NCT01420666

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the analgesic effects of Maxigesic USA are greater than acetaminophen, ibuprofen or placebo in patients who have painful osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.

Trial Health

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 16, 2011

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 22, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

January 6, 2016

Status Verified

January 1, 2016

First QC Date

August 16, 2011

Last Update Submit

January 4, 2016

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • WOMAC pain intensity VAS

    The difference between the week 13 average WOMAC pain intensity VAS and the baseline WOMAC VAS

    13 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Time to peak analgesic effect

    13 weeks

  • Time-adjusted SPID

    13 weeks

  • Difference of WOMAC stiffness score

    13 weeks

  • Difference of WOMAC function score

    13 weeks

  • Time to rescue medication

    13 weeks

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (4)

Maxigesic 325

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Maxigesic 325 (acetaminophen 325 mg + ibuprofen 97.5mg), three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Drug: Maxigesic 325

Acetaminophen

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Acetaminophen 325 mg, three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Drug: Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

ibuprofen 97.5mg, three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Drug: Ibuprofen

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo tablets

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Acetaminophen 325 mg, three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Also known as: Paracetamol
Acetaminophen

Maxigesic 325 (Acetaminophen 325 mg+ ibuprofen 97.5mg), three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Also known as: Actaminophen/paracetamol + ibuprofen
Maxigesic 325

Ibuprofen 97.5mg, three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Ibuprofen

placebo, three tablets four times a day, orally, with food

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age45 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Provides written informed consent before initiation of any study-related procedures.
  • Have had symptoms of OA of the knee or hip for at least 6 months that has required analgesic medication.
  • Have confirmed radiological evidence of OA.
  • Be between 45 - 80 years of age inclusive, on the day of consent.
  • In the opinion of a physician, require long term medication for treatment of painful OA.
  • Have painful OA of the knee or hip with a pain score of at least 40 mm and no more than 80 mm on the WOMAC VAS pain scale at rest following a 3 - 7 day washout of existing analgesics.

You may not qualify if:

  • Weigh less than 50 kg
  • Rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory arthritis.
  • Gout or recurrent episodes of pseudogout.
  • Paget's disease.
  • Articular fracture.
  • Ochronosis.
  • Acromegaly.
  • Haemochromatosis.
  • Wilson's Disease.
  • Primary Osteochondromatosis.
  • Heritable disorders (e.g. hypermobility).
  • Have received or taken oral or parenteral corticosteroids within 2 months or intra-articular hyaluronic acid within 9 months.
  • Has taken any single dose of an NSAID or acetaminophen within 12 hours prior to first dose of study drug
  • Known to be pregnant or possibly pregnant
  • Women of childbearing potential who, in the opinion of the investigator, are not using reliable contraception.
  • +12 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Interventions

AcetaminophenIbuprofen

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAminesPhenylpropionatesAcids, CarbocyclicCarboxylic Acids

Study Officials

  • John Moodie, Doctor

    Clinical Trial New Zealand Ltd, 32 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton, New Zealand

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
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Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 16, 2011

First Posted

August 22, 2011

Last Updated

January 6, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-01