Etoricoxib vs. Diclofenac in OA (0663-805)(COMPLETED)

February 7, 2022 updated by: Organon and Co

A Randomized, Double-Blind Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Etoricoxib 60 mg and Diclofenac Sodium 150 mg in Patient With Osteoarthritis of the Knee or Hip

To compare the safety and tolerability of etoricoxib and diclofenac sodium in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee or hip during a six week period.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

516

Phase

  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient is at least 40 years old and diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
  • Has a history of treatment with NSAIDs with positive therapeutic benefit
  • Agree to limit alcohol intake to less than 7 drinks per week and avoid unusual strenuous activity
  • Females who are able to have children must have negative urine pregnancy tests

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Paget's disease affecting the study joint, or Wilson's disease
  • History of acute ligament or meniscus damage to the study joint (knee or hip) within the past 2 years or arthroscopic surgery on the affected study joint with the past 6 months
  • Requires joint replacement

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

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
This study will assess the effectiveness of the study drug vs. a comparator to treat successfully OA-related joint pain (judged by WOMAC pain subscale).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The study drug will be safe and well tolerated during the course of the study.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 22, 2002

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 20, 2002

Study Completion (Actual)

December 20, 2002

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 5, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

October 10, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 18, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 7, 2022

Last Verified

February 1, 2022

More Information

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