Clinical Trials

Multiple Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials, primarily sponsored by Pfizer, have evaluated PH-797804 to assess its safety, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic efficacy. These investigations focused on healthy volunteers as well as patients with inflammatory and pain-related conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), osteoarthritis, and postherpetic neuralgia. Although a small number of studies were withdrawn prior to evaluation, most of the trials have reached completed status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01924650 WITHDRAWN
Healthy
Pfizer
2014-03 PHASE1
NCT01543919 COMPLETED
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Pfizer
2012-04 PHASE2
NCT01862887 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2013-04 PHASE1
NCT01589614 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2012-06 PHASE1
NCT01321463 COMPLETED
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Pfizer
2011-05 PHASE2
NCT01479647 COMPLETED
Healthy Volunteers
Pfizer
2011-12 PHASE1
NCT01314885 COMPLETED
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Pfizer
2011-01 PHASE1
NCT01226693 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2010-11 PHASE1
NCT01217918 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2010-10 PHASE1
NCT01102660 COMPLETED
Osteoarthritis
Pfizer
2010-05 PHASE2
NCT01217918 Completed
Healthy
Pfizer
2010-10 Phase 1
NCT00559910 COMPLETED
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Pfizer
2008-02 PHASE2
NCT00827515 WITHDRAWN
Pain
Pfizer
2009-02 PHASE1
NCT00827515 Withdrawn
Pain
Pfizer
2009-02 Phase 1
NCT00614705 COMPLETED
Neuralgia, Postherpetic
Pfizer
2008-04 PHASE2
NCT00620685 COMPLETED
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Pfizer
2008-03 PHASE2
NCT00383188 COMPLETED
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Pfizer
2006-12-15 PHASE2
NCT00614705 Completed
Neuralgia Postherpetic
Pfizer
2008-04 Phase 2
NCT00620685 Completed
Arthritis Rheumatoid
Pfizer
2008-03 Phase 2
NCT02084485 COMPLETED
Healthy
Pfizer
2006-09 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2013-12-20)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

PH-797804 is a potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor that reversibly binds to the alpha isoform of p38 mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase, thereby suppressing downstream signaling and preventing the cellular production of key proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor and prostaglandin E2. By suppressing these cytokine-driven inflammatory cascades, the compound attenuates chronic systemic and localized joint inflammation, providing the biochemical basis for its clinical evaluation in inflammatory and pain conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and postherpetic neuralgia.

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.