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Pain, Postoperative

39
Pipeline Programs
30
Companies
50
Clinical Trials
3 recruiting
1
Approved Products

Pipeline by Development Stage

Preclinical
Phase 1
Phase 1/2
Phase 2
Phase 2/3
Phase 3
On Market
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Early DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentMarket

Drug Modality Breakdown

Small Molecule
1100%
+ 63 programs with unclassified modality

On Market (1)

Approved therapies currently available

Pfizer
BEXTRAApproved
valdecoxib
Pfizer
oral2001

Competitive Landscape

35 companies ranked by most advanced pipeline stage

Pfizer
PfizerNEW YORK, NY
6 programs
4
2
Bupivacaine BlockPhase 41 trial
valdecoxibPhase 4Small Molecule1 trial
PMI-150Phase 31 trial
PregabalinPhase 31 trial
celecoxib and ibuprofen SRPhase 31 trial
+1 more programs
Active Trials
NCT00709436Completed250Est. Aug 2011
NCT00551135Completed425Est. Sep 2009
NCT00150280Completed132Est. Jul 2005
+3 more trials
UNION therapeutics
UNION therapeuticsDenmark - Hellerup
4 programs
2
Parecoxib sodiumPhase 41 trial
ropivacaine, fentanyl, adrenalinePhase 41 trial
pMDTN/A1 trial
pMDTN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03759275Completed480Est. Aug 2021
NCT03761550Completed480Est. Aug 2021
NCT02272660Completed74Est. Aug 2015
+1 more trials
Oregon Therapeutics
Oregon TherapeuticsFrance - Paris
3 programs
2
Gabapentin 250mg/5mL NDC:59762-5025-01Phase 41 trial
Lidoderm 5 % Topical PatchPhase 41 trial
Medication Tracking FormN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT04349397Unknown100Est. Jun 2021
NCT01977937Completed55Est. Apr 2018
NCT03500211Completed50Est. Mar 2019
Lundbeck
LundbeckDenmark - Copenhagen
3 programs
2
ropivacaine 0.2%, 50 mLPhase 41 trial
ropivacaine and ketorolacPhase 41 trial
MobilizationN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01018277Completed26Est. Jun 2010
NCT00927225Completed16Est. Jun 2009
NCT01344395Completed80Est. Sep 2011
Angeles Therapeutics
Angeles TherapeuticsCA - Los Angeles
2 programs
1
1
Abdominal wall block with liposomal bupivicainePhase 41 trial
Active ComparatorPhase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT05247255Recruiting80Est. Jan 2027
NCT03294109Completed146Est. Jun 2020
Human BioSciences
Human BioSciencesWV - Martinsburg
1 program
1
MethadonePhase 41 trial
Active Trials
NCT06576830Recruiting440Est. Jun 2029
Vivozon
VivozonKorea - Gyeonggi
4 programs
1
3
VVZ-149 InjectionsPhase 31 trial
VVZ-149 InjectionsPhase 31 trial
VVZ-149 InjectionsPhase 31 trial
VVZ-149 InjectionsPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03997812Completed60Est. Aug 2019
NCT03997838Completed307Est. Aug 2019
NCT05764525Completed285Est. Nov 2022
+1 more trials
Biocorp
3 programs
2
N1539Phase 31 trial
N1539Phase 31 trial
intraperitoneal washing with saline solutionN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03290521Completed277Est. Dec 2020
NCT03323385Completed57Est. Sep 2018
NCT03434275Completed194Est. May 2019
Baxter
BaxterCosta Rica - Cartago
2 programs
2
ParacetamolPhase 3
ParacetamolPhase 3
Neumentum
1 program
1
Ketorolac TromethaminePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT05324358Suspended341Est. May 2027
BioQ Pharma
1 program
1
RopivacainePhase 31 trial
Active Trials
NCT02959476Completed132Est. Aug 2018
Sharp Therapeutics
3
MK0686Phase 2
MK0719Phase 2
MK2295Phase 2
MSD
MSDIreland - Ballydine
3 programs
3
MK0686Phase 21 trial
MK0719Phase 21 trial
MK2295Phase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00533403Completed114Est. Nov 2004
NCT00424424Terminated81Est. Jan 2007
NCT00387140Completed89Est. May 2007
iNova Pharmaceuticals
iNova PharmaceuticalsAustralia - Chatswood
2 programs
1
Oral Gabapentin and Intravenous AcetaminophenPhase 21 trial
Healing TouchN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05053360Completed210Est. Apr 2023
NCT03679013Completed19Est. Jul 2019
Temple Therapeutics
Temple TherapeuticsNetherlands - Geleen
1 program
1
Dexamethasone 4mgPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT04919317Completed56Est. Nov 2020
Luye Pharma
Luye PharmaChina - Shanghai
1 program
1
LPM3480392 InjectionPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT06204120Completed150Est. Jul 2023
Colorado Therapeutics
Colorado TherapeuticsCO - Louisville
1 program
1
Ropivacaine HCLPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT03149783Unknown80Est. Oct 2021
Talphera
TalpheraCA - San Mateo
1 program
1
Sufentanil NanoTab PCA System/15 mcgPhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT00859313Completed30Est. Aug 2009
Bausch Health
Bausch HealthQUEBEC, Quebec, Canada
1 program
1
Topical Ocular BL1332 low dosePhase 21 trial
Active Trials
NCT07412496Not Yet Recruiting123Est. Feb 2027
Lotus Pharmaceuticals
Lotus PharmaceuticalsTaiwan - Taipei
1 program
1
FX301Phase 11 trial
Active Trials
NCT04826328Completed85Est. Mar 2022
Eppendorf
3 programs
Open abdominal prostatectomyN/A1 trial
Opioid administrationN/A1 trial
Registry for Acute Pain TreatmentN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT03565705Completed636Est. Oct 2018
NCT03380949Completed96Est. Jun 2018
NCT02846610Terminated224,744Est. May 2023
Merck & Co.
Merck & Co.RAHWAY, NJ
3 programs
MK0686PHASE_2
MK0719PHASE_2
MK2295PHASE_2
Baxter International
2 programs
ParacetamolPHASE_31 trial
ParacetamolPHASE_31 trial
Active Trials
NCT00406679Completed135Est. Oct 2007
NCT00508495Completed148Est. Mar 2008
AtriCure
1 program
Atricure's crysoSPHERE probeN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06384664Recruiting80Est. Apr 2028
Masimo
MasimoIRVINE, CA
1 program
Bridge deviceN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05017701Terminated5Est. May 2023
Nielsen BioSciences
Nielsen BioSciencesCA - San Diego
1 program
Local infiltration analgesiaN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT01362075Terminated74Est. Oct 2014
City Therapeutics
City TherapeuticsMA - Cambridge
1 program
NRS 0. hourN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT06566859Not Yet RecruitingEst. Feb 2025
Meissner
1 program
Prospective data collectionN/A
Sandoz
SandozAustria - Kundl
1 program
Prospective data collectionN/A
Combined Therapeutics
1 program
Sitz BathN/A1 trial
Active Trials
NCT05666648Unknown60Est. Jan 2023

