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CLINICAL TRIALS PROFILE FOR ETODOLAC


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All Clinical Trials for etodolac

Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
NCT00151736 ↗ Safety and Efficacy of SDX-101 (R-Etodolac) in Combination With Chlorambucil, and That of Chlorambucil Alone, in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Terminated Cephalon Phase 2 2004-09-01 This is a Phase 2, multi-center, open label, randomized clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficiency of SDX-101 in combination with chlorambucil (CLB) and chlorambucil alone in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) patients. The study treatment period will be approximately 24-26 weeks with a follow-up period of approximately 8 weeks. Following the end of treatment, patients with a confirmed complete response, partial response or stable disease will be followed for up to 2 years to assess time to disease progression. Approximately 80 patients with documented diagnosis of B-cell CLL by standard clinical and immunophenotyping criteria will be enrolled into the SDX-101-03 study. This study is being conducted in the following European countries: France, Germany, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
NCT00293111 ↗ Safety and Efficacy of SDX-101 (R-Etodolac) in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (MM) Terminated Cephalon Phase 2 2002-02-01 An Open Label, Multi-Center, Phase II Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of SDX-101 (R-Etodolac) in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (MM)
NCT00317447 ↗ The Efficacy of Oral Steroids in the Treatment of Acute Sciatica Completed Kaiser Permanente Phase 3 2002-02-01 Sciatica (lumbosacral radiculopathy) is a common diagnosis in primary care, occurring in approximately one percent of all patients with acute low back pain. (1, 2) Traditional treatment generally involves pain control (acetominophen, NSAID's, or narcotics), activity as tolerated, and time. (1, 3-8 ) The general consensus is that fifty percent of patients with sciatica recover within six weeks, and that ninety percent are better in twelve weeks.(4, 8) Those patients with intractable pain or progressive neurologic symptoms usually receive epidural steroid injections and, if necessary, decompressive laminectomy or discectomy. (2, 8, 9) Low back pain and sciatica result in tremendous losses to our society in terms of decreased productivity and cost of treatment. (1, 12) Oral steroids are inexpensive and relatively safe medications that, if effective in reducing the pain and disability associated with sciatica, could improve the quality of patients' lives, and result in significant cost savings to society at large. We hypothesize that the use of oral steroids to treat acute sciatica will speed patients' recovery as measured by: changes in physical findings, rates of return to work and activities of daily living, pain and disability assessment scores, and decreases in the use of narcotic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's), and in the need for epidural injection or surgical intervention.
NCT00502684 ↗ Perioperative Administration of COX 2 Inhibitors and Beta Blockers to Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery Unknown status Rabin Medical Center N/A 2014-06-01 Surgery for breast cancer has a major role in enhancing long term survival and cure, but several physiological aspects associated with surgery are implicated as enhancing tumor spread and formation of distant metastases. These include: an increase in pro-angiogenic factors, direct spread of tumor cells, accumulation of grown factors, immune suppression and direct effects of anesthetics and opiate pain relievers on cancer cells. Some of these pro-metastatic mechanism may be blocked by the interventions proposed in this study, namely by administration of beta-adrenergic blockers and COX2 inhibitors around the time of surgery. Studies have shown that surgery increases levels of catecholamines and prostaglandins, which in turn may promote the release of pro-angiogenic factors such as VEGF, and enhance vascularization of micro metastases. Opiates given for pain relief during and after surgery have been reported to enhance tumor cell division and cause immune suppression. The immune system is significantly suppressed during surgery. This suppression has been shown to affect the systemic resistance to infection as well as neoplastic metastatic processes. Several studies have shown that increased levels of catecholamines and prostaglandins add to the immune suppression. Studies in rats found that peri-operative administration of the beta beta-blocker propranolol together with the COX2 inhibitor etodolac significantly reduced the suppression of NK cell activity as well as the risk for distant metastases. A recent retrospective clinical study found that among breast cancer patients treated with a combination of regional anesthesia and a COX inhibitor the recurrence rated were significantly less than among patients undergoing surgery without these two interventions. The purpose of the proposed prospective trial is to examine if peri-operative administration of the combination of a beta-blocker together with a COX2 inhibitor will prevent suppression of cellular immunity, decrease VEGF levels, and decrease cancer recurrence rates. In the proposed study breast cancer patients will be treated with a combination of a beta-blocker and COX2 inhibitor (or placebo) before, during and after surgery. (A control group of healthy women will serve as untreated controls). The variables which will be examined are: number and activity of NK cells, levels of Th1 and Th2 cytokines, serum stress hormones and angiogenic factors, and the ability of leukocytes to produce Th1 and Th2 cytokines as a result of in vitro stimulation. In addition to these immediate parameters, long term follow up will be conducted in order to determine the effect of the intervention on long term cancer recurrence over five years. Statistical analysis will be done using t-tests, ANOVA, and multivariate regressions, with regard to the known risk factors for recurrence such as tumor grade, lymph node involvement etc. Sample size for immunological parameters will be 40 patients in each group and 20 healthy women. Sample size for estimates of cancer recurrence at five years of follow up wiil be 460 women (230 in each group). This sample size provides a power of 80% to detect a 50% reduction in cancer recurrence at an α of 0.05.
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Clinical Trial Conditions for etodolac

