Exploratory Study of PENNSAID Gel to Treat Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Summary

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It can cause pain, swelling, and reduced motion in the joints. That can reduce quality of life. OA can occur in any joint, but usually affects the hands, knees, hips or spine. The purpose of this study is to find out if doctors might be able to use 2% PENNSAID gel to treat OA in the knee.

Timeline

Start

2010-08-02

Primary completion

2011-02-16

Completion

2011-02-16

Publications

• Wadsworth LT, Kent JD, Holt RJ. Efficacy and safety of diclofenac sodium 2% topical solution for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, 4 week study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2016;32(2):241-50. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2015.1113400. Epub 2015 Nov 17.

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