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39
Pipeline Programs
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Companies
50
Clinical Trials
4 recruiting
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Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

On Market (1)

Approved therapies currently available

Merck & Co.
ZEMURONApproved
rocuronium bromide
Merck & Co.
injection1994

Competitive Landscape

23 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Angeles Therapeutics
Angeles TherapeuticsCA - Los Angeles
2 programs
2
DexmedetomidinePhase 41 trial
PropofolPhase 45 trials
Active Trials
NCT04205539Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2023
NCT07103616Not Yet Recruiting130Est. Sep 2028
NCT04502550Completed63Est. Nov 2024
+3 more trials
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
1 program
1
Rocuronium bromidePHASE_3
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
10 programs
9
Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg intubating dosePhase 31 trial
Rocuronium bolus maintenancePhase 31 trial
Rocuronium bromidePhase 31 trial
Rocuronium bromidePhase 31 trial
SugammadexPhase 31 trial
+5 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00902070Completed3,969Est. Oct 2010
NCT00970762Completed90Est. Feb 2004
NCT00124735Completed149Est. Sep 2007
+7 more trials
Sharp Therapeutics
Sharp TherapeuticsPA - Pittsburgh
10 programs
9
Rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg intubating dosePhase 3
Rocuronium bolus maintenancePhase 3
Rocuronium bromidePhase 3
Rocuronium bromidePhase 3
SugammadexPhase 3
+5 more programs
Paion
PaionGermany - Aachen
2 programs
1
1
PropofolPhase 31 trial
RemimazolamPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04670471Completed28Est. Jan 2022
NCT02523859Terminated25Est. Mar 2016
Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
2 programs
1
1
DexmedetomidinePhase 31 trial
DexmedetomidinePhase 2/31 trial
Active Trials
NCT01508455Completed6Est. May 2012
NCT00398827Completed326Est. May 2007
B. Braun
B. BraunGermany - Melsungen
2 programs
2
PropofolPhase 31 trial
propofolPhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00690495Completed100Est. Sep 2008
NCT00287560Completed64Est. Feb 2005
Integrated Biosciences
Integrated BiosciencesCA - San Carlos
1 program
1
SevofluranePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT03588429Completed90Est. Dec 2020
Biocorp
BiocorpFrance - Issoire
2 programs
2
Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%Phase 21 trial
Tetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT01807624Completed24Est. Mar 2013
NCT01952990Completed18Est. Oct 2013
Sichuan Haisco Pharmaceutical
9 programs
9
HSK3486Phase 11 trial
HSK3486Phase 11 trial
HSK3486Phase 11 trial
HSK3486Phase 11 trial
HSK3486Phase 11 trial
+4 more programs
Active Trials
NCT03751956Completed6Est. Mar 2019
NCT03751969Withdrawn0Est. Dec 2020
NCT03773835Completed24Est. Aug 2016
+6 more trials
Medtronic
MedtronicNJ - Phillipsburg
7 programs
BISN/A1 trial
BIS Complete Monitoring SystemN/A1 trial
BIS Complete Monitoring SystemN/A1 trial
BIS monitorN/A1 trial
BispectralN/A1 trial
+2 more programs
Active Trials
NCT04466384Completed34Est. Mar 2021
NCT04602546Completed211Est. Aug 2022
NCT04810481Completed209Est. Oct 2022
+4 more trials
Masimo
MasimoIRVINE, CA
5 programs
Lung Recruitment ManeuverN/A1 trial
Pediatric SedLine forehead EEG sensorN/A1 trial
Pulse CO-Oximeter SensorN/A1 trial
SedLine EEG sensorN/A1 trial
SedLine Vs Comparator Test GroupN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03431064Recruiting48Est. Dec 2027
NCT03128931Terminated45Est. Nov 2018
NCT03120910Withdrawn0Est. Feb 2018
+2 more trials
Becton Dickinson
Becton DickinsonFRANKLIN LAKES, NJ
3 programs
BD NRFit DevicesN/A
BD NRFit™ Spinal Needles, BD NRFit™ Spinal Introducer Needles, and BD NRFit™ SyringesN/A1 trial
BD Spinal NeedleN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05953363Completed161Est. Jun 2024
NCT05214560Completed160Est. Jul 2022
Ambu
AmbuDenmark - Ballerup
2 programs
Ambu AuraGainN/A1 trial
Placement of laryngeal maskN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02724956Completed53Est. Dec 2020
NCT04128527Completed16Est. Nov 2019
Eppendorf
EppendorfGermany - Hamburg
2 programs
Analgesia monitorN/A1 trial
Classification and Prediction of Difficult Awake Tracheal Intubation With Flexible BronchoscopesN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02429960Completed30Est. Sep 2015
NCT06953414Recruiting313Est. Jan 2026
City Therapeutics
City TherapeuticsMA - Cambridge
2 programs
EEG-Guided Sedation in ERCP ProceduresN/A1 trial
Review of the Follow-up of Difficult Airway GuidelinesN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06866886CompletedEst. Aug 2025
NCT06524141Active Not RecruitingEst. Jan 2025
Medasense Biometrics
Medasense BiometricsIsrael - Ramat Gan
2 programs
PMD-200N/A1 trial
PMD-200N/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03466138Completed80Est. Dec 2020
NCT03970291Completed95Est. Jun 2021
Baxter International
2 programs
maintenance with desfluraneN/A1 trial
desfluranePHASE_2_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT02061514Unknown80Est. Dec 2024
NCT00762372Completed216Est. Aug 2008
Heidelberg Pharma
Heidelberg PharmaGermany - Ladenburg
1 program
Anesthesia depth monitorN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02382445Completed138Est. May 2017
Constant Therapeutics
1 program
Propofol : TCI SchniderN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT02637726Completed66Est. Mar 2007
Martin Pharmaceuticals
1 program
With or wiyhout a checklistN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03972423Completed560Est. Jul 2020
NeuroWave Systems
NeuroWave SystemsOH - Beachwood
1 program
Ketamine Injectable SolutionPHASE_11 trial
Active Trials
NCT03009409Completed60Est. Oct 2018
Eisai
EisaiChina - Liaoning
1 program
Fospropofol disodium, propofolPHASE_41 trial
Active Trials
NCT01260142Completed36Est. Mar 2011

