Drugs / Roflumilast
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Roflumilast

Small molecule

Developed for
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · psoriasis · atopic eczema · asthma · bronchiectasis · hidradenitis suppurativa · seborrheic dermatitis · dementia
+30 more · rheumatoid arthritis · type 2 diabetes mellitus · adult acute respiratory distress syndrome · Alzheimer disease · amnestic disorder · B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma · cerebrovascular disorder · cognitive impairment with or without cerebellar ataxia · dermatitis · diabetic kidney disease · diabetic neuropathy · diffuse large B-cell lymphoma · fragile X syndrome · lymphoma · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis · metabolic syndrome X · neoplasm of mature B-cells · obesity disorder · sarcoidosis · schizophrenia · ulcerative colitis · vitiligo · allergic asthma · alopecia areata · chronic bronchitis · major depressive disorder · peripheral neuropathy · polycystic ovary syndrome · prediabetes syndrome · rosacea
Investigated by
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. · AstraZeneca · Tanabe Pharma Corporation · Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Tanta University · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
+45 more · Cairo University · Forest Laboratories · Horus University · Maastricht University Medical Center · Mansoura University Hospital · Takeda · The University of Hong Kong · University of Calgary · University of Pittsburgh · Ahmed Ibrahim · Albany Medical College · Anand B. Karnad · Asan Medical Center · Assiut University · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Derm Texas, PLLC · Eman Raafat Said · Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · Fundación Pública Andaluza Progreso y Salud · Harrison Dermatology · Henry Ford Health System · Innovair · Integrative Skin Science and Research · Laval University · Maastricht University · Massachusetts General Hospital · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) · Netherlands Brain Foundation · Nora Mohamed Abdelrazik · Pfizer · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · São Paulo Research Foundation · Temple University · The Cleveland Clinic · Tulane University · UConn Health · University of California, Davis · University of California, San Francisco · University of Cincinnati · University of Illinois at Chicago · University of Miami · University of Sao Paulo General Hospital · ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 9 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (5) US (FDA) ZORYVE 2023-10-05 – 2026-06-29 fda.gov
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) DALIRESP 2017-08-31 – 2018-01-23 fda.gov
Approved US (FDA) DALIRESP 2011-02-28 fda.gov
Approved EU (EMA) Daxas 2010-07-05 europa.eu

