Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Clinical Endpoints of Two Diclofenac Sodium Gel 1%
Lead Sponsor:
Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Collaborating Sponsors:
Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services
Conditions:
Osteo Arthritis of the Knee
Eligibility:
All Genders
35+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical equivalence and safety of the Test formulation of diclofenac sodium topical gel 1% (Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) compared to the marketed formu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 1\. Ambulatory Male and Non Pregnant Females 35 years and older diagnosed with osteoarthritis (according to the American College of Rheumatology Criteria) in one or both knees.
- ACR Criteria includes, Knee Pain and at least 3 of the following:
- age ≥ 50
- stiffness lasting \< 30 mins
- bony tenderness
- crepitus
- bony enlargement
- no palpable warmth
- 2\. Symptom onset of \> 6 Months prior to Screening for the target knee.
- 3\. If female and of child-bearing potential, prepare to abstain from sexual intercourse or use a reliable method of contraception during the study (e.g., condom + spermicide, IUD, oral, transdermal, injected or implanted hormonal contraceptives).
- 4\. Periarticular knee pain due to osteoarthritis (not bursitis, tendonitis etc) requiring the use of oral or topical treatments (NSAIDS or acetaminophen) for \> 15 days in the 30 days prior to Screening.
- 5\. Radiograph of the target knee within the previous year with a Grade 1, 2 or 3 disease based upon the Kellgren-Lawrence disease severity scale.
- 6\. After a 7 day wash out of all pain medication has baseline pain on movement score of ≥ 50mm on a 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale for the target knee.
- 7\. After a 7 day wash out of all pain medication has baseline WOMAC pain sub scale of ≥ 9 on a 5 question, 5 point (0 to 4) Likert scale for the target knee.
- 8\. Willing and able to use only acetaminophen as rescue medication
- 9\. Willing and able to comply with the study requirements.
Exclusion
- Females who are pregnant, breast feeding, or planning a pregnancy
- Radiograph of the target knee within the previous year with a Grade 4 score on the Kellgren-Lawrence disease severity scale. 24
- History of osteoarthritis in the contralateral knee requiring medication (OTC or prescription) within 12 months of screening.
- After a 7 day wash out of all pain medication has baseline pain on movement score of ≥ 20mm on a 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale for the contralateral knee immediately prior to randomization.
- Known history of secondary osteoarthritis (e.g. congenital, traumatic, gouty arthritis) or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Known history of other chronic inflammatory diseases, (e.g.,colitis) or fibromyalgia.
- History of asthma, hypertension, myocardial infarction, thrombotic events, stroke, congestive heart failure, impaired renal function or liver disease.
- History of coronary artery bypass graft within 6 months of screening.
- Concomitant acetylsalicylic acid therapy other than a stable low dose used for cardiac prophylaxis (max 162mg daily) taken for at least 3 months prior to enrollment and maintained throughout the duration of the study.
- Use of warfarin or other anticoagulant therapy within 30 days of screening.
- Use of ACE inhibitors, cyclosporine, diuretics, lithium or methotrexate, within 30 days of screening or during the study.
- Known history of gastrointestinal bleeding or peptic ulcer disease.
- Abnormal screening clinical laboratory evaluations which the Investigator determines are clinically significant.
- Known allergy to aspirin or NSAIDs.
- Results from liver function tests that are more than two times the upper limit of the normal range at screening.
- Any other acute or chronic illness that in the opinion of the investigator could compromise the integrity of study data or place the Patient at risk by participating in the study.
- Concomitant use of corticosteroids (any formulation) or use within 30 days of study randomization.
- Receipt of any drug as part of a research study within 30 days prior to screening.
- Previous participation in this study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
749 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01456611
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
April 1 2012
Last Update
July 12 2012
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