Purdue Pharma
Purdue Pharma sponsors 54 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, none currently recruiting, and 42 completed. 31 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 22 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Low Back Pain, with 3 trials.
Trial Pipeline
54 total, page 1 of 2
Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Intramuscular Nalmefene Autoinjector 1.5 mg Compared to Intranasal Narcan 4 mg
NCT06719986
Safety and Tolerability Study of Adhansia XR® Extended-Release Capsules in Children
NCT04987762
Real-World Evidence of Duration of Effect of Adhansia XR (Extended-Release) for Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
NCT04507204
Effect of Wearable Health Technology on Patients Treated for Chronic Pain at Geisinger Health System
NCT03299556
A Study to Evaluate the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of V120083 in Subjects With Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
NCT03028870
A Study to Evaluate the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of VM902A in Subjects With Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
NCT02847702
An Analgesic Study to of V117957 for the Treatment of Postsurgical Pain Due to Third Molar Extraction
NCT01900795
The Effect of Hydrocodone Bitartrate (HYD) Extended-Release Tablets on QT /QTc Intervals in Healthy Adult Subjects
NCT02243241
Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of V116517 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain Due to Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
NCT01688947
Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of V116517 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain Due to Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee
NCT01688934
The Effect of Buprenorphine Delivered by Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) at Doses up to 80 Micrograms/Hour (mcg/hr) and Naltrexone on Electrocardiogram (ECG) Intervals in Healthy Volunteers
NCT01999114
Efficacy and Safety of Hydrocodone Bitartrate (HYD) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT01452529
Long-Term Safety of Twice Daily Oxycodone Hydrochloride Controlled-release Tablets in Children Who Completed OTR3001
NCT01369615
Analgesic Efficacy and Management of Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) for Uncontrolled Moderate - Severe Low Back Pain
NCT01427270
A Study of Oxycodone/Naloxone Controlled-release Tablets (OXN) to Assess Analgesic Efficacy and Management of Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC) in Opioid-experienced Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT01427283
Long-term Safety of Once-daily Hydrocodone Bitartrate (HYD) Tablets For Moderate to Severe Chronic Nonmalignant and Nonneuropathic Pain. Includes a 24-week Extension Period.
NCT01400139
Safety, Pharmacokinetics (PK), and Efficacy of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Children
NCT01324570
Efficacy and Safety of Oxycodone/Naloxone Controlled-release Tablets (OXN) Compared to Placebo in Opioid-experienced Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT01358526
Safety of Twice Daily Oxycodone Hydrochloride Controlled-release Tablets in Children With Moderate to Severe Malignant and/ or Nonmalignant Pain Requiring Opioids
NCT01192295
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of ORF Tablets in Pediatric Patients
NCT01160614
A Study to Determine the Fasting Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets Manufactured at Two Different Facilities
NCT01101308
To Determine the Fasting Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets Manufactured at Two Different Facilities
NCT01101321
Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Subjects w/Mod-sev Osteoarthritis (OA) Chronic Pain of Knee
NCT00531427
To Determine the Fed Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets and Original OxyContin® (OXY) Tablets
NCT01101178
A Study to Determine the Fasting Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets and Original OxyContin® (OXY) Tablets
NCT01101191
Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT00490919
An Open-label Study of Hydromorphone Oral Solution in Subjects Aged 28 Days to 16 Years for Postoperative Pain
NCT00465647
To Determine the Fasting Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets and Original OxyContin® (OXY) Tablets
NCT01101165
A Study to Determine the Fed Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets and Original OxyContin® (OXY) Tablets
NCT01099709
A Study to Determine the Fasting Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets and Original OxyContin® (OXY) Tablets
NCT01100086
A Study to Determine the Fed Bioequivalence of Reformulated OXY Tablets and Original OxyContin® (OXY) Tablets
NCT01100320
Safety of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Subjects With Acute Postoperative Pain After Total Knee Replacement
NCT00403234
Efficacy and Safety of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Persistent Pain
NCT00365898
The Effect of Buprenorphine Delivered by Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) on QT Intervals in Healthy Volunteers
NCT01148537
Safety of BTDS in Subjects With Low Back Pain: A 52-Week Extension Phase of BUP3015
NCT01125917
Safety of Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch (BTDS) in Osteoarthritis Pain: a 52-Week Extension Phase
NCT01135524
Safety and Efficacy of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis Pain
NCT00312221
Safety and Efficacy of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Low Back Pain
NCT00313014
Buprenorphine Transdermal Patches (BTDS) in Subjects With Osteoarthritis Pain. Includes a 52-week Extension Phase.
