Diclofenac Patch for the Treatment of Acute Pain Due to Mild to Moderate Wrist Sprain, Strain or Contusion

Completed · Phase 3 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Acute Pain

In brief

The purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of once daily application of a diclofenac sodium topical patch in reducing acute pain due to mild to moderate wrist sprain, strain or contusion when applied to the painful area.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00869063

Run by

Cerimon Pharmaceuticals

People needed

214

Starts

2009-02-01

Expected to finish

2009-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2010-01-28

Who can join

Age: 17 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female subjects 17 - 75 years of age
• Sustained recent, painful unilateral mild to moderate wrist sprain, strain or contusion
• Meet baseline pain criterion

You may not qualify if…

• Open wound or infection at the site of injury
• Severe wrist injury or wrist fracture
• Presence or history of hand, wrist or forearm nerve impingement or palsies
• Use of NSAIDs or opioids within 12 - 24 hours of wrist injury
• Presence or history of peptic ulcers or GI bleeding
• History of intolerance to NSAIDs, acetaminophen, adhesives
• Positive pregnancy test
• Positive drug screen

Where it is running

• PPD — Austin, Texas, United States

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