+5 more companies

Trial Timeline

Clinical trial activity over time

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Human BioSciencesMethadone
Oregon TherapeuticsLidoderm 5 % Topical Patch
Angeles TherapeuticsAbdominal wall block with liposomal bupivicaine
UNION therapeuticsParecoxib sodium
UNION therapeuticsropivacaine, fentanyl, adrenaline
Oregon TherapeuticsGabapentin 250mg/5mL NDC:59762-5025-01
Knight TherapeuticsBupivacaine
Lundbeckropivacaine and ketorolac
Lundbeckropivacaine 0.2%, 50 mL
PfizerBupivacaine Block
Pfizervaldecoxib
NeumentumKetorolac Tromethamine
VivozonVVZ-149 Injections
VivozonVVZ-149 Injections
VivozonVVZ-149 Injections

Showing 15 of 50 trials with date data

Clinical Trials (50)

Total enrollment: 8,926 patients across 50 trials

Optimization of Pediatric Tonsillectomy to IMprove AnaLgesia

Start: Nov 2024Est. completion: Jun 2029440 patients
Phase 4Recruiting
NCT03500211Oregon TherapeuticsLidoderm 5 % Topical Patch

Post-Op Lidocaine Patch

Start: Mar 2018Est. completion: Mar 201950 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT03294109Angeles TherapeuticsAbdominal wall block with liposomal bupivicaine

Evaluation of Abdominal Wall Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Post-Operative Analgesia in Donor Nephrectomy

Start: Jan 2018Est. completion: Jun 2020146 patients
Phase 4Completed

Parecoxib for Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty

Start: Oct 2014Est. completion: Aug 201574 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT02270437UNION therapeuticsropivacaine, fentanyl, adrenaline

Safety and Efficacy of Cocktail Periarticular Injection in Simultaneous Total Knee Arthroplasty

Start: Jun 2014Est. completion: Aug 201555 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01977937Oregon TherapeuticsGabapentin 250mg/5mL NDC:59762-5025-01

