Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Diclofenac Spray in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Trial II

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDS-943 (topical diclofenac spray) compared to oral celecoxib and placebo in subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee. The main hypotheses are that TDS-943 will be better than placebo and no worse than celecoxib...

Date First Received: October 17, 2007

Last Updated: July 8, 2008

Verified by: Wyeth, July 2008

Clinical Trial Phase: Phase 3 | Start Date: October 2007

Overall Status: Recruiting

Estimated Enrollment: 650

Brief Summary

Official Title: “The Efficacy and Safety of TDS-943 in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Pivotal Study II”

Condition Keyword(s):

The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of TDS-943 (topical diclofenac spray) compared to oral celecoxib and placebo in subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee. The main hypotheses are that TDS-943 will be better than placebo and no worse than celecoxib.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study

Detailed Clinical Trial Description

This is a multicenter, outpatient, multiple-dose, placebo- and active controlled, double-blind, double-dummy parallel group, randomized (stratified by unilateral vs.

bilateral knee OA) trial. The trial will enroll subjects who have been diagnosed with OA of the knee (confirmed by weight-bearing x-ray) and whose condition is in flare at baseline.

Subjects who qualify to enter the study will be randomized to topical TDS-943 40 mg bid, oral celecoxib 200 mg qd, or placebo in a 3:2:2 ratio.

Outcome Measures for this Clinical Trial

Primary:

  • Change from baseline in the WOMAC Composite Pain Score 30 days No

Secondary:

  • Change from baseline in the WOMAC Composite Stiffness and Composite Function Scores, Change from Baseline in the Subject's Global Assessment of Arthritic Condition, Change from baseline in the Subject's Assessment of OA Pain, %OMERACT-OARSI responders 30 days No

Criteria for Participation in this Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males or females in generally good health at least 40 years of age
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) of at least one knee, verified by a weight-bearing radiograph
  • Subject has taken an oral NSAID or analgesic at least 3 days during the past 30 days to treat knee OA pain

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Females who are pregnant or lactating or who may become pregnant
  • Hypersensitivity (exacerbations of asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria) to sulfonamides, acetaminophen, diclofenac, celecoxib, aspirin, or any other NSAID
  • History of myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke, coronary-artery bypass graft surgery, or any other significant cardiovascular disease, or is on any form of anticoagulation therapy other than low-dose aspirin (no more than 325 mg/day)

Clinical Trials Locations, Contact Details, and Sponsors

Lead Sponsor: Wyeth

Birmingham Alabama 35244 United States

Birmingham Alabama 35209 United States

Phoenix Arizona 85032 United States

Chandler Arizona 85225 United States

Little Rock Arkansas 72205 United States

Irvine California 92618 United States

Foothill Ranch California 92610 United States

Westlake Village California 91361 United States

Anaheim California 92804 United States

Anaheim California 92801 United States

Denver Colorado 80209 United States

Stanford Connecticut 06905 United States

Danbury Connecticut 06810 United States

Milford Connecticut 06460 United States

Ococee Florida 34761 United States

Sarasota Florida 34239 United States

St. Petersburg Florida 33702 United States

Delray Beach Florida 33484 United States

Boynton Beach Florida 33472 United States

New Smyrna Beach Florida 32168 United States

Marietta Georgia 30066 United States

Savannah Georgia 31406 United States

Blue Ridge Georgia 30513 United States

Boise Idaho 83702 United States

Chicago Illinois 60611 United States

Overland Park Kansas 66202 United States

Towson Maryland 21286 United States

Brockton Massachusetts 02301 United States

Kalamazoo Michigan 49009 United States

Kansas City Missouri 64114 United States

Omaha Nebraska 68144 United States

Medford New Jersey 08055 United States

Berlin New Jersey 08009 United States

Brooklyn New York 11214 United States

Asheville North Carolina 28801 United States

Cleveland Ohio 44121 United States

Cincinnati Ohio 45246 United States

Marion Ohio 43302 United States

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73103 United States

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73112 United States

Duncansville Pennsylvania 16635 United States

Bensalem Pennsylvania 19020 United States

Charleston South Carolina 29406 United States

San Antonio Texas 78209 United States

San Antonio Texas 78229 United States

Nederland Texas 77627 United States

Austin Texas 78704 United States

Virginia Beach Virginia 23455 United States

Milwaukee Wisconsin 53209 United States

Overall Clinical Trial Officials and Contacts

Medical Monitor Study Director Wyeth  

Overall Contact: Trial Manager  clintrialparticipation@wyeth.com

Additional Information

Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 18, 2008

Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00546832

Study ID Number: TD-07-14

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00546832

Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

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