Drugs / Piclidenoson
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Piclidenoson

also known as CF101 · ALB-7208 · IB-MECA

Small molecule targets ADORA3 via activation

Developed for
psoriasis · rheumatoid arthritis · dry eye syndrome · COVID-19 · glaucoma · intermediate uveitis · ocular hypertension · oculocerebrorenal syndrome
+2 more · osteoarthritis, knee · posterior uveitis
Investigated by
Can-Fite BioPharma · Rabin Medical Center

Trials 15

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 210 trials · 2 met primary
Phase 2 NCT07410455 Jun 2026 → Aug 2027 expected oculocerebrorenal syndrome Can-Fite BioPharma Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04333472 Jan 2021 → Mar 2022 COVID-19 Can-Fite BioPharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01905124 Jan → Sep 2019 intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis Can-Fite BioPharma Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00837291 Nov → Dec 2018 osteoarthritis, knee Can-Fite BioPharma Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01033422 Oct 2010 → Dec 2016 glaucoma, ocular hypertension Can-Fite BioPharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01034306 Oct 2010 → Dec 2013 rheumatoid arthritis Can-Fite BioPharma Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00556894 Feb 2008 → Mar 2009 rheumatoid arthritis Can-Fite BioPharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00428974 Jun 2007 → Sep 2009 psoriasis Can-Fite BioPharma Completed Met primary
Phase 2 NCT00349466 Jan 2007 → May 2009 dry eye syndrome Can-Fite BioPharma Completed Mixed
Phase 2 NCT00280917 Jun 2006 → Apr 2007 rheumatoid arthritis Can-Fite BioPharma Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/31 trial · 1 missed
Phase 2/3 NCT01265667 Jul 2011 → Mar 2015 psoriasis Can-Fite BioPharma Completed Missed primary
Phase 34 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 3 NCT06643260 Jun 2025 → Dec 2027 expected psoriasis Can-Fite BioPharma Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03168256 Sep 2018 → Jan 2022 psoriasis Can-Fite BioPharma Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT02647762 Oct 2017 → Nov 2020 rheumatoid arthritis Can-Fite BioPharma Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01235234 Jul 2011 → Nov 2013 dry eye syndrome Can-Fite BioPharma Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 48

DateIssuerRelease
2026-05-18 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Scientific Publication of Can-Fite and Vetbiolix Validates Piclidenoson’s Potential in the Multi-Billion Dollar Canine Osteoarthritis Market canfite.com ↗
The study described in the publication demonstrated that oral treatment with Piclidenoson resulted in statistically significant improvement in mobility and pain assessments in dogs suffering from osteoarthritis, while maintaining a favorable safety profile.
2025-08-28 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Can-Fite Reports H1 2025 Financial Results and Clinical Update canfite.com ↗
Piclidenoson was found to restore tissue integrity and behavioral function in this vascular dementia model.
2025-07-28 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Breakthrough Study from UCLA Demonstrate Can-Fite’s Piclidenoson as a Treatment for Vascular Dementia canfite.com ↗
Piclidenoson was found to restore tissue integrity and behavioral function in this vascular dementia model.
2024-10-18 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Significant Positive Results from Osteoarthritis Clinical Study in Dogs Treated with Piclidenoson canfite.com ↗
2024-06-28 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Positive Results from Osteoarthritis Clinical Study in Dogs Reported by Can-Fite’s Partner Vetbiolix canfite.com ↗
The study reached the primary and secondary end points with a dose and time dependent inhibitory effect of piclidenoson on LOAD and VAS and NRS, demonstrating significant improvement in clinical status and decrease in pain in the 500 µg/kg dose.
2024-05-29 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Independent Scientists Published a Review Article Demonstrating That Can-Fite Drugs Have Therapeutic Effects on Heart Diseases canfite.com ↗
2024-01-29 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Can-Fite: Top Scientific Journal Published Positive Data from the COMFORT-1 Phase III Psoriasis Study canfite.com ↗
Piclidenoson’s efficacy continued to increase throughout the study period in a linear manner with an excellent safety and tolerability profile.
2023-12-18 Can-Fite BioPharma Regulatory Can-Fite Received FDA Positive Response to Psoriasis Pediatric Plan canfite.com ↗
today announced that it received a positive response from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Pediatric Study Plan for the treatment of children suffering from psoriasis with Piclidenoson.
2023-08-18 Can-Fite BioPharma Regulatory Can-Fite Submitted to FDA a Pediatric Plan to Allow Registration of Piclidenoson for the Treatment of Adolescents with Psoriasis canfite.com ↗
today announced that it submitted a pediatric study plan to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adolescents suffering from psoriasis with Piclidenoson.
2023-04-10 Can-Fite BioPharma Regulatory Can-Fite: EMA Gives Green Light for Piclidenoson Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial for Psoriasis Treatment canfite.com ↗
The pivotal Phase III study and the safety of the 3 mg twice daily dose of Piclidenoson are accepted by the agency.
2023-01-10 Can-Fite BioPharma Regulatory Can-Fite Submits Market Registration Plan to European Medicines Agency for Piclidenoson in the Treatment of Psoriasis; FDA Submission to Follow canfite.com ↗
2022-12-08 Can-Fite BioPharma Results Can-Fite’s Partner Vetbiolix is Heading into a European Multicentric Clinical Trial with Piclidenoson for the Treatment of Pets’ Osteoarthritis canfite.com ↗
Vetbiolix completed dose-ranging pharmacokinetic (PK) studies in dogs and determined the optimal efficacy and safety dosage for its upcoming European multicentric clinical study.

All press releases naming this drug 96 releases

DateIssuerRelease

Evidence & citations 8 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 17 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as piclidenoson “We investigated the efficacy/safety of piclidenoson (CF101), an orally bioavailable A3AR agonist that inhibits IL-17 and IL-23 production in keratinocytes, in...” PMID 38279575 ↗ Jan 2024
3

NCT06643260 ↗

NCT04333472 ↗

NCT07410455 ↗

Known as ALB-7208 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL3989873 ↗
Known as CF101 “We investigated the efficacy/safety of piclidenoson (CF101), an orally bioavailable A3AR agonist that inhibits IL-17 and IL-23 production in keratinocytes, in...” PMID 38279575 ↗ Jan 2024
13

“A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Daily Piclidenoson (CF101) Administered Orally in Subjects With Moderate-to-Severe...” NCT06643260 ↗

“Piclidenoson (CF101) open-label treated patients” NCT07410455 ↗

NCT01034306 ↗

NCT00349466 ↗

NCT01235234 ↗

NCT01905124 ↗

NCT01265667 ↗

NCT00428974 ↗

NCT00280917 ↗

NCT00556894 ↗

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Known as IB-MECA ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL3989873 ↗
Action Activate “A(3) adenosine receptor agonist” PMID 20304499 ↗ Mar 2010
1

“Adenosine A3 receptor agonist” CHEMBL3989873 ↗

Modality Small molecule — CHEMBL3989873 ↗
Route Oral “CF101 0.1 mg, CF101 1 mg, CF101 4 mg, or placebo given orally q12h for 12 weeks” NCT00280917 ↗
Target ADORA3 “Adenosine A3 receptor agonist” CHEMBL3989873 ↗