Drugs in development · updated 30 October 2026
Methadone: clinical trials and development status
Other names and codes: Westadone, Dolophine Hydrochloride
As of 30 October 2026 Methadone is in 16 active clinical trials (recruiting or ongoing, phases I–III) for 8 diseases. The most advanced phase is III.
Summary updated every week · data as of 30 October 2026. In Phuturdex you can follow Methadone and get an email at every change or safety alert.
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For each disease: the drug’s most advanced phase and active trials, with the reference trial on ClinicalTrials.gov.
| Disease | Most advanced phase | Active trials | Reference trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid-related disorders | III | 3 | NCT05766631 |
| Postoperative pain | III | 3 | NCT07565870 |
| Chronic pain | II–III | 1 | NCT05459402 |
| Testicular Neoplasms | III | 1 | NCT06593665 |
| Leiomyoma | II | 1 | NCT06536517 |
| Brain Injuries | Early I | 1 | NCT06810336 |
| Brain Neoplasms | Early I | 1 | NCT06810336 |
| Pain | Early I | 1 | NCT06810336 |
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Open in Phuturdex →Source: Phuturdex analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov (U.S. National Library of Medicine), FDA and EMA data, updated 30 October 2026. Active trials = recruiting or ongoing, phases I–III. Diseases are those named by each trial (NLM MeSH terms). The estimated launch, when shown, is a Phuturdex calculation described on the Method page, not official data.