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

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Angeles TherapeuticsPropofol
Angeles TherapeuticsPropofol
Angeles TherapeuticsPropofol
Angeles TherapeuticsPropofol
EisaiFospropofol disodium, propofol
Integrated BiosciencesSevoflurane
PaionPropofol
MSDSugammadex
MSDsugammadex
B. BraunPropofol
MSDSugammadex
PfizerDexmedetomidine
MSDSugammadex
MSDSugammadex 0.5 mg/kg
MSDRocuronium bromide

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 5,385 patients across 50 trials

Individual Cerebral Hemodynamic Oxygenation Relationships - ICHOR 4

Start: Sep 2025Est. completion: Sep 2028130 patients
Phase 4Not Yet Recruiting

Individual Cerebral Hemodynamic Oxygenation Relationships

Start: Jun 2020Est. completion: Sep 202630 patients
Phase 4Recruiting

Decreasing the Incidence of Delirium After Cardiac Surgery

Start: Aug 2017Est. completion: Aug 20170
Phase 4Withdrawn

Anesthetic Techniques in EP Patients

Start: May 2012Est. completion: Dec 201335 patients
Phase 4Terminated
NCT01260142EisaiFospropofol disodium, propofol

A PK/PD Study of Fospropofol Disodium Compared With Propofol Injectable Emulsion

Start: Nov 2010Est. completion: Mar 201136 patients
Phase 4Completed

The Ratio of Hypnotic to Analgesic Potency of Volatile Anesthetics

Start: Jan 2020Est. completion: Dec 202090 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Remimazolam in General Anesthesia in Adults Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Start: Jul 2015Est. completion: Mar 201625 patients
Phase 3Terminated
NCT00758485MSDSugammadex

Comparing 4.0 mg.Kg-1 Sugammadex With Placebo in the Reversal of Profound Neuromuscular Blockade (P05767)

Start: Oct 2008Est. completion: Jun 2009140 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00702715MSDsugammadex

Comparison of 4.0 mg/kg Sugammadex at 1-2 Post Tetanic Counts (PTC) in Renal or Control Patients (19.4.328)(P05769)