Trials 85 · started per year

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US approved 2011
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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 02 trials
Phase 0 NCT04090294 Oct 2019 → Sep 2020 bronchiectasis Assiut University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT01888952 Jul 2013 → Jan 2015 neoplasm of mature B-cells Anand B. Karnad Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 112 trials
Phase 1 NCT06977711 Jun 2025 → Oct 2026 expected diffuse large B-cell lymphoma The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT06457191 Nov 2024 → Aug 2025 overdue brain disorder University of Calgary Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05796271 Jan 2024 → Jan 2027 lymphoma The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04369547 Jan 2022 → Sep 2023 University of Calgary Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04279119 Mar 2020 → Mar 2021 psoriasis Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04156191 Dec 2019 → May 2023 atopic eczema Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04108377 Jan 2019 → Dec 2022 asthma University of California, Davis Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03458546 May 2018 → Dec 2021 B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02079844 Mar 2014 → Jun 2015 schizophrenia Takeda Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02051335 Jan → May 2014 Alzheimer disease AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/24 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT02743377 Apr 2018 → Oct 2019 nervous system disorder National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03392168 Dec 2017 → May 2018 psoriasis Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT01862029 May 2013 → Jul 2017 obesity disorder National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02097992 Feb 2013 → Jul 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease University of Miami Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 230 trials
Phase 2 NCT07263230 Sep 2026 → Aug 2028 expected hidradenitis suppurativa Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07689188 Aug 2026 → Mar 2028 expected hidradenitis suppurativa Harrison Dermatology Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07639840 Aug 2026 → Aug 2027 expected dermatitis Massachusetts General Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07632846 May → Oct 2026 expected rheumatoid arthritis Horus University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07566351 Apr 2026 → Jun 2027 expected rheumatoid arthritis Horus University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07543640 Apr → Aug 2026 overdue psoriasis Eman Raafat Said Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07297602 Nov 2025 → May 2026 overdue atopic eczema Nora Mohamed Abdelrazik Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07077902 Sep 2025 → Sep 2026 expected hidradenitis suppurativa Tulane University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07233291 Aug 2025 → Feb 2026 overdue psoriasis Ahmed Ibrahim Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07105254 Aug 2025 → May 2026 overdue vitiligo Derm Texas, PLLC Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/33 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT05684744 Jan → May 2023 psoriasis Cairo University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00242294 Nov 2004 → Sep 2006 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00242307 May 2004 → Sep 2006 asthma AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 326 trials
Phase 3 NCT07683806 Aug 2026 → Jun 2027 expected seborrheic dermatitis Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06631170 Nov 2024 → May 2025 atopic eczema Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT06648772 Nov 2024 → Oct 2025 psoriasis Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05369793 Aug 2022 → Oct 2023 diabetic neuropathy, type 2 diabetes mellitus Tanta University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04973228 Jul 2021 → Apr 2022 seborrheic dermatitis Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04845620 Apr 2021 → Jun 2023 atopic eczema Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04755946 Mar → Jun 2021 diabetic kidney disease Tanta University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04804605 Feb 2021 → May 2024 atopic eczema Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04773600 Feb 2021 → Sep 2022 atopic eczema Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04773587 Jan 2021 → Aug 2022 atopic eczema Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 48 trials
Phase 4 NCT07352566 Aug 2026 → Jun 2030 expected atopic eczema, psoriasis University of California, San Francisco Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07560618 Apr 2026 → Aug 2027 expected atopic eczema Integrative Skin Science and Research Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05684484 Feb 2023 → Apr 2024 ulcerative colitis Tanta University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02018432 Dec 2013 → Dec 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Asan Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01830959 Apr 2013 → May 2016 sarcoidosis University of Cincinnati Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01745848 Feb 2013 → Jun 2016 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease University of Pittsburgh Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01849341 Jul 2012 → Dec 2013 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Fundación Pública Andaluza Progreso y Salud Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01443845 Sep 2011 → Nov 2015 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 43 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT06643221 Comparator Jan 2018 → May 2031 expected leukemia, lymphoma University of Arizona Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT00940329 Comparator Apr → Jul 2004 AstraZeneca Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT05884281 Comparator Jul → Dec 2023 peripheral neuropathy Mansoura University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT04751071 Comparator Feb 2021 → Oct 2024 major depressive disorder Sadat City University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 215 trials
Phase 2 NCT07314242 Comparator Jan 2026 → Dec 2027 expected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Ganzhou Hemay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05278624 Comparator Apr 2022 → Feb 2023 rosacea Dermatology Consulting Services, PLLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06677788 Comparator Apr 2022 → Sep 2024 metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis Tanta University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04549870 Comparator Jan 2021 → Dec 2022 psoriasis Bispebjerg Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04091646 Comparator Dec 2019 → Aug 2020 seborrheic dermatitis Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 313 trials
Phase 3 NCT06860958 Comparator Mar 2025 → Mar 2027 expected major depressive disorder Tanta University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05028582 Comparator Aug 2021 → Jun 2022 psoriasis Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04636814 Comparator Jul 2021 → Dec 2025 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04800172 Comparator May 2021 → Mar 2022 obesity disorder, prediabetes syndrome Tanta University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04069312 Comparator Feb 2020 → Mar 2026 chronic bronchitis Johns Hopkins University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 410 trials
Phase 4 NCT07174011 Comparator Jan → May 2025 alopecia areata Cairo University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06440473 Comparator May → Jun 2024 Rao Dermatology Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05682859 Comparator Sep 2023 → Apr 2025 Jacob Pontoppidan Thyssen Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02187250 Comparator Mar → Jun 2014 obesity disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome University Medical Centre Ljubljana Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02037672 Comparator Sep → Dec 2013 obesity disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome University Medical Centre Ljubljana Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT01572948 Comparator Jun 2012 → Jun 2014 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease University of Alabama at Birmingham Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 17 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 134 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Roflumilast “Two 4-week, phase 2, open-label, maximal usage pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety studies of once-daily roflumilast cream 0.3% (a potent phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor) were...” PMID 40862624 Aug 2025
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“The efficacy and safety of once-daily roflumilast foam 0.3%, a potent phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, has been demonstrated in patients with seborrheic dermatitis (SD).” PMID 41175336 Nov 2025

Roflumilast cream (ARQ-151) is a highly potent, selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor in development for once-daily topical treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.” PMID 32845114 Aug 2020