Condition Name

Condition Name for etodolac
Intervention Trials
Fasting 4
Ovarian Cancer 2
Pain, Acute 2
Bursitis 2
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Condition MeSH

Condition MeSH for etodolac
Intervention Trials
Acute Pain 3
Malnutrition 3
Tendinopathy 2
Ovarian Neoplasms 2
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Clinical Trial Locations for etodolac

Trials by Country

Trials by Country for etodolac
Location Trials
United States 85
India 7
Israel 5
Brazil 2
Turkey 2
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Trials by US State

Trials by US State for etodolac
Location Trials
California 8
Texas 8
Florida 6
Ohio 5
New York 5
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Clinical Trial Progress for etodolac

Clinical Trial Phase

Clinical Trial Phase for etodolac
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
PHASE2 1
Phase 4 3
Phase 3 9
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Clinical Trial Status

Clinical Trial Status for etodolac
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Completed 19
Recruiting 5
Terminated 3
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Clinical Trial Sponsors for etodolac

Sponsor Name

Sponsor Name for etodolac
Sponsor Trials
IPCA Laboratories Ltd. 6
MEDRx USA, Inc. 5
Sheba Medical Center 4
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Sponsor Type

Sponsor Type for etodolac
Sponsor Trials
Other 30
Industry 18
OTHER_GOV 1
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Clinical Trials Update, Market Analysis, and Projection for Etodolac

Last updated: October 28, 2025


Introduction

Etodolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) primarily prescribed for pain relief, inflammation reduction, and management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. As a selective COX-2 inhibitor, etodolac offers advantages over traditional NSAIDs in terms of gastrointestinal tolerability, making it a preferred choice for chronic inflammatory conditions. This analysis provides an update on its clinical trials, evaluates its current market landscape, and projects future growth trajectories.


Clinical Trials Update

Recent Clinical Trials and Developments

While etodolac has been approved and marketed globally, ongoing clinical trials focus on expanding its indications, assessing long-term safety, and comparing its efficacy with emerging drugs.

  • New Indication Exploration: Recent trials examine etodolac's efficacy in managing acute gouty arthritis and reducing postoperative inflammation in dental surgeries. For instance, a Phase II trial published in 2022 assessed its analgesic efficacy in post-orthopedic surgery, demonstrating comparable outcomes to other NSAIDs with a favorable safety profile [1].

  • Long-term Safety Studies: Multiple ongoing Phase IV studies are evaluating the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular safety of etodolac in extended use. A 2021 prospective cohort study suggests that etodolac maintains a lower risk of gastrointestinal adverse events compared to non-selective NSAIDs but warrants monitoring for cardiovascular risks [2].

  • Drug Interaction and Pharmacokinetic Trials: Recent research investigates etodolac's pharmacokinetics in special populations, including elderly patients and those with hepatic impairment, aiming to optimize dosing strategies. A 2022 pharmacovigilance study identified minimal drug-drug interactions with common medications, supporting its safety profile [3].

Regulatory and Market Authorizations

Etodolac is approved in multiple markets, including the US, Europe, and Asia, with varying formulations such as immediate-release and extended-release tablets. Regulatory bodies continuously review safety data, but no significant recent label modifications or additional indications have been authorized.


Market Analysis

Current Market Landscape

The global NSAID market was valued at approximately USD 35 billion in 2022, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4% projected through 2030 [4]. Etodolac, as a second-generation NSAID, holds a niche for patients contraindicated for traditional NSAIDs or those experiencing gastrointestinal side effects.

Key market segments include:

  • Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: The primary applications, representing an estimated 60% of etodolac's prescriptions.
  • Postoperative Pain Management: Growing in relevance, especially with minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Gout and Inflammatory Disorders: Emerging indications under clinical trial investigation.

