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Clinical Trials/NCT00092378
NCT00092378
Completed
Phase 3

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Comparator-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study of Rofecoxib and Diclofenac Sodium in the Treatment of Post-Bunionectomy Surgery Pain

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC0 sites251 target enrollmentSeptember 1, 2003

Overview

Phase
Phase 3
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Enrollment
251
Primary Endpoint
Overall analgesic effect over 8 hours
Status
Completed
Last Updated
8 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of two approved drugs in the treatment of pain following bunionectomy surgery.

Detailed Description

The duration of treatment is 5 days for rofecoxib and 1 day for diclofenac sodium.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
September 1, 2003
End Date
December 1, 2003
Last Updated
8 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Bunion removal

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any known allergies to the study design

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Overall analgesic effect over 8 hours

Secondary Outcomes

  • Peak analgesic effect on Day 1.
  • Overall safety and tolerability.
  • The analgesic effect on Days 2-3.
  • Time to onset of analgesic effect.
  • The use of supplemental analgesia on Days 2-3.

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