Drugs / fospropofol

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 2 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) LUSEDRA — 2008-12-08 fda.gov ↗
Rejected (CRL) US (FDA) — — 2008-07-26

“received a not approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which outlines a pathway to potential approval of fospropofol disodium” eisai.com ↗

Trials 25

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT01271569 Mar → Sep 2010 — West China Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 26 trials · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT05870514 Jun 2023 → Mar 2024 — Xiaobo Yang, MD Unknown Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT05491278 Aug 2022 → Jun 2023 critical illness polyneuropathy Xiaobo Yang, MD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00125398 Jul 2005 → May 2007 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00209599 Feb → Mar 2005 polyp of colon Eisai Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00209534 Jan 2003 → Feb 2004 colonic duplication, polyp of colon Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00209521 Jun 2002 → Jul 2003 coronary artery disorder Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT00327392 May 2006 → Dec 2007 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00125424 Jul → Sep 2005 polyp of colon Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 36 trials · 1 met primary
Phase 3 NCT00306722 Apr 2006 → May 2007 — Eisai Inc. Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00261599 Mar → Oct 2006 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00209560 Oct 2004 → Mar 2005 carpal tunnel syndrome Eisai Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00209586 Sep 2004 → Mar 2005 non-syndromic bridging bronchus Eisai Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 3 NCT00209573 Sep → Dec 2004 polyp of colon Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00209547 Feb 2004 → Mar 2005 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 47 trials
Phase 4 NCT07659132 Jun → Sep 2026 overdue urolithiasis Shiyou Wei Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07333508 Jan → Dec 2026 expected — Ya-Qun Zhou Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06573489 Sep 2024 → Oct 2025 overdue — Hui Xu Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06251999 Aug 2024 → May 2027 expected — Shanghai 6th People's Hospital Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06344325 May 2024 → Feb 2025 — Tongji Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01260142 Nov 2010 → Feb 2011 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01401049 Aug 2010 → Jul 2012 — NYU Langone Health Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable3 trials
— NCT07788157 Jul → Sep 2026 overdue — Tongji Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06732427 Aug 2025 → Jun 2026 overdue — Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT01378754 Jun 2011 → May 2014 interstitial cystitis Grace Shih, MD Withdrawn No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Comparator or background therapy6 trials
Phase 1 NCT01308541 Comparator Jan → Aug 2011 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01309984 Comparator Nov 2010 → Oct 2012 lactation disease Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01195103 Comparator Feb → Mar 2011 — Mayo Clinic Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 4 NCT01127438 Comparator Apr 2010 → Jun 2011 — Eisai Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT06261996 Comparator Apr 2024 → Jul 2025 — Henan Provincial People's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2008-12-15 Eisai Inc. Regulatory FDA Approves Sedative-Hypnotic Agent LUSEDRA™ Injection eisai.com ↗
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LUSEDRA™ (fospropofol disodium) Injection, an intravenous sedative-hypnotic agent for sedation in adult patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
2008-07-26 Eisai Inc. Regulatory Eisai Receives Action Letter on Fospropofol Disodium Injection For Sedation in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures FDA's Not Approvable Letter Outlines Pathway to Potential Approval eisai.com ↗
today announced that it has received a not approvable letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which outlines a pathway to potential approval of fospropofol disodium for use by appropriately trained physicians.
2008-05-08 Eisai Inc. Regulatory FDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE VOTES IN FAVOR OF APPROVAL OF FOSPROPOFOL DISODIUM INJECTION FOR SEDATION eisai.com ↗
The Committee recommended use of fospropofol disodium injection to health care providers who are appropriately trained.

Evidence & citations 10 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 34 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Fospropofol “This is an exploratory clinical trial designed to examine the efficacy, safety and tolerability of fospropofol (AQUAVAN) Injection compared to propofol (DISOPRIVAN) Injectable...” NCT00209521 ↗
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“E2083, or LUSEDRA® (fospropofol disodium) Injection, is an intravenous (IV) sedative-hypnotic agent indicated for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation in adult patients...” NCT01309984 ↗

NCT06732427 ↗

NCT07659132 ↗

NCT06573489 ↗

NCT00209573 ↗

NCT01401049 ↗

NCT01271569 ↗

NCT06344325 ↗

NCT06251999 ↗

NCT00306722 ↗

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Known as AQUAVAN “AQUAVAN (fospropofol disodium; GPI 15715 )” NCT00125398 ↗
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“AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection” NCT00125424 ↗

“AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection” NCT00306722 ↗

“AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection” NCT00261599 ↗

Known as E2083 “E2083, or LUSEDRA® (fospropofol disodium) Injection, is an intravenous (IV) sedative-hypnotic agent indicated for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation in adult patients...” NCT01309984 ↗
Known as fospropofol disodium “A Randomized, Open-label, 3 Period Crossover Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of LUSEDRA (Fospropofol Disodium) Injection Administered Either by...” NCT01308541 ↗
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“E2083, or LUSEDRA® (fospropofol disodium) Injection, is an intravenous (IV) sedative-hypnotic agent indicated for monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation in adult patients...” NCT01309984 ↗

“A Randomized, Open-Label, Single-Bolus, 2-Period, Multi-Dose Level, 3 Cohort Crossover Design, Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Study of Lusedra (Fospropofol Disodium) Injection...” NCT01260142 ↗

“A Dose-ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of LUSEDRA (Fospropofol Disodium) as an Intravenous Sedative for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Colonoscopy in Adult Special...” NCT01127438 ↗

“Fospropofol disodium is comparable to propofol in maintaining mild-to-moderate sedation for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care unit (ICU).” PMID 40211146 ↗ Apr 2025

“Lusedra (fospropofol disodium), the water-soluble prodrug of propofol, does not cause pain on injection as it is water based medication.” NCT01401049 ↗

“Fospropofol disodium is a novel prodrug that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties compared with propofol” NCT06251999 ↗

“AQUAVAN (fospropofol disodium; GPI 15715 )” NCT00125398 ↗

“AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection” NCT00306722 ↗

“AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection” NCT00125424 ↗

“AQUAVAN® (fospropofol disodium) Injection” NCT00261599 ↗

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Known as Fospropofol disodium salt ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201766 ↗
Known as Fospropofol sodium ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1201766 ↗
Known as GPI 15715 “AQUAVAN (fospropofol disodium; GPI 15715 )” NCT00125398 ↗
Known as Lusedra “A Randomized, Open-label, 3 Period Crossover Study to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of LUSEDRA (Fospropofol Disodium) Injection Administered Either by...” NCT01308541 ↗
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“A Randomized, Open-Label, Single-Bolus, 2-Period, Multi-Dose Level, 3 Cohort Crossover Design, Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Study of Lusedra (Fospropofol Disodium) Injection...” NCT01260142 ↗

“A Dose-ranging Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of LUSEDRA (Fospropofol Disodium) as an Intravenous Sedative for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Colonoscopy in Adult Special...” NCT01127438 ↗

“Lusedra (fospropofol disodium), the water-soluble prodrug of propofol, does not cause pain on injection as it is water based medication.” NCT01401049 ↗

“Group 1 will receive 6.5 milligram per kilogram of Fospropofol (Lusedra®) injection (IV).” NCT01378754 ↗

Modality Small molecule — CHEMBL1201766 ↗
Route Intravenous “fospropofol IV infusion” PMID 21596879 ↗ May 2011