“ARQ-151 roflumilast cream 0.05% (open label)” NCT06998056

NCT01140542

NCT05418049

NCT01595750

NCT00073177

NCT04744090

NCT07632846

NCT01509677

NCT01572948

NCT07689188

NCT07174011

NCT05028582

NCT07352566

NCT05278624

NCT00108823

NCT04122547

NCT00163475

NCT01473758

NCT07683806

NCT04773600

NCT04773587

NCT00163527

NCT03916081

NCT03073798

NCT01329029

NCT04108377

NCT05884281

NCT04973228

NCT06643221

NCT03638258

NCT02743377

NCT04128007

NCT04091646

NCT00313209

NCT01480661

NCT07314242

NCT07566351

NCT01862029

NCT07297602

NCT01973998

NCT00246935

NCT04286607

NCT04636814

NCT03458546

NCT04090294

NCT01849341

NCT06860958

NCT00940329

NCT00424268

NCT04854811

NCT00297102

NCT04751071

NCT03988816

NCT07077902

NCT06677788

NCT04549870

NCT03764475

NCT06457191

NCT02187250

NCT00242320

NCT00242307

NCT00062582

NCT02097992

NCT06977711

NCT05369793

NCT04658654

NCT06631170

NCT01630200

NCT00242294

NCT04369547

NCT01433666

NCT04322929

NCT07560618

NCT07543640

NCT01830959

NCT05682859

NCT02671942

NCT00246922

NCT00746434

NCT00076076

NCT04069312

NCT02037672

NCT04800172

NCT01730404

NCT03428334

NCT02079844

NCT00076089

NCT01765192

NCT01888952

NCT01664624

NCT00746382

NCT02018432

NCT01354782

NCT06440473

NCT07263230

NCT07639840

NCT01703260

NCT00430729

NCT05684484

NCT06648772

NCT07105254

NCT02451540

NCT04211363

NCT07233291

NCT01443845

NCT05684744

NCT02165826

NCT02340520

NCT03532490

NCT01745848

NCT01856764

NCT01701934

NCT01365533

NCT02051335

NCT05796271

NCT01580748

NCT00297115

NCT04845620

NCT01313494

NCT04755946

Known as APTA-2217 “The aim of this long-term study is to investigate the effect of roflumilast (APTA-2217) on the long-term safety in patients with asthma, who completed the 24-week evaluation of...” NCT00246922
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“The aim of this long-term study is to investigate the effect of roflumilast (APTA-2217) on the long-term safety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)” NCT00246935

“The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of roflumilast (APTA-2217) on lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).” NCT00242294

“The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of roflumilast (APTA-2217) on lung function in patients with asthma.” NCT00242307

Known as ARQ-151 “This is a double-blind, parallel group, vehicle-controlled study to assess the safety and efficacy of roflumilast (ARQ-151) 0.3% cream vs vehicle (placebo) cream for treatment...” NCT04211363
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“Effect of Roflumilast Cream (ARQ-151) on Itch and Itch-Related Sleep Loss in Adults with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: Patient-Reported Itch Outcomes of a Phase 2b Trial.” PMID 36370336 Nov 2022

“Roflumilast cream (ARQ-151) is a highly potent, selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor in development for once-daily topical treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis.” PMID 32845114 Aug 2020

ARQ-151 roflumilast cream 0.05% (open label)” NCT06998056

NCT04279119

NCT04804605

NCT04156191

NCT04655313

NCT04211389

Known as ARQ-154 “This is an open-label, long-term safety study of roflumilast ARQ-154 foam 0.3% in subjects with seborrheic dermatitis involving up to 20% total Body Surface Area (BSA).” NCT04445987
Known as ARQ-154 (ROFLUMILAST FOAM) ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL193240
Known as B-9302-107 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL193240
Known as BY-217 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL193240
Known as BYK-20869 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL193240
Known as Daliresp “1 tablet of Roflumilast (Daliresp®), 250µg, once daily during the first 4 weeks of treatment then 1 tablet of Roflumilast (Daliresp®), 500µg, once daily for the remaining...” NCT04636814
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“Roflumilast (Daliresp, Daxas) is a FDA-approved phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” PMID 31213865 May 2019

“Roflumilast 500 MCG Oral Tablet [DALIRESP]” NCT05684484

Known as Daxas “Roflumilast (Daliresp, Daxas) is a FDA-approved phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” PMID 31213865 May 2019
Known as Libertek ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL193240
Known as ROF “Sarcoidosis patients with pulmonary fibrosis and at least two acute episodes in the previous year were randomized to receive either roflumilast (ROF) or placebo (PLA) in a...” PMID 34744427 Sep 2021
Known as Roflumilast (generic name) Roflumilast (generic name)NCT07297602
1

Roflumilast (generic name)NCT07233291

Known as ZORYVE “A Phase 3 Multicenter, Double-blind, Vehicle-controlled Brigding Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Roflumilast Cream 0.15% (ZORYVE®) in the Treatment of Patients...” NCT06631170
2

“This study will assess the safety and efficacy of Roflumilast foam 0.3% (ZORYVE®) versus vehicle applied once a day for 8 weeks by trial participants with seborrheic dermatitis.” NCT07683806

“topical 0.3% roflumilast (Zoryve)” NCT06440473

Action Inhibit “The safety profile of roflumilast, a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor,” PMID 26612545 Nov 2015
Modality Small molecule “Roflumilast is a novel, orally active, selective enzyme inhibitor” NCT00163475
Route Oral Oral Roflumilast (250 mcg or 500 mcg) Daily” NCT00073177