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Clinical Trials/CTRI/2010/091/000053
CTRI/2010/091/000053CompletedPhase 3

A randomized, open label, comparative, multicentric study to assess the efficacy and safety of Fixed dose combination capsules of Celecoxib and Diacerein in comparison with Fixed dose combination tablets of Aceclofenac and Diacerein in patients suffering from osteoarthritis of knee and/or hip joints

Cadila Healthcare Ltd6 sites in 1 country200 target enrollmentStarted: January 25, 2010Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 3
Status
Completed
Enrollment
200
Locations
6
Primary Endpoint
The degree of improvement in the Pain aspect of SAS questionnaire on a Visual Analogue Scale of 0 to 10 at the end of therapy (i.e. Week 4) and at each follow-up visit as compared to baseline (i.e. Week 0).

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This study is an open label, comparative, multicentric study comparing the safety and efficacy of fixed dose combination capsules of Celecoxib & Diacerein and fixed dose combination tablets of Aceclofenac & Diacerein given twice a day for 4 weeks in 200 patients with osteoarthritis of knee and/or hip joints that will be conducted in three centers in India. The degree of improvement in the Pain aspect of SAS questionnaire on a Visual Analogue Scale of 0 to 10 at the end of therapy (i.e. Week 4) and at each follow-up visit as compared to baseline (i.e. Week 0)..

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Computer generated randomization
Masking
Open Label

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1.Patients of either sex of 18 to 60 years of age.
  • 2.Patients with an established diagnosis of osteoarthritis of knee and/or hip joints with at least moderate pain [at least 5 on the Visual Analogue Scale of 0 to 10 in Short Arthritis Assessment Scale (0 being no pain and 10 being severe pain)] at the affected site at the time of enrollment into the study.
  • 3.Informed consent of the patient/relative/legal representative.

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1.Pregnancy & lactation.2.Patients with hypersensitivity to Celecoxib, Aceclofenac, any other NSAIDs, Diacerein, anthraquinone derivatives or sulfonamides.3.Patients with hepatic and / or renal insufficiency.4.Patients with active peptic ulceration within the last 6 months.5.Patients suffering from coronary heart disease or any other significant cardiovascular disorder.6.Patients suffering from any hemorrhagic diasthesis.
  • 7.Patients with bronchial asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, or other allergic reactions induced by aspirin or other NSAIDs.8.Patients with any other serious concurrent illness or malignancy.9.Patients with continuing history of alcohol and / or drug abuse.10.Participation in another clinical trial in the past 3 months.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The degree of improvement in the Pain aspect of SAS questionnaire on a Visual Analogue Scale of 0 to 10 at the end of therapy (i.e. Week 4) and at each follow-up visit as compared to baseline (i.e. Week 0).

Time Frame: 1,2,3 & 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

  • (1)The degree of improvement in the Physical function of SAS questionnaire on a Visual Analogue Scale((2)The degree of improvement in the Overall well-being aspect of SAS questionnaire on a Visual Analogue Scale of 0 to 10 at the end of therapy (i.e. Week 4) and at each follow-up visit as compared to baseline (i.e. Week 0).)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Pharmaceutical industry-Indian

Study Sites (6)

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