A Study of Rofecoxib in the Treatment of Post-Operative Pain After Total Knee Joint Replacement.

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A study to compare pre-operative administration of rofecoxib versus post-operative administration of diclofenac or rofecoxib, respectively, in the treatment of post-operative pain after total knee joint replacement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee...

Brief Summary

Official Title: “A Study to Compare Pre-Operative Administration of Rofecoxib Vs Post-Operative Administration of Diclofenac or Rofecoxib in the Treatment of Post-Operative Pain After Total Knee Joint Replacement in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee.”

A study to compare pre-operative administration of rofecoxib versus post-operative administration of diclofenac or rofecoxib, respectively, in the treatment of post-operative pain after total knee joint replacement in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Intervention(s) in this Clinical Trial

  • Drug: MK0966; rofecoxib
  • Drug: Comparator: diclofenac 2x 75 mg

Outcome Measures for this Clinical Trial

Primary Measures

  • Quantity of patient controlled
  • Post-operative morphine administration

Criteria for Participation in this Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males or females at least 18 years of age who have osteoarthritis of the knee and have undergone total knee joint replacement.

Gender Eligibility for this Clinical Trial: Both

Minimum Age for this Clinical Trial: 18 Years

Maximum Age for this Clinical Trial: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted for this Clinical Trial?: No

Clinical Trial Investigator Information

Lead Investigator: Merck Industry

Overall Clinical Trial Officials and Contacts

Medical Monitor Study Director Merck  

Additional Information

Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on February 12, 2012

Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00140920

Study ID Number: 2005_054

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00140920

Health Authority: Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices

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