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Meloxicam SoluMatrix® Capsules vs Meloxicam Tablets to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain

Phase 2
Withdrawn
Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02405793
Lead Sponsor
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a low dose and a high dose of Meloxicam SoluMatrix® Capsules versus Meloxicam Tablets for the treatment of pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Primary diagnosis of Functional Class I-III osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip or knee
  • Chronic user of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or acetaminophen for OA pain
  • Discontinued all analgesic therapy at Screening
  • For women of childbearing potential: a woman who is not pregnant and not nursing, and who is practicing an acceptable method of birth control
  • Ability to ambulate
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of allergic reaction or clinically significant intolerance to acetaminophen, aspirin, or any NSAIDs, including meloxicam
  • Requires regular (more than 2 doses per week) use of opioid or opioid combination products to control OA pain of the knee or hip
  • Clinically significant unstable cardiac, respiratory, neurological, immunological, hematological, or renal disease
  • Significant difficulties swallowing capsules/tablets or unable to tolerate oral medication
  • Previous participation in another clinical study of Meloxicam Capsules or received any investigational drug or device or investigational therapy within 30 days before Screening

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Meloxicam tabletsMeloxicam TabletsMeloxicam Tablets QD
Meloxicam high dose test capsuleMeloxicam Test CapsulesMeloxicam SoluMatrix Capsules - high dose QD
Meloxicam low dose test capsuleMeloxicam Test CapsulesMeloxicam SoluMatrix Capsules - low dose QD
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline to Week 6 After Trial Entry in Osteoarthritis Pain Measured Using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Subscale Score.Baseline to Week 6
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline to Week 6 After Trial Entry in Osteoarthritis Symptoms Measured Using the Total Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Score.Baseline to Week 6
Amount of Rescue Medication Taken by Each SubjectBaseline to Week 6/Early Termination
Cumulative Discontinuations Due to Lack of Efficacy at Week 6Baseline to Week 6
Responders with at Least a 10-mm Improvement in Mean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Subscale Score at Week 6.Baseline to Week 6
Change From Pre-dose to 2 Hours Post-dose in Morning Stiffness Severity as Measured by the Numerical Rating Scale on Day 3.2 hours after dosing on Day 3
Change From Baseline to Week 6 After Trial Entry in Osteoarthritis Function Measured Using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Function Subscale Score.Baseline to Week 6
Change From Pre-dose to 2 Hours Post-dose in Pain Intensity as Measured by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale on Day 3.2 hours after dosing on Day 3
Change From Pre-dose to 2 Hours Post-dose in Pain Intensity as Measured by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale on Day 14.2 hours after dosing on Day 14
Patient Global Impression of ChangeBaseline to Week 6/Early Termination
Clinical Global Impression of ChangeBaseline to Week 6/Early Termination
Safety of Meloxicam SoluMatrix Capsules low dose, Meloxicam SoluMatrix Capsules high dose, and Meloxicam Tablets as Assessed by the Incidence of Adverse Events From Baseline to Week 6 or Early TerminationBaseline to Week 6/Early Termination
Change From Baseline to Week 6 After Trial Entry in Osteoarthritis Stiffness Measured Using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Stiffness Subscale Score.Baseline to Week 6
Change From Pre-dose to 2 Hours Post-dose in Morning Stiffness Severity as Measured by the Numerical Rating Scale on Day 14.2 hours after dosing on Day 14
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