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To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety of Aceclofenac Topical Gel For The Treatment of Sprain and Muscle Pain

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Other specified disorders of muscle,
Registration Number
CTRI/2014/05/004577
Lead Sponsor
Inventia Healthcare Private Limited
Brief Summary

This is a Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Open Label, Parallel Group,Comparative Clinical Study to evaluatethe efficacy and safety of Aceclofenac Topical Gel 5% w/w comparewith HIFENAC GEL® 1.5% w/w for thetreatment of Sprain and Muscle Pain. Eligible patients randomisedbased on 1:1 ratio will be applied test orreference product topically gently to cover the affected skin area twice dailyfor 7 days. If efficacy is not confirmed on day 7, treatment will be extendedfor non-responders for up to 14 days. Overall clinical responsebased on 50 % relief in sign and symptoms, pain intensity based on VAS andPhysician’s Global Assessment Scale will be evaluated at the end of study visitand at follow-up visit as compared to baseline. Safetywill be evaluated based on measurements of laboratory investigations ofSGOT, SGPT, Serum Creatinine and Urea at the end of thestudy visit and by reporting of any adverse events.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients of either sex between 18-65 years of age.
  • Patients with painful sprain and/or muscle pain.
  • Patients with at least moderate pain of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) greater or equal to 3.
  • Patient is able to provide written informed consent prior to study.
  • Willingness to comply with the study schedule and procedures.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with any condition which in opinion of the investigator makes the patient unsuitable for inclusion.
  • Patients with painful muscle spasms associated with musculoskeletal systems, which need parenteral therapy / surgery / hospital admission for management.
  • Patient with history of osteoarthritis / rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Patients with skin wounds, open injuries or other conditions of broken skin at the site of proposed application.
  • Use of any oral or topical analgesic or anti-inflammatory treatment within 1 week prior to study.
  • Any concurrent injury affecting the lower extremities that is painful at rest or on movement, or could affect the mobilization of the patient.
  • Patients with history of severe cardiac, hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal, pulmonary and skin diseases.
  • Known hypersensitivity to aspirin, aceclofenac or any other ingredient of product.
  • Patient is a female who is pregnant or willing to get pregnant, not ready to use contraceptive measures during the trial period or breast feeding.
  • Participation in any other clinical trial during last 30 days.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Overall clinical response based on 50% relief in patient pain.7-14 days
2. Pain intensity (Based on VAS).7-14 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Physician’s Global Assessment Scale.2. Need for rescue medication.

Trial Locations

Locations (5)

Aizawl Civil Hoapital

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Aizawl, MIZORAM, India

CHC Government Hospital

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Ghazipur, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Nirmal Hospital

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Jhansi, UTTAR PRADESH, India

Smt Shardaben Chimanlal Lalbhai General Hospital

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Ahmadabad, GUJARAT, India

Sri Siddhartha Medical College and Research Centre

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Tumkur, KARNATAKA, India

Aizawl Civil Hoapital
🇮🇳Aizawl, MIZORAM, India
Dr H Lalnghakliana
Principal investigator
09436143219
manghaka123@gmail.com

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