Start: Sep 2008Est. completion: Mar 201069 patients
Phase 3Completed

Use of a Modified Propofol Emulsion in Adults

Start: May 2008Est. completion: Sep 2008100 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00675792MSDSugammadex

Comparison of Sugammadex Administered at 1-2 Post Tetanic Counts (PTCs) or Better With Neostigmine Administered as Per Standard of Care to Reverse Rocuronium-Induced Neuromuscular Blockade in Adults Undergoing Elective Open Abdominal Procedure (19.4.334) (P05774)

Start: May 2008Est. completion: Sep 2008100 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00398827PfizerDexmedetomidine

A Safety and Efficacy Study of Dexmedetomidine in Patients Requiring Sedation During Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)

Start: Dec 2006Est. completion: May 2007326 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00420680MSDSugammadex

Safety and Efficacy Evaluation of Sugammadex in Cardiac Patients (19.4.309)(P05934)

Start: Nov 2005Est. completion: Aug 2006120 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00421148MSDSugammadex 0.5 mg/kg

Dose-Finding Pediatric and Adult Trial With Sugammadex (Org 25969, MK-8616, SCH 900616) (19.4.306) (MK-8616-034) (P05961)

Start: May 2005Est. completion: Jun 200694 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00124722MSDRocuronium bromide

A Study to Compare Different Intubating Doses of Zemuron in Pediatric and Adolescent Subjects Under General Anesthesia

Start: Dec 2004Est. completion: Jul 2007207 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00124735MSDRocuronium bolus maintenance

A Study to Determine the Dose Requirements of Rocuronium Bromide (Zemuron®) in Pediatric and Adolescent Subjects (21048)(COMPLETED)(P05797)

Start: Oct 2004Est. completion: Sep 2007149 patients
Phase 3Completed

Effect of a Modified Propofol Preparation on Injection Pain During Induction of Anesthesia in Children

Start: Aug 2003Est. completion: Feb 200564 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00988520MSDRocuronium bromide

Study of Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Continuous Intravenous Infusion of Org 9426 (Study P05977)

Start: May 2003Est. completion: Sep 200338 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00970762MSDRocuronium 0.6 mg/kg intubating dose

Comparative Study of Rocuronium With Vecuronium (Study 71101)(COMPLETED)

Start: Feb 2003Est. completion: Feb 200490 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT01508455PfizerDexmedetomidine

Open-Label, Safety, and Efficacy Study of Dexmedetomidine in Preterm Subjects Ages ≥28 Weeks to <36 Weeks Gestational Age

Start: Mar 2012Est. completion: May 20126 patients
Phase 2/3Completed

Japan Phase 2/3 Clinical Study With BLM-240 (Desflurane)

Start: Feb 2008Est. completion: Aug 2008216 patients
Phase 2/3Completed
NCT01952990BiocorpTetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Kovacaine Nasal Spray in Pediatric Subjects

Start: Sep 2013Est. completion: Oct 201318 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT01807624BiocorpTetracaine HCl 3% and Oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%

Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Kovacaine Nasal Spray (24 Hour Blood Collection)

Start: Mar 2013Est. completion: Mar 201324 patients
Phase 2Completed

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy for Upper Airway Evaluation in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Start: Feb 2004Est. completion: Jun 2030800 patients
Phase 2Recruiting

Lymphatic System Health in Alzheimer's Disease

Start: Dec 2021Est. completion: Dec 20230
Phase 1Withdrawn
NCT04670471PaionRemimazolam

Assessment of the Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Interaction of Remimazolam and Remifentanil

Start: Apr 2021Est. completion: Jan 202228 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating the Mass Balance of Micro-dose[14C]HSK3486 Emulsion Injection in Healthy Adults

Start: Mar 2020Est. completion: Dec 20200
Phase 1Withdrawn

A Study Evaluating Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) Between HSK3486 Injectable Emulsion and Voriconazole Tablets

Start: Dec 2019Est. completion: May 202016 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating the Safety and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of HSK3486

Start: Jan 2019Est. completion: Aug 201916 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating the Mass Balance of [14C]HSK3486 Emulsion Injection in Healthy Adults.