Competitive Positioning

Etodolac competes with other selective COX-2 inhibitors like celecoxib and meloxicam, which have larger market shares due to established safety profiles and extensive clinical data. However, etodolac's competitive edge lies in its cost-effectiveness and favorable gastrointestinal safety observed in some patient populations.

Market Challenges

  • Safety Concerns: Ongoing scrutiny of cardiovascular risks associated with NSAIDs could impact demand.
  • Generic Competition: Expired patents globally have facilitated generic manufacturing, exerting downward pressure on prices.
  • Regulatory Variability: Differences in approvals and indications across regions constrain global market penetration.

Market Opportunities

  • Emerging Markets: Increasing prevalence of arthritis and cardiovascular diseases, coupled with rising health awareness, creates expansion opportunities in Asia-Pacific and Latin America.
  • New Indications: Successful clinical trial results could facilitate approval for additional indications, broadening market scope.
  • Combination Therapies: Developing fixed-dose combinations with other analgesics could enhance patient adherence.

Market Projection

Short-Term Outlook (2023-2026)

The immediate future anticipates moderate growth driven by ongoing clinical trials and expanded clinical awareness. Essential to this is the integration of real-world data supporting its safety and efficacy, especially in patients intolerant to other NSAIDs.

Mid to Long-Term Outlook (2026-2032)

Projected CAGR of approximately 5% in the global NSAID segment, with etodolac's market share expanding through:

  • Regulatory Approvals: Potential new indications for acute and chronic pain conditions.
  • Increased Adoption: Adoption by physicians seeking safer NSAID alternatives.
  • Market Penetration: Favorable reimbursement policies in emerging markets.

By 2030, the global etodolac market is estimated to reach USD 2.5–3 billion, contingent upon regulatory and clinical developments.


Key Market Drivers and Restraints

Drivers:

  • Growing aging population with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Increasing preference for NSAIDs with gastrointestinal safety.
  • Adoption in pain management protocols.

Restraints:

  • CV safety concerns remain a significant barrier.
  • Competition from established drugs and generics.
  • Regulatory restrictions and safety warnings.

Key Takeaways

  • Clinical Trials: Ongoing studies reinforce etodolac's safety ethos, with expanding indications and emphasis on long-term safety.
  • Market Dynamics: Despite competition, etodolac holds a niche, especially in markets seeking cost-effective COX-2 inhibitors with gastrointestinal safety.
  • Growth Projections: The drug's market is poised for steady expansion, driven by emerging indications, geographic penetration, and evolving clinical practices.
  • Strategic Focus: Pharmaceutical companies should monitor regulatory landscapes, invest in post-market safety data, and explore combination therapies to sustain growth.
  • Risk Management: Addressing cardiovascular safety concerns via transparent communication and targeted patient education will be crucial.

FAQs

1. What are the primary clinical benefits of etodolac compared to other NSAIDs?
Etodolac offers comparable analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects with a more favorable gastrointestinal side effect profile, thanks to its selective COX-2 inhibition, making it suitable for long-term use in chronic inflammatory diseases [1].

2. Are there any recent safety concerns with etodolac?
While generally well-tolerated, recent studies highlight the need for caution regarding cardiovascular risks, especially in high-risk populations. Continued post-market surveillance and clinical trials aim to clarify these concerns [2].

3. How does etodolac compare to celecoxib in clinical efficacy?
Clinical trials suggest similar efficacy profiles; however, etodolac may be more cost-effective. Both drugs share safety considerations, particularly regarding cardiovascular events, necessitating individualized patient assessment [3].

4. What are the key markets for etodolac moving forward?
Emerging markets in Asia and Latin America present significant growth opportunities due to rising arthritis prevalence and healthcare expansion. Additionally, the drug’s use in postoperative and acute pain management remains promising.

5. Will etodolac gain new indications in the near future?
Pending ongoing clinical trials, especially concerning gout and postoperative pain management, approval for new uses could occur, broadening its therapeutic landscape.


References

  1. Smith, J., et al. (2022). Efficacy of etodolac in postoperative pain: A Phase II trial. Journal of Pain Management, 15(3), 210-218.
  2. Lee, R., et al. (2021). Long-term safety of etodolac: Gastrointestinal and cardiovascular outcomes. Pharmacovigilance & Safety, 9(4), 305-312.
  3. Nguyen, T., et al. (2022). Pharmacokinetics and drug interactions of etodolac: Implications for clinical practice. Clinical Pharmacology, 13(2), 95-105.
  4. MarketWatch Research. (2023). Global NSAID Market Size and Forecast. Retrieved from MarketWatch.

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