Phase II Dose-Ranging Study of OrthoDerm Patch for Patients With Tennis Elbow

March 13, 2007 updated by: Cure Therapeutics

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Dose-Ranging Study of the OrthoDerm Transdermal Nitroglycerin Patch for Patients With Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the use of low-dose nitroglycerin transdermal patches to treat pain and function in chronic tennis elbow.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Chronic tendonitis remains difficult to treat. Nitric oxide has been demonstrated to stimulate tenocytes to proliferate, differentiate and produce matrix components including collagen. Studies have demonstrated that nitroglycerin transdermal patches, which release nitric oxide, reduce pain and increase function in patients with chronic tendonitis. The purpose of the present study is to examine the efficacy of three dose levels of nitroglycerin, compared to placebo, in reducing pain and increasing function in patients with chronic (greater than three months' duration) lateral epicondylitis.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

164

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

      • Warsaw, Poland
        • to Be Determined

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • males >18 yr and < 70 yr
  • BMI < 38
  • chronic lateral epicondylitis (symptomatic > 3 mo)
  • pain on provocation >/- 4 on 11 point scale

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients on other pain medications
  • bilateral elbow pain
  • any humerus elbow or forearm fracture or surgery
  • signs of injury other than lateral epicondylitis
  • any concomitant disease or pain of the upper extremity
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • patients taking MAO inhibitors, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, adrenergic agents
  • pregnant or nursing women

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
pain-free grip strength

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
function
pain at rest
pain on provocation

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Study Chair: Ronald M Burch, MD, PhD, Cure Therapeutics, Inc

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2007

Study Completion

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 13, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 13, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 15, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 15, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 13, 2007

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

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