Start: Jan 2019Est. completion: Mar 20196 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) Between HSK3486 Injectable Emulsion and Rifampin Capsules

Start: Dec 2018Est. completion: Mar 201916 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT03009409NeuroWave SystemsKetamine Injectable Solution

The Effect of Low Dose Intra-operative Ketamine on Closed-loop Controlled General Anesthesia

Start: Mar 2018Est. completion: Oct 201860 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of Single IV Dose of HSK3486 Injectable Emulsion in Healthy Subjects.

Start: May 2016Est. completion: Aug 201624 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of HSK3486 Single Bolus Dose Followed With a 30 Minute Constant Infusion in Healthy Male Subjects

Start: Nov 2015Est. completion: Jun 201613 patients
Phase 1Completed

Evaluating the Safety, Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of HSK3486 in Healthy Female Subjects.

Start: Apr 2015Est. completion: Nov 201525 patients
Phase 1Completed

A Study Evaluating the Safety, Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of HSK3486 in Healthy Subjects.

Start: Apr 2014Est. completion: May 201548 patients
Phase 1Completed
NCT06953414EppendorfClassification and Prediction of Difficult Awake Tracheal Intubation With Flexible Bronchoscopes

Classification and Prediction of Difficult Awake Tracheal Intubation With Flexible Bronchoscopes

Start: Apr 2025Est. completion: Jan 2026313 patients
N/ARecruiting
NCT06866886City TherapeuticsEEG-Guided Sedation in ERCP Procedures

EEG-Guided Sedation in ERCP Procedures

Start: Mar 2025Est. completion: Aug 2025
N/ACompleted
NCT06524141City TherapeuticsReview of the Follow-up of Difficult Airway Guidelines

Review of the Follow-up of Difficult Airway Guidelines

Start: Aug 2024Est. completion: Jan 2025
N/AActive Not Recruiting
NCT05953363Becton DickinsonBD NRFit™ Spinal Needles, BD NRFit™ Spinal Introducer Needles, and BD NRFit™ Syringes

Prospective Clinical Evaluation of BD NRFit™ Devices and Accessories.

Start: Jul 2023Est. completion: Jun 2024161 patients
N/ACompleted

Prospective Clinical Evaluation of BD Spinal Needles

Start: Feb 2022Est. completion: Jul 2022160 patients
N/ACompleted

Neurocognitive Disorders After Major Surgery in Elderly

Start: Nov 2021Est. completion: Aug 2025314 patients
N/ARecruiting

The Influence of Age on EEG Signals and Consciousness During Anesthesia

Start: Aug 2021Est. completion: Apr 202390 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT04810481MedtronicBIS Complete Monitoring System

Bispectral Index and End-Tidal Anesthetic Gas Concentration in Pediatric Patients

Start: Jul 2021Est. completion: Oct 2022209 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT04602546MedtronicBIS Complete Monitoring System

Evaluation of Bispectral Index (BIS™) and Levels of Sedation With Common Inhalational Anesthetics in Healthy Volunteers (OLIVER)

Start: Feb 2021Est. completion: Aug 2022211 patients
N/ACompleted

Brain Networks and Consciousness

Start: Oct 2020Est. completion: Nov 202463 patients
N/ACompleted

Bispectral Index and Levels of Sedation With Propofol With/Without Remifentanil in Healthy Volunteers (SONORA)

Start: Aug 2020Est. completion: Mar 202134 patients
N/ACompleted

Impact of NOL Intraoperative Guided Fentanyl Analgesia vs SCC for Elective Major Abdominal Surgery

Start: Nov 2019Est. completion: Jun 202195 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT04128527AmbuPlacement of laryngeal mask

AuraOnce Performance Observation

Start: Oct 2019Est. completion: Nov 201916 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03972423Martin PharmaceuticalsWith or wiyhout a checklist

Impact of a Transmission Checklist in Post Anesthesia Care Unit on Immediate Respiratory Complications

Start: Feb 2019Est. completion: Jul 2020560 patients
N/ACompleted

Phase Legend

PreclinicalLab & animal studies
Phase 1Safety & dosing
Phase 2Efficacy testing
Phase 3Large-scale trials
On MarketApproved & available

Key Insights

23 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
4 actively recruiting trials targeting 5,385 patients
24 companies competing in this space

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