanes. By suppressing prostaglandin biosynthesis, naproxen mitigates tissue inflammation and nociceptive signaling, providing analgesic and anti-inflammatory efficacy directly relevant to clinical studies in dysmenorrhea, orthodontic pain, soft tissue injury, and cancer interception.

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.