Clinical Trials

PF-06651600 (ritlecitinib) has been evaluated in numerous Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical trials focusing on autoimmune and dermatological conditions—including alopecia areata, nonsegmental vitiligo, rheumatoid arthritis, and keloids—alongside pharmacokinetic evaluations in healthy volunteers and individuals with hepatic or renal impairment. Sponsored primarily by Pfizer alongside academic institutions such as the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, these trials span completed, active recruiting, active non-recruiting, and terminated statuses.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07029828 RECRUITING
Severe Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2025-09-10 PHASE3
NCT07152626 RECRUITING
Vitiligo
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice
2026-03-12 PHASE2
NCT07733765 RECRUITING
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2026-07-30 PHASE3
NCT06873945 RECRUITING
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2025-04-01 PHASE3
NCT06373458 RECRUITING
Keloid
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2024-08-13 PHASE2
NCT06072183 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Stable Nonsegmental Vitiligo; Active Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Pfizer
2023-11-08 PHASE3
NCT06163326 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Vitiligo
Pfizer
2024-01-19 PHASE3
NCT07219615 RECRUITING
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
Pfizer
2025-10-30 PHASE2
NCT07228390 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Pfizer
2025-11-13 PHASE2
NCT07029711 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Severe Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2025-07-31 PHASE3
NCT05743244 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
2023-10-19 PHASE2
NCT06795373 WITHDRAWN
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria; CSU
Ahuva D Cices
2025-12-31 PHASE2
NCT05583526 COMPLETED
Stable Nonsegmental Vitiligo; Active Nonsegmental Vitiligo
Pfizer
2022-12-01 PHASE3
NCT05636293 COMPLETED
Celiac Disease
Massachusetts General Hospital
2023-03-01 PHASE2
NCT05879458 TERMINATED
CTCL; Mycosis Fungoides; Sezary Syndrome
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2023-05-17 PHASE2
NCT05549934 COMPLETED
Cicatricial Alopecia
Emma Guttman
2022-12-15 PHASE2
NCT06369454 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2024-05-03 PHASE1
NCT04006457 COMPLETED
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2019-07-18 PHASE3
NCT06172348 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2024-02-01 PHASE1
NCT03395184 COMPLETED
Crohn's Disease
Pfizer
2018-02-02 PHASE2
NCT05650333 COMPLETED
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2023-03-02 PHASE1
NCT05852340 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers; Adult; Pharmacokinetics
Pfizer
2023-05-09 PHASE1
NCT04413617 COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pfizer
2020-07-29 PHASE2
NCT05128058 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2021-10-22 PHASE1
NCT05097716 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2021-11-02 PHASE1
NCT04517864 TERMINATED
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2020-09-15 PHASE2
NCT05040295 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2021-09-10 PHASE1
NCT04390776 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2020-09-28 PHASE1
NCT02958865 COMPLETED
Ulcerative Colitis
Pfizer
2017-02-03 PHASE2
NCT04655040 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2020-12-18 PHASE1
NCT03715829 COMPLETED
Active Non-segmental Vitiligo
Pfizer
2018-11-26 PHASE2
NCT03732807 COMPLETED
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2018-12-03 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT04634565 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2020-10-15 PHASE1
NCT04266509 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2020-06-25 PHASE1
NCT04390776 Completed
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2020-09-28 Phase 1
NCT04355845 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2020-06-15 PHASE1
NCT04266509 Completed
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2020-06-25 Phase 1
NCT04037865 TERMINATED
Renal Impairment
Pfizer
2019-08-19 PHASE1
NCT04016077 COMPLETED
Hepatic Impairment; Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2019-07-19 PHASE1
NCT04092595 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2019-09-26 PHASE1
NCT04018274 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2019-08-09 PHASE1
NCT04004663 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2019-07-15 PHASE1
NCT04037865 Terminated
Renal Impairment
Pfizer
2019-08-19 Phase 1
NCT03929510 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2019-04-23 PHASE1
NCT04016077 Completed
Hepatic Impairment|Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2019-07-19 Phase 1
NCT04004663 Completed
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2019-07-15 Phase 1
NCT02974868 COMPLETED
Alopecia Areata
Pfizer
2016-12-15 PHASE2
NCT03916393 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2019-04-15 PHASE1
NCT03827668 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2019-02-07 PHASE1
NCT03821493 COMPLETED
Healthy Participants
Pfizer
2019-02-21 PHASE1
NCT03762928 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Pfizer
2018-12-07 PHASE1
NCT03608241 COMPLETED
Healthy Females
Pfizer
2018-09-21 PHASE1
NCT02969044 COMPLETED
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Pfizer
2016-12-20 PHASE2
NCT03232905 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2017-08-30 PHASE1
NCT02684760 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2016-02 PHASE1
NCT02309827 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2014-12 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-28)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

PF-06651600 (Ritlecitinib) acts as a potent and irreversible Janus kinase 3-selective inhibitor that blocks JAK3-dependent phosphorylation of STAT proteins and subsequent downstream cytokine signaling cascades. By inhibiting immune cell signaling pathways and suppressing T-cell-mediated responses, this targeted biochemical blockade mitigates pathogenic inflammation in clinical trial conditions such as alopecia areata, nonsegmental vitiligo, and rheumatoid arthritis.

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.