Drugs / Salsalate
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Salsalate

Small molecule targets IKBKB via inhibition

Developed for
obesity disorder · schizophrenia · peripheral neuropathy · polycystic ovary syndrome · prediabetes syndrome · type 1 diabetes mellitus · type 2 diabetes mellitus · acute myeloid leukemia
+20 more · Alzheimer disease · anemia · arterial disorder · chronic myelomonocytic leukemia · coronary artery disorder · diabetes mellitus · diabetic neuropathy · diastolic heart failure · endometriosis · hyperglycemia · hypertensive disorder · myelodysplastic syndrome · NAFLD1 · osteoarthritis · palmoplantar keratosis · plantar wart · progressive supranuclear palsy · atherosclerosis · cardiovascular disorder · diabetes mellitus, noninsulin-dependent, 2
Investigated by
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · University of Iowa · University of Michigan · Adam Boxer · Gary L. Pierce · Indiana University
+27 more · Joslin Diabetes Center · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · Penn State University · University of Maryland, Baltimore · American Diabetes Association · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Boston University · Emory University · Grossman, Michael, D.P.M. · Harvey Jay Cohen · Korea University Guro Hospital · Kuhnil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Main Line Health · McMaster University · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Oregon Health and Science University · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton · Tufts Medical Center · US Department of Veterans Affairs · Universidade do Vale do Sapucai · University of Illinois at Chicago · University of Massachusetts, Worcester · University of Miami · University of Southern California

Trials 29 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 03 trials
Phase 0 NCT06489249 Aug 2024 → Jun 2026 overdue University of Iowa Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT05069740 Jan 2022 → Dec 2025 overdue endometriosis Penn State University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03482440 Aug 2018 → Jul 2019 preeclampsia University of Iowa Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 17 trials
Phase 1 NCT03816488 Dec 2023 → Jun 2024 hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus McMaster University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03277573 Jul 2017 → Feb 2022 Alzheimer disease Adam Boxer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02422485 Apr 2015 → Dec 2019 progressive supranuclear palsy Adam Boxer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01489319 Feb 2012 → Jun 2015 polycystic ovary syndrome Indiana University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02130804 Jul 2011 → Oct 2013 University of Southern California Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00837590 Mar 2009 → Jun 2010 obesity disorder, prediabetes syndrome Indiana University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00553995 May 2008 → Dec 2013 Boston University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/22 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT05169060 Jun 2023 → Feb 2027 expected diabetic neuropathy University of Iowa Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00258128 Jan 2000 → May 2008 Joslin Diabetes Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 27 trials
Phase 2 NCT04146038 Oct 2020 → Oct 2021 acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03229408 Dec 2018 → Feb 2024 polycystic ovary syndrome University of Illinois at Chicago Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03447925 Jun 2017 → Mar 2019 palmoplantar keratosis Universidade do Vale do Sapucai Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01977417 Nov 2012 → Apr 2021 obesity disorder, prediabetes syndrome Gary L. Pierce Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01775865 Sep 2012 → Feb 2016 arterial disorder, diastolic heart failure Gary L. Pierce Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01506726 Mar 2012 → Oct 2014 anemia Harvey Jay Cohen Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01480297 Nov 2011 → Apr 2012 peripheral neuropathy, type 1 diabetes mellitus University of Michigan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT02936843 Oct 2016 → May 2023 peripheral neuropathy, type 1 diabetes mellitus University of Michigan Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00624923 Sep 2008 → Jan 2015 coronary artery disorder, obesity disorder Joslin Diabetes Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 44 trials
Phase 4 NCT03222206 Nov 2017 → Feb 2019 NAFLD1, osteoarthritis Korea University Guro Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01712295 Nov 2011 → Dec 2013 plantar wart Grossman, Michael, D.P.M. Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01578486 Jun 2011 → Jul 2015 schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia University of Massachusetts, Worcester Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00339833 Mar 2003 → Jul 2008 type 2 diabetes mellitus National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable4 trials
NCT01514682 Jun 2012 → Apr 2017 schizophrenia University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01182727 Aug 2010 → Nov 2011 schizophrenia University of Maryland, Baltimore Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01201759 Jul 2009 → May 2012 spinal cord injury University of Miami Completed No outcome recorded
NCT02406586 Jul 2009 → Mar 2011 diabetes mellitus, hypertensive disorder Emory University Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 8 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 11 trial
Phase 1 NCT01670773 Comparator Aug → Oct 2012 Catabasis Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 22 trials
Phase 2 NCT01046682 Comparator Jan → Jul 2009 HIV infectious disease University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00258115 Comparator Dec 2003 → Oct 2007 obesity disorder Joslin Diabetes Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/34 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT00799643 Comparator Nov 2008 → Sep 2012 type 2 diabetes mellitus Joslin Diabetes Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00330733 Comparator Jan 2007 → Aug 2010 atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, noninsulin-dependent, 2 VA Office of Research and Development Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00392678 Comparator Oct 2006 → Jul 2008 type 2 diabetes mellitus Joslin Diabetes Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00760019 Comparator Aug 2005 → Oct 2009 atherosclerosis Brigham and Women's Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable1 trial
NCT02007577 Comparator Jul 2010 → Nov 2013 prediabetes syndrome Stanford University Completed No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 15 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 40 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Salsalate “1. Salsalate, 4 gm/day. Salsalate is a potent inhibitor of nuclear transcription factor NF-κB activation.” NCT01514682
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NCT02130804

NCT00837590

NCT03816488

NCT00258115

NCT00258128

NCT03229408

NCT02422485

NCT03222206

NCT01670773

NCT00760019

NCT00553995

NCT04146038

NCT03277573

NCT01977417

NCT01046682

NCT03482440

NCT01480297

NCT01775865

NCT05169060

NCT00339833

NCT02406586

NCT01201759

NCT00392678

NCT00330733

NCT00799643

NCT01182727

NCT01578486

NCT00624923

NCT01489319

NCT02007577

NCT06489249

NCT01506726

NCT05069740

NCT02936843

Known as 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, 2-carboxyphenyl ester “The chemical name of salsalate is 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid, 2-carboxyphenyl ester.” NCT02422485
Known as DISALCID “Salsalate 750 MG Oral Tablet [DISALCID]” NCT06489249
Known as Disalicyclic acid ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL154111
Known as disalicylate “high-dose salsalate (disalicylate) therapy” PMID 24390146 Jan 2014
Known as NSC-49171 ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL154111
Known as Salicylate ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT01712295
1

NCT03447925

Known as Salicylic acid, bimolecular ester ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL154111
Known as Salicylsalicylic acid ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL154111
Known as Salsalato ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL154111
Known as Sasapyrine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL154111
Action Inhibit inhibiting the IKKB/NF-kB pathway with salsalate is a feasible approach” NCT00330733
Modality Small molecule “salsalate, a salicylate that reduces basal and inflammation-induced lipolysis” PMID 39888728 Mar 2025
Route Oral “Placebo and Salsalate 3.0 g/d; 3.5 g/d; 4.0 g/d orally, divided” NCT00392678
Target IKBKB “inhibition of the inhibitor of the κB kinase (IKKβ)/NF-κB pathway” NCT02936843