Assess the Blood-Oxygen-Level-Dependent (BOLD) Signal Changes in the Brain by Paracetamol as Measured by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) in Subjects With Osteoarthritis (OA)

Summary

Blood-Oxygen-Level-Dependent (BOLD) responses to painful mechanical stimulation of the OA knee following treatment with four consecutive doses (at 8 hour intervals) on giving sustained released paracetamol treatment or placebo will be compared. The fMRI and pain assessments will occur approximately 2-5 hours after taking the final dose.

Timeline

Start

2010-09-01

Primary completion

2011-08-01

Completion

2011-08-01

Drugs

Indications