NCT00320801
Buprenorphine Transdermal Patch in Subjects With Osteoarthritis Pain Requiring Opioids. Includes a 52-Week Safety Extension.
NCT00315458
Safety and Efficacy of Dose Conversion From Vicodin® to Buprenorphine Transdermal System (Butrans™) in Subjects With OA Pain
NCT00312572
Safety of BTDS in Subjects With Osteoarthritic (OA) Pain of Hip or Knee: A 6-Month Open-label Extension Phase
NCT01141283
Safety and Efficacy of Buprenorphine Transdermal System in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis of Hip or Knee
NCT00313846
Buprenorphine Accumulation and Description of Its Metabolites During Co-Medication of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) and Ketoconazole
NCT01259115
Safety of Buprenorphine Transdermal Systems in Subjects With Chronic Nonmalignant Pain - a 28-week Extension Study
NCT01151098
Safety and Efficacy of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) in Subjects With Chronic Nonmalignant Pain
NCT00312195
Safety and Effectiveness of Buprenorphine Transdermal System in Elderly Subjects With Chronic Pain: Pilot Study.
NCT00313833
Examine Plasma Concentrations of Buprenorphine Following Reapplication of Buprenorphine Transdermal System (BTDS) After Variable Application Site Rest Periods
NCT01259102
Safety and Efficacy of the Buprenorphine Transdermal Delivery System in Subjects With Osteoarthritis Pain.
NCT00314652
The Safety and Efficacy of the Buprenorphine Transdermal Delivery System in Subjects With Chronic Back Pain.
NCT00315887
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 15 |
| Phase 2 | 7 |
| Phase 3 | 28 |
| Phase 4 | 3 |
Therapeutic Areas
What the Pipeline for Purdue Pharma Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, Purdue Pharma is linked to 54 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 0 studies are currently recruiting, about 0% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 42 are already marked complete, representing roughly 78% of the total.
The phase mix for Purdue Pharma reports 31 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 22 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for Purdue Pharma is Low Back Pain with 3 linked trials, and 7 other condition areas appear in the top list above.
How to read these pipeline numbers
Recruiting share is one of the more practical signals here: it reflects how much of a sponsor's research is presently open to new participants, while the completed share indicates the depth of finished work that has already contributed registry results. Both counts come directly from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and are refreshed on the registry side; this page mirrors the latest data pull without altering it.
A portfolio weighted toward Phase 3 usually reflects an organization advancing candidates toward regulatory review, where the research centers on comparative efficacy and broader safety across larger populations. A heavier Phase 1 and Phase 2 tilt generally indicates exploratory work, safety, dosing, and early signal detection, and is common among research-forward sponsors that seed many early programs. Phase 4 entries, when present, track interventions already in real-world use and typically focus on long-term safety, effectiveness across subgroups, or formulation comparisons.
That distribution is a quick read of where the organization concentrates its research attention; it does not imply product availability, market share, or any clinical endorsement. All numbers on this page come from ClinicalTrials.gov maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and counts can shift as new studies are registered or existing ones update their status. This information is provided for reference and educational purposes only, not as medical, investment, or regulatory advice, verify current details directly with ClinicalTrials.gov before relying on any figure here.
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