Pain Control in Pediatric Posterior Spine Fusion Patients: The Effect of Gabapentin

Start: Nov 2013Est. completion: Apr 201855 patients
Phase 4Completed

Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus 0.25% Bupivacaine for Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery

Start: Dec 2012Est. completion: Dec 2013206 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT01344395Lundbeckropivacaine and ketorolac

Use of Local Infiltration Analgesia Following Total Hip Arthroplasty

Start: Mar 2010Est. completion: Sep 201180 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00927225Lundbeckropivacaine 0.2%, 50 mL

Local Infiltration Analgesia in Bilateral Knee Arthroplasty - Efficacy of Subcutaneous Wound Infiltration With Local Anesthetic

Start: Sep 2008Est. completion: Jun 200916 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT00927888PfizerBupivacaine Block

Postoperative Pain and Functional Patient Outcomes After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Start: Aug 2007Est. completion: Aug 201056 patients
Phase 4Completed

A Multicentre, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Randomised Study of the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Valdecoxib Compared to Diclofenac Sodium in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroscopy for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

Start: Mar 2004Est. completion: Aug 2004328 patients
Phase 4Completed
NCT05324358NeumentumKetorolac Tromethamine

Ketorolac Applied by Continuous IV Infusion for Treatment of Moderately Severe Postoperative Pain Following Bunionectomy

Start: Dec 2022Est. completion: May 2027341 patients
Phase 3Suspended
NCT05764525VivozonVVZ-149 Injections

Efficacy and Safety of VVZ-149 Injections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colectomy

Start: Jul 2021Est. completion: Nov 2022285 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT04430088VivozonVVZ-149 Injections

Phase 3 Efficacy and Safety Study of VVZ-149 Injections for Postoperative Pain Following Bunionectomy

Start: Jun 2020Est. completion: Jan 2021300 patients
Phase 3Unknown
NCT03997838VivozonVVZ-149 Injections

Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VVZ-149 Injections for the Treatment of Post-Operative Pain Following Abdominoplasty

Start: May 2019Est. completion: Aug 2019307 patients
Phase 3Completed

Evaluation of Preoperative N1539 in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Start: Feb 2018Est. completion: May 2019194 patients
Phase 3Completed

Evaluation of Preoperative N1539 in Colorectal Surgery

Start: Oct 2017Est. completion: Sep 201857 patients
Phase 3Completed

Ropivacaine 0.2% Pre-Filled Dispenser for the Treatment of Postsurgical Pain in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery

Start: Mar 2017Est. completion: Aug 2018132 patients
Phase 3Completed

Efficacy and Safety of Ibuprofen and Caffeine in Dental Pain

Start: Aug 2013Est. completion: Mar 2014562 patients
Phase 3Completed

Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Doses of PMI-150 (Intranasal Ketamine) in Acute Post-operative Pain Following Orthopedic Surgery

Start: Jun 2008Est. completion: Aug 2011250 patients
Phase 3Completed

Surgical Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair (SPAIHR)

Start: Jan 2008Est. completion: Sep 2009425 patients
Phase 3Completed

Analgesic Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Two Paracetamol-Containing Solutions in Post-Surgical Hip Replacement Pain

Start: Aug 2007Est. completion: Mar 2008148 patients
Phase 3Completed

Study Of The Efficacy And Safety Of Pregabalin Compared To Placebo For Treatment Of Post-Surgical Pain From Hysterectomy

Start: Jun 2007Est. completion: Oct 2010501 patients
Phase 3Completed

Analgesic Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Two Paracetamol-containing Solutions in Post-Surgical Dental Pain

Start: Nov 2006Est. completion: Oct 2007135 patients
Phase 3Completed
NCT00150280Pfizercelecoxib and ibuprofen SR

Compare Celecoxib and Ibuprofen Sr In The Management Of Acute Pain Post Orthopedic Or Gynecological Surgery

Start: Oct 2004Est. completion: Jul 2005132 patients
Phase 3Completed

Anesthetic Premedication With a Cannabis Extract (Cannapremed)

Start: May 2015Est. completion: Dec 2024200 patients
Phase 2/3Unknown
NCT07412496Bausch HealthTopical Ocular BL1332 low dose

A Study to Evaluate the Use of Topical Ocular BL1332 for the Management of Postoperative Ocular Pain Following Photorefractive Keratectomy

Start: Apr 2026Est. completion: Feb 2027123 patients
Phase 2Not Yet Recruiting
NCT06204120Luye PharmaLPM3480392 Injection

Phase II Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LPM3480392 Injection for Moderate to Severe Pain After Abdominal Surgery

Start: Nov 2022Est. completion: Jul 2023150 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT03997812VivozonVVZ-149 Injections

Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VVZ-149 Injections for the Treatment of Postoperative Pain Following Bunionectomy

Start: May 2019Est. completion: Aug 201960 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT03679013iNova PharmaceuticalsOral Gabapentin and Intravenous Acetaminophen

Effectiveness of an Opioid Sparing Pain Regimen in Cardiac Surgery

Start: Apr 2019Est. completion: Jul 201919 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT03428230Sintetica30 mg Paracetamol 3%

Intrathecal Paracetamol Before Spinal Anaesthesia With Chloroprocaine HCl 1% for Short Knee Procedures

Start: Aug 2018Est. completion: Oct 201960 patients
Phase 2Completed

Study to Determine if Pre- and Post- Operative TAP Catheters With Ropivacaine Versus Placebo Affects Anesthetic, Narcotic Dosing, and Pain Scores

Start: Feb 2018Est. completion: Oct 202180 patients
Phase 2Unknown

Combination Dexamethasone and Bupivacaine Pain Control in Reduction Mammaplasty

Start: Sep 2017Est. completion: Nov 202056 patients
Phase 2Completed
NCT00859313TalpheraSufentanil NanoTab PCA System/15 mcg

An Open-Label Functionality, Safety and Efficacy Study in Patients Undergoing Elective Unilateral Knee Replacement

Start: Apr 2009Est. completion: Aug 200930 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of an Investigational Drug in the Treatment of Postoperative Dental Pain (MK-2295-005)

Start: Oct 2006Est. completion: May 200789 patients
Phase 2Completed

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of MK0719 in the Prevention of Postoperative Dental Pain (0719-002)

Start: Aug 2006Est. completion: Jan 200781 patients
Phase 2Terminated

MK0686 in Postsurgery Dental Pain (0686-002)

Start: Jul 2004Est. completion: Nov 2004114 patients
Phase 2Completed

Quadratus Lumborum Block for Total Hip Arthroplasty

Start: Mar 2022Est. completion: Jan 202780 patients
Phase 1Recruiting

Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of FX301 in Patients Undergoing Bunionectomy

Start: Mar 2021Est. completion: Mar 202285 patients
Phase 1Completed

Comparison of ESP Block and M-TAPA Block Efficiency in Postoperative Analgesia Management in Nephrectomy Cases

Start: Sep 2024Est. completion: Feb 2025
N/ANot Yet Recruiting
NCT06384664AtriCureAtricure's crysoSPHERE probe

Cryoablation Effects on Acute and Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy and Thoracoscopy

Start: Jun 2024Est. completion: Apr 202880 patients
N/ARecruiting
NCT05017701MasimoBridge device

Feasibility of Bridge for Post-Operative Pain Management in Hip Arthroplasty

Start: Apr 2022Est. completion: May 20235 patients
N/ATerminated

Healing Touch After Cesarean

Start: Aug 2021Est. completion: Apr 2023210 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT04349397Oregon TherapeuticsMedication Tracking Form

Use of Analgesics and Pain Scores After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Start: Aug 2019Est. completion: Jun 2021100 patients
N/AUnknown

Sitz Bath vs no Sitz Bath in Acute Anal Fissure Treatment

Start: Jan 2019Est. completion: Jan 202360 patients
N/AUnknown

pMDT in Thoracic Surgery--The Process Implementation Stage

Start: Dec 2018Est. completion: Aug 2021480 patients
N/ACompleted

pMDT in Thoracic Surgery--------For the Baseline Investigation and Technical Preparation Stage

Start: Sep 2018Est. completion: Aug 2021480 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03290521Biocorpintraperitoneal washing with saline solution

Intraperitoneal Lavage for Reducing Pain in Laparoscopy

Start: Jul 2018Est. completion: Dec 2020277 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03565705EppendorfOpen abdominal prostatectomy

Spinal Anesthesia and Peri-operative Opioid Consumption in Open Abdominal Prostatectomy

Start: Apr 2018Est. completion: Oct 2018636 patients
N/ACompleted
NCT03380949EppendorfOpioid administration

Monitor-Guided Analgesia During General Anesthesia - Part II

Start: Dec 2017Est. completion: Jun 201896 patients
N/ACompleted

Phase Legend

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

Key Insights

13 late-stage (Phase 3) programs, potential near-term approvals
3 actively recruiting trials targeting 8,926 patients
30 companies